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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property

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Reception
King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
2 Queen Non-Lakefront | View from room
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Lakefront, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(120 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Non-Lakefront

Queen Non-Lakefront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Queen Non-Lakefront

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony | Living area

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel in Mackinaw City, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Huron and a 3-minute drive from Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. .This beach motel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Headlands International Dark Sky Park and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Wilderness State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

On private beach with indoor pool, near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Clearwater Lakeshore
Clearwater Lakeshore Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore Hotel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Motel
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Mackinaw City
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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1015 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was awesome. The dinning area was clean and well stocked. The staff came around and built fires on the beach at night. The staff was friendly and very polite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaeovonte

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was very close to downtown Mackinaw and had a beautiful view of the bridge from the room. The room was not the cleanest, however it was a good stay for one night. They do offer a lot of amenities such as a campfire, kayaking, pool/hot tub and breakfast for guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Stevens Point

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Quiet, nice bonfires, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This should be a high four review and only isn’t because of my specific room. The property is lovely, location is great and the owner/manager is super friendly and anxious that guests are happy. I wish I could say my stay was perfect but cannot. Sadly my room was quite noisy. My biggest complaint was a thumping that was always in the background. I asked the owner/manager about it and she could not account for the noise. Being a light sleeper, I just couldn’t get past the noise even with ear plugs. I think if I had a different room my review would have been five stars because the owner/manager really does make every effort to make a stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice View of the Bridge, water and Lights.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carla

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here twice and it gets better everytime! It’s a quiet and nicely kept hotel close to downtown with a gorgeous view of the bridge. All the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want the best view of the bridge and the Mackinaw Island this is it. Staff very friendly an a pleasure to stay. Been ther at least 4 times and will continue to visit it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis, Bloomington

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly, Fort Gratiot

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location on the lake. Slightly dated property for great value for the cost and very close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome. Fantastic views! Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arisleidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the veiw of the bridge and being on the beach. Balcony was nice to set on. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024