Lakeside Motor Lodge

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Towels
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $143
$135 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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8654 Lake Street, Port Austin, MI, 48467
  • Place, Veteran's Memorial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Austin State Harbor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bird Creek Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Port Austin

A stay at Lakeside Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Port Austin, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Huron and Bird Creek Golf Club. .This motel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Port Crescent State Park and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum.

What's nearby

  • Veteran's Memorial Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Veteran's Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port Austin State Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • beach near Bird Creek Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bird Creek Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bird Creek Farms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shelly's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Port Austin Car Wash - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Landing Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Motor Lodge

Lakeside Motor Lodge offers 35 accommodations. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.0 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.0 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

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Lakeside Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 184 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and well maintained cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very good place to stay for a short weekend. Location is ideal and nice to have a cottage with all the extras. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful stay enjoyed the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a couple of times, easy walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been going here for sixty years, many many family memories this is definitely my happy place , we will be back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Lakeside Motor Lodge. Our room was very basic, but comfortable. Definitely a no-frills motel, but it was very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

terri

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the pool was awesome and room was clean and air conditional was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking available on the street. Cottage was a good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed multiple times. The staff very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and fun and friendly hotel. Could really use updating, but it’s clean so it’s okay for a couple of nights. Very walkable to shops, restaurants, bars and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family get away

Great stay close to the beach and town for walking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pool and hot tub. Loved having 2 doors to exit to pool or parking lot from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasantly surprised

Easy check-in. The room was very clean and comfortable. The pool and hot tub are gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always have a great stay. Love this little spot. Convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Amenities
Just a one night stay, it's clean and everything ok place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was convenient. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Nice location. Pool looked nice, but closed for the season. Office not very well staffed through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice motel

Nice place, the stay was pleasant, the check in flawless, location really good, walking distance to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice and clean, cottage was very cute and spacious. A little dated but that is ok. Ac ran, clean bathrooms, clean rooms. Will definitely stay again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Quick check in. Shower wasn’t very hot. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway for all things Thumb. Jennifer at the front desk was incredibly nice and accommodating... recommended local eateries and ice cream places. Made for a perfect getaway...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harvey Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A block from the water in beautiful Port Austin. Lodge is a bit older but staff are nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025