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Lakeside Resort and Conference Center

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Indoor wedding
Water park
Lake view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is $171
$158 nightly
$171 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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100 Clearview Dr., Houghton Lake, MI, 48629
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Houghton Lake Public Water Access Site
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside (Next to Elevator)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Countryside)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub (Countryside)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Jetted Tub, Lake View (1st Floor)

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside (1st Floor)

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Multiple Beds (Countryside)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lakeside | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside (2nd Floor) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside (2nd Floor)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Countryside)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside (1st Floor)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside (1st Floor)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside (1st Floor)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside (1st Floor)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Houghton Lake

Located in Houghton Lake, Lakeside Resort and Conference Center is on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Brian's Lakeside Marina and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Quest Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • beach near Houghton Lake Public Water Access Site - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach near Brian's Lakeside Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Brian's Lakeside Marina - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Eatery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Resort and Conference Center

Lakeside Resort and Conference Center offers 70 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Houghton Lake hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a complimentary water park with a lazy river and waterslides are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including a complimentary water park and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Lakeside Bar and Grille, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the beach bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Houghton Lake? This hotel has facilities measuring 10000 square feet (929 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Lakeside Bar and Grille - Onsite family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lakeside Bar and Grille

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 25 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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:

  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lakeside Resort Houghton Lake
Lakeside Houghton Lake
Comfort Suites Lakeside Hotel Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake Comfort Suites
Lakeside And Conference Center
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center Hotel
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center Houghton Lake
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center Hotel Houghton Lake

Lakeside Resort and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 670 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Taryn

Great staff, restaurant has excellent food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean wonderful organized fast-checking clean rooms pool was fun and amazing a little cold but still fun
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Levi

Decent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

The lake was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay with a great experiences on Houghton Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

autumn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This entire hotel was garbage staff was ridiculous the room was filthy I will not recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Michael

I showed up and they said they didn't have a room for me.Because expedia didn't confirm my stay there. Needless to say after driving all the way there and not have any place to stay for my son's birthday, It was very upsetting. And all I get for the inconvenience is a ruined trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waited at desk 15 minutes no attendant...no pool towels.. no breakfast food...place is not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property clean great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were excellent. The in house restaurant's food was exceptional. We enjoy the water park. Had a wonderful stay. We stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it here. Only place we will stay in Houghton Lake
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Julia

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heat went out in our room. The heater was making a loud noise and blew freezing air into the room. It was so cold. We've been going there every year for many years, we've never had an experience like this until now.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Kevin

I was charged 192.77 when I checked in on 2/17/2026. THEN...I was charged an ADDITIONAL 142.77 the next day. I paid CASH when i checked in on the 14th. This is a colossal mess theyve created for my wife and I and it needs to be rectified immediately!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The water park was a fun option for kids and mine really enjoyed it. The front desk staff were very kind and welcoming. There is a restaurant attached and the food was good and it was convenient to have right on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and smelled clean, good job housekeeping. The hotel and restaurant were understaffed but the ones working were really stepping up. Overall it was a great stay and I would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel! Kids enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the place. I’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Amenities
Always love tjis place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views Very nice hotel Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023