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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property

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Indoor spa tub
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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Non-Lakefront | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Lakefront, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(126 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Queen Non-Lakefront | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Edgewater Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1032 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to watch Nebraska football on the tv system they have. Very happy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot tub not hot, Breakfast gravy and sausage not hot. Hotel was over rated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nafisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, loved the bonfire on the beach at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne, Port Sanilac

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and bon fire was a plus. A love
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our front desk gal was extremely helpful and extremely nice! Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was quite small but very adequate and well equipped and very clean. Pool and hot tube area were well maintained and clean. Staff was friendly, and helpful. the beach fires were nice and had a good view of the bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got the feeling here that somebody cares about this place. The bonfires on the beach each night were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had night bonfires n smores. Breakfast area was very small area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the evening bonfire. Nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good except there was a foul smell in Building 6.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view, clean, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Great location.

Great location. Nice beach on water with fire pits. Room was small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Weekend in Mackinaw City

Nice, quite, family owned and run, place right on the water! The fires on the beach every night at 7:30 are a nice touch! The free shuttle to the Island Ferry picks you at the front office, so don't pay for parking at the Ferry lot like I did :(. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clearwater Lakeshore is truly a hidden gem! The rooms are exceptionally clean and comfortable, and the view is absolutely stunning — especially at sunrise. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always willing to go the extra mile to make your stay perfect. It’s peaceful and relaxing, yet just a short drive from downtown and the ferries. We’ve stayed multiple times, and it’s easily our favorite hotel. Highly recommend! 🌅🏖️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hallway up stairs smelled very bad. Room smelled musty. Breakfast room VERY small. Rooms very small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fabulous ! Staff, room and breakfast was fantastic..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at this hotel multiple times before. Great staff and small but adequate breakfast. The fire pits and smores on the beach at night over looking the Bridge are a great touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was a step above a continental and check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025