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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property

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Indoor spa tub
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

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

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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 Manor Haunted Mansion - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 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

Clearwater Lakeshore
Clearwater Lakeshore Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel
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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

9.0

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

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Nice room overlooking the lake and the bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was such a nice, clean and relaxing hotel to stay at. The room was clean, smelled good, and had a beautiful view of the bridge. We enjoyed spending time on the small beach to end our day with a bonfire. They offer free smores packs to enjoy by the fire as well. We had such a great stay and will be staying here for future visits and we will definitely be telling our friends and family to stay here too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding! They were very nice & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

PARMINDER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was convenient to the downtown area and the pier for the ferry to the island. And each evening had fires in the fire pits and provided s’mores The only thing I would like to suggest for this property is maybe provide a place to park bikes during stays. Bike racks would be great for guests that are most likely going to the island and taking their own bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plenty of room to cook & entertain in room. Trim needs some maintenance. Slider screen needs replacing Heater/ac unit was too noisy to leave on overnight. Overall-3 star
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice but but could be much nicer with basic maintenance attention (leaking tub faucet, loose floor tile, missing toilet paper holder).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank A

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

The staff is A+

The staff was extremely helpful for all that we needed. There is a complimentary breakfast offered, but seating at the breakfast serving location is limited and rather cold. We suggest taking items back to your room to enjoy them comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were pleasant and helpful. The was no easy way to walk into town from the hotel because there were no sidewalks in the hotel area. The room was very dark. The beach and lake are not nice in that area We were supposed to pay on arrival but they called us in the morning to get our credit card number. Then we had to give them the credit card number again on arrival. It was very pricey considering the ready availability of rooms in Mackinaw City during our stay. The hotel parking lot is awkward and probably too small for all the rooms. Overall, it was a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wyatt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was terrible and uncomfortable for the price I paid for the rooms never again Milk was also expired and had gone bad every day I tried to have breakfest
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff,beautiful View.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice view, beach and bin fires on the beach! Room was nice, just needed an update and good cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn

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

Beautiful View

We stayed for 1 night with 1 adult and 3 teenage girls in Room 201. Overall we loved our stay. The property is beautiful. We had an amazing view of the bridge. The room was spacious. The bathroom was very small. The balcony was perfect. Breakfast was very good. Everything was very clean. Check-in was a little awkward at first, as there were three employees in the office, one which was on the phone and two that were speaking to each other. No one looked at me until the person on the phone completed the phone call (business related). She then apologized and proceeded with a very friendly and professional demeanor.
Our front porch.
View from our balcony at night.
Walkway from the office.
View of the balconies.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Comfy and Convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The fire pits along the beach and packets to make s'mores were awesome! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025