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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brick floor, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A beach view with a clear sky, calm sea, and a path leading to the shore.
A building entrance with a glass door, potted plants with flowers, and a mailbox.
A covered outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white plastic chairs, large windows, and a wooden deck.
A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $89
$83 nightly
$89 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Explore the area

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11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Non-Lakefront

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Queen Non-Lakefront

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, and a desk lamp.

King Lakefront, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a window with curtains.

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

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

View all photos for King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, and a desk lamp.

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

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

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area.

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

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

View all photos for King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a chair.

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 4.2 mi (6.8 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edgewater Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 3 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Fox's Pizza Den - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

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

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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

Clearwater Lakeshore

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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Mackinaw City

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1031 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farhad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place for a short stay. Good location, clean, modern and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! Staff was enjoyable, view was excellent, breakfast was great and they were very helpful. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean, great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, Very friendly, great assortment for breakfast, they supply you with s'mores around the firepit each night and your view is one of the best around. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Amazing view from our room! Good breakfast and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very satisfied all around with the staff and the room. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nightly bonfires on the beach, breakfast and great view of the Mackinac bridge. Shuttle also avail for Mackinac island, just talk to the gals at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked that it had a beach view. We didn’t get to use all the amenities but there were plenty offered. It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff. Clean and well maintained. Loved the bon fires on the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lake view from our room was wonderful. Loved the bonfires on the beach in the evening. Fresh cookies in the check in office
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Shuttle to the ferry, bonfire at night, great pool and hottub, great breakfast. The only downside was the hard bed and pillows. Everything else was great, plus a wonderful view of the bridge and lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. We sat out on beach watching boats and ships go by while looking at the Mackinaw Bridge and Mackinaw Island while watching the fire in our personal fire pit. The bed was very comfortable. The jetted two person tub was perfect after a long day of shopping with the wife...lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person maintaining the grounds and providing firewood and s’mores was great. Very quaint, quiet and with an awesome view! Great staff overall. Would stay again. The one little issue is the bathtub did not drain well and the toilet flushing was a little funky.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly like advertised. The management was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and helpful. Rooms are clean, nice and simple. Could be updated/modernized a bit: Wish more amenities would be available for drinks and such (only 1 old pop machine and ice maker). Campfires on beach are great and smore kits for lodgers is awesome ❤️overall would absolutely stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a week, 6 nights in a King Balcony room. Fantastic service, views, and atmosphere. Our favorite part of the motel was the bonfires nightly from 7-10pm on the beach, looking out at the lake. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the beachside location south of town and evening fire pits on the sand with a view of the bridge. The vibe was friendly and the warm welcome at registration was appreciated. Main problem for us was disappointment with the hard beds... just too firm for senior side sleepers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
The location and view is great. The room was clean but smelled very musty. The staff was very helpful and polite. Didn’t try the breakfast or the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice, until the family above us let their kids run around all hours of the night, stomping around… very peaceful property. Amazing views. The complementary breakfast was ok. Loved the evening fire pits on the beach. So cozy! Cute little cottage type buildings. Perfect for a romantic getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026