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Lakeside Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Flat-screen TV
Check-in/check-out kiosk
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$95
$85 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

Located in Clear Lake, Lakeside Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Clear Lake State Park and City Beach Park. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Clear Lake State Park Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Clear Lake Fire Museum.

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • City Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Other Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Inn

Hotel in Clear Lake with free parking
Lakeside Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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 8:00 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), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lakeside Inn Clear Lake
Lakeside Clear Lake
Lakeside Inn Hotel
Lakeside Inn Clear Lake
Lakeside Inn Hotel Clear Lake

Reviews

Lakeside Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 687 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

EuGene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guy made a pass at me that was checking me in and since the place was dirty and then he asked for my credit card so I can hold $40. I decided to leave because I didn’t like being hit on and I didn’t believe I’m about needing my credit card the whole $40 and being at the place was dirty. I had enough and just left. I want my money back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view, the openness of the room, the restaurant was wonderful. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
On the water. Big room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the water. Loved eating outdoors on the waterfront! Dr. Jeff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carla

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

Worst experience ever!

By far the worst experience I have had with a hotel. Our key did not work so we couldn't get in the building or in our room. We called the "emergency" number several times and waited outside the building for over an hour. Nobody came. Nobody answered the phone. The voicemail said to call tomorrow. Thanks a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

william

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is dirty and the place is just not clean. No coffee in the lobby as stated in the listing. Opened the toilet to find it dirty with pee and toilet paper inside. I think the employees are very lazy. Would not stay again. Not worth the view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Traveled with family
At check in there were items left in mini frig, and towels hanging on rack were wet. Coffee machine in lobby was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place except I would ask to be on the second floor because I could hear every step above me. I did ask to change rooms and was cut off quickly from lady at front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay on lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful views, mediocre room

Beautiful view of the lake. Clean, attractive room and bath. Zero service or returned calls after 8 (needed towels), really uncomfortable bed and hvac left my sinuses extremely dry and irritated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and the restaurant attached! Beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the water. Felt very much like I was in an awesome resort. Clear Lake was great for shopping and resteraunt availability. Fun time!!
Shop till you drop!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, comfortable beds and friendly staff. Loved it!
The view from our patio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW, YORBA LINDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel on the Clear Lake waterfront. I arrived at 8pm after the front desk closed but the hotel provides clear easy to follow instructions for self check-in. Room was nice with a patio/view of Clear Lake. Restaurant/hotel was full from Ragbrai guests prepping for the next days ride. I left the next morning early before the front desk arrived.. around 645am. A few small issues- sink in bathroom was not properly attached to wall and needed repair. Coffee pods were in the room but would have preferred fresh made coffee in the lobby. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice abd accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
$425 a night and the internet buffered majority of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant on-site, Lakeside Landing, was a fun place to grab a drink and appetizer. Great views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We picked Lakeside Inn because it was on Clear Lake, and it didn't disappoint. We took the kids to the city beach and we all loved it. Then, back to the room and there was a great restaurant/lounge right next door--all outdoor tables--where we had dinner and watched the sun go down over the lake. Don't miss the donut place a half mile north in the morning. The best!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025