Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property
On private beach with indoor pool, near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

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Located near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Clearwater Lakeshore Motel offers sunny days and quiet evenings. Enjoy private beach access, a firepit, spa tub, indoor pool, and free WiFi for lakeside tranquility.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Lakefront, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(126 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 250 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

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

Motel near Lake Huron
Located close to Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Clearwater Lakeshore Motel provides a free breakfast buffet, a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. With amenities such as a private beach and sunloungers, this motel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket information and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel have thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

Clearwater Lakeshore
Clearwater Lakeshore Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore Hotel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Motel
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Mackinaw City
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Frequently asked questions

Does Clearwater Lakeshore Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Clearwater Lakeshore Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Clearwater Lakeshore Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mackinaw City motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Huron and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Headlands International Dark Sky Park and Wilderness State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, fires on the beach, and sitting out on the balcony.The staff was very friendly. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and would stay here again. Room was comfortable and view was fantastic. Breakfast area small but buffet was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay great Jett tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel, well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are looking forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice people would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Akinyele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a peaceful place to stay at!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Amenities
Staff and location were great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful flowers, beachfront, and view of the Macinac Bridge. Rooms were nice, clean, and updated with a balcony on the beach. Sufficient parking, proximity to downtown, and a hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & beautiful views! Staff was beyond helpful and kind! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and very clean. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The view from our room was great. We saw out over the lake with the Mackinac bridge in the background..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, prime viewing of the water and Mackinaw island and bridge. Awesome campfires on beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is just lovely with hundreds of blooming hydrangeas. Sooo quiet and a private beach. They light several bonfires at night for guests to enjoy, with smores ingredients provided! This is the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent find!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room overlooking the lake. Beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and multiple Bonfires on the beach make for a peaceful evening on the water while looking out at the bridge and island.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time making s’mores around the fire and enjoying the pool between or Mackinaw activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025