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

A buffet with labeled sections for cheese omelet, egg white & veggie omelet, pork sausage, turkey sausage, sausage gravy, and biscuits.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by red chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

A living room with a Christmas tree, fireplace, and red armchairs.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG

1 km from Watkins Lake

Joshua

₹10,978

₹12,131 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a breakfast bar, and various kitchen appliances.

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of the sunset.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

2. Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit

7.1 km from Watkins Lake

Tamara

₹11,363

₹12,556 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern kitchen with a sink, dishwasher, and coffee maker.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, green armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a vending machine, and a bookshelf.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative rug.

3. Hampton Inn Commerce Novi

16.3 km from Watkins Lake

John

₹9,742

₹10,765 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

A breakfast bar with a chalkboard sign, kitchen appliances, and a fruit display.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A swimming pool with clear water, a tiled deck, and a sunlit interior.

4. Hampton Inn by Hilton West Bloomfield Novi

15 km from Watkins Lake

Barbara

₹11,378

₹12,572 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks, snacks, and a refrigerated section.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot in front.

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

A modern hotel reception area with a curved wooden counter, large windows, and a visible 'Hilton' sign.

5. Tru By Hilton Novi Detroit

18.2 km from Watkins Lake

Victoria

₹8,922

₹9,859 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered entryway, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator. There are food items on the counter and a coffee station.

A swimming pool with clear markings, a sunlit room with a view, and a reception area with chairs and a counter.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and luggage carts.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area

8.3 km from Watkins Lake

Elizabeth

₹9,087

₹10,712 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a seating area, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a bar, a living room with a sofa and a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a kitchenette in the background.

7. Candlewood Suites Detroit - Auburn Hills by IHG

11.4 km from Watkins Lake

Kevin

₹10,497

₹11,599 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a glass door entrance, and a built-in fireplace.

A bar area with multiple seating options, including round tables and bar stools, and a counter with a variety of bottles.

A bar area with a bottle of MARRAMIERO Inferi 2014, salt and pepper shakers, and a small dish on a table.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and storage cabinets.

8. Holiday Inn & Suites Farmington Hills - Detroit NW by IHG

18.6 km from Watkins Lake

Katrina

₹9,053

₹10,004 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a building entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a digital display board, comfortable seating, and a well-organized reception area.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a parking lot, marked handicapped spaces, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel reception desk with two monitors, a Dell printer, and a laptop.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Farmington

18.6 km from Watkins Lake

Albert

₹10,314

₹11,397 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted flat-screen TV.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and a TV on the wall.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Farmington Hills - Detroit by IHG

15.4 km from Watkins Lake

Gracie

₹9,919

₹10,960 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A reception area with a stone wall, a counter with a digital display, and a sign for Hilton Honors.

A hotel dining area with long wooden tables and orange leather chairs, a fireplace, and a large painting on the wall.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Detroit - Southfield, MI

20 km from Watkins Lake

Judson

₹9,250

₹10,544 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern building with a curved driveway, multiple entry points, and well-lit exterior.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "SONESTA Select" and a well-maintained lawn area.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of the outside building.

An outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a poolside lounge.

12. Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills

10.4 km from Watkins Lake

Shaquille

₹8,474

₹9,364 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lakeside dock with a boat and chairs, a sandy beach, and a wooden deck.

A room with a bed, a small table, a kitchenette, and a window with blinds.

A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A roadside building with a wooden exterior, a visible window, and a signboard.

13. OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON

5.3 km from Watkins Lake

Chris

₹10,263

₹10,878 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a clear entrance, parking area, and a well-lit facade.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, a chalkboard menu, and a coffee machine.

A hotel corridor with a 'TREAT' sign and a 'SUITE SHOP' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, sofa, and large windows.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

7.9 km from Watkins Lake

Doug

₹12,196

₹13,294 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, parking area, and landscaped surroundings.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a fireplace and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a round dining table, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a green cushioned bench, and artwork on the walls.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Farmington Hills

18.5 km from Watkins Lake

Gracepreet

₹8,580

₹9,481 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and overhead lighting.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

A modern lobby with blue seating, a wooden reception desk, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a bench, a TV, a bed, a painting, and a wall-mounted lamp.

16. Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

9.9 km from Watkins Lake

Christopher

₹9,331

₹10,311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large blue and orange chevron-patterned rug, a fireplace, and a seating area with colorful chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two green armchairs, a red ottoman, and a patterned rug.

A clean, modern hotel room with a coffee station, mini-fridge, and snack shelves.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled floor, and blue chairs along the side.

17. Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North

6.7 km from Watkins Lake

Elizabeth

₹13,201

₹14,718 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Christmas tree.

A spacious lounge area with a central ottoman, sofas, and armchairs, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

A lobby with a reception desk, a Christmas tree, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

18. Comfort Inn Farmington Hills - Detroit Northwest

18.5 km from Watkins Lake

Richard

₹7,048

₹7,788 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a 'NO DIVING' sign.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dark cabinetry, and a wooden dining table.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a stone wall.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring two reception desks, a patterned wall, and a door leading outside.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Farmington Hills

18.7 km from Watkins Lake

Autumn

₹12,615

₹13,940 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a microwave.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital screen, and a wall-mounted sign.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester Hill - Detroit Area by IHG

13.8 km from Watkins Lake

Julie

₹11,363

₹13,038 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Watkins Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit	9.4 Exceptional 947 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Commerce Novi	8.8 Excellent 977 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton West Bloomfield Novi	8.8 Excellent 660 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Novi Detroit	8.8 Excellent 557 reviews	View

Top Watkins Lake Hotel Reviews

OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON

10/10 Excellent

"Was pleasantly surprised room has a cute up north feel was very clean. Work being done on the property clearly updating and maintaining things. Staff was very nice! The view was great and the balcony/deck was superb! Very happy with my stay!!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room"

Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the staff was so helpful. Enjoyed my stay"

TownePlace Suites Detroit Auburn Hills

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean"

Other attractions near Watkins Lake

Waterford Oaks Waterpark

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Waterford Oaks Waterpark during your visit to Waterford. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Loon Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loon Lake during your travels in Waterford. Discover the restaurants and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Crescent Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crescent Lake during your travels in Waterford. Discover the restaurants and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Lake Oakland

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Oakland during your travels in Detroit.

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Elizabeth Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Elizabeth Lake during your travels in Waterford. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Otter Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Otter Lake during your travels in Waterford. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Williams Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Williams Lake during your travels in Waterford. Discover the restaurants and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watkins Lake?

Watkins Lake is located in Waterford. Travellers like this family-friendly area for its restaurants and live music. You'll find 74 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Watkins Lake?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Watkins Lake. Other good options within a few miles include American Inn & Suites Waterford and OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON.

How many hotels will I find close to Watkins Lake?

Expedia has 74 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Watkins Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watkins Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Watkins Lake.

What can I see and do near Watkins Lake?

Waterford Oaks Waterpark, Pontiac Creative Arts Center and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are some favourites close by Watkins Lake. At Cass Lake, Pontiac Lake and Loon Lake, take some time to really appreciate nature. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Topgolf, Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area or Dodge no. 4 State Park.

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1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG

2. Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit

3. Hampton Inn Commerce Novi

4. Hampton Inn by Hilton West Bloomfield Novi

5. Tru By Hilton Novi Detroit

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area

7. Candlewood Suites Detroit - Auburn Hills by IHG

8. Holiday Inn & Suites Farmington Hills - Detroit NW by IHG

9. Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Farmington

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Farmington Hills - Detroit by IHG

11. Hilton Garden Inn Detroit - Southfield, MI

12. Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills

13. OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Farmington Hills

16. Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

17. Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North

18. Comfort Inn Farmington Hills - Detroit Northwest

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Farmington Hills

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rochester Hill - Detroit Area by IHG

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Top Watkins Lake Hotel Reviews

OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON

Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit

TownePlace Suites Detroit Auburn Hills

Other attractions near Watkins Lake

Waterford Oaks Waterpark

Loon Lake

Crescent Lake

Lake Oakland

Elizabeth Lake

Otter Lake

Williams Lake

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