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

A lobby with a fireplace, red armchairs, a patterned carpet, and wooden paneling.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A buffet with labeled containers for omelets and other dishes.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG

1 km from Watkins Lake

Kathy

₹11,007

₹12,163 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

7.9 km from Watkins Lake

Kevin

₹11,694

₹12,746 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area

8.3 km from Watkins Lake

Leona

₹7,241

₹8,668 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and artwork on the walls.

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.

4. Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North

6.7 km from Watkins Lake

Nazli

₹11,698

₹13,043 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with trees and shrubs.

A refrigerated drink display with various beverages and a snack shelf to the left.

A modern cafe with red and grey seating, a coffee bar, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a carpeted walkway.

5. Holiday Inn Express Auburn Hills South by IHG

9.9 km from Watkins Lake

John

₹12,155

₹13,432 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A vending machine area with a sign reading "the market" and various items including beverages and snacks.

A modern hotel lobby with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a bar area, and a decorative light fixture.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small side table, a bed with white bedding, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a grey sofa with blue cushions, a grey armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a large window with sheer curtains.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Pontiac/Auburn Hills

11.5 km from Watkins Lake

Ruby

₹10,088

₹11,147 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of trees and a street.

A large indoor swimming pool with yellow chairs and potted plants around the perimeter.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a variety of breakfast items.

7. Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac

11.6 km from Watkins Lake

Duane

₹13,264

₹15,121 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large TV.

A reception area with wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a sign that reads "Fairfield."

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

8. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Rochester Hills

19.8 km from Watkins Lake

Valentina

₹12,835

₹14,182 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a patterned rug, and seating areas.

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.

9. Candlewood Suites Detroit - Auburn Hills by IHG

11.4 km from Watkins Lake

Dana

₹11,772

₹13,009 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a hanging chair, and pendant lighting.

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.

10. Tru By Hilton Novi Detroit

18.2 km from Watkins Lake

William

₹8,555

₹9,453 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a patterned ottoman, and a decorative light fixture.

A modern breakfast bar with self-serve granola containers, a coffee machine, and a variety of breakfast items.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Pontiac Auburn Hills

11.4 km from Watkins Lake

John

₹12,155

₹13,431 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a fireplace, and a television screen.

12. Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills

10.4 km from Watkins Lake

Christopher

₹8,901

₹9,836 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A modern hotel dining area with hexagonal pendant lights, a central dining table, and a bar counter.

A modern bar area with a TV, bar counter, stools, and seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved seating area, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. SpringHill Suites Detroit Auburn Hills

11.7 km from Watkins Lake

Timothy Sean

₹11,973

₹13,231 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A reception desk with a wavy design, a welcome sign, framed pictures, and a red textured wall.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A gym with exercise equipment, a water dispenser, and a mirror.

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

14. Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills South

10.2 km from Watkins Lake

Wanda

₹10,124

₹11,187 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a desk.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel entrance with a stone pillar and illuminated blue lights.

A modern dining area with multiple seating options, including tables and chairs, and a coffee station.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool ladder, and a clear view of the outside through large windows.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Auburn Hills by IHG

6.7 km from Watkins Lake

Alanna

₹12,825

₹14,172 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television.

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.

16. Hampton Inn by Hilton West Bloomfield Novi

15 km from Watkins Lake

Latricia

₹12,122

₹13,394 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

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.

17. Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

9.9 km from Watkins Lake

Tiffany

₹9,681

₹10,698 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, yellow chairs, and a red umbrella.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

An outdoor patio area with a barbecue grill, yellow and green chairs, and a red umbrella.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Troy

19.7 km from Watkins Lake

Basil

₹11,694

₹12,922 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, and chairs in the foreground, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets in the background.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered walkway.

A modern dining area with a long counter and orange chairs, a seating area with sofas, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a flat-screen TV.

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Detroit - Troy by IHG

18.2 km from Watkins Lake

Debra

₹12,155

₹14,389 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with two chairs, a table, and a fire pit.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a modern ceiling structure, and outdoor seating areas.

A multi-story building with the sign "EMBASSY SUITES" on the facade, surrounded by trees and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with multiple floors, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy Auburn Hills

18.3 km from Watkins Lake

HAROLD

₹13,263

₹15,120 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Watkins Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,015 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit	9.2 Wonderful 685 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,017 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Auburn Hills South by IHG	8.8 Excellent 608 reviews	View

Top Watkins Lake Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are spotless, everywhere smells so nice and clean all the time. Very nice place. Staffs are friendly, parking always available. The location is the best, a lots of options for food and there is an outlet across the street, amazing."

OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON

10/10 Excellent

"Back deck on the lakefront, great place to read or watch the wildlife."

Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was clean. Staff friendly and helpful."

Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed there for a funeral. I was comfortable."

Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. The breakfast however was not. But it was free. So it doesnt matter too much."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Auburn Hills by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean, Great breakfast probably the best that I've had in a hotel. The Staff was very nice, if I had a complaint it would be parking wish it was a little better!!"

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 75 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 75 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 Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, Topgolf or Dodge no. 4 State Park.

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Our top choices for Watkins Lake hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area

4. Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North

5. Holiday Inn Express Auburn Hills South by IHG

6. Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Pontiac/Auburn Hills

7. Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac

8. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Rochester Hills

9. Candlewood Suites Detroit - Auburn Hills by IHG

10. Tru By Hilton Novi Detroit

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Pontiac Auburn Hills

12. Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills

13. SpringHill Suites Detroit Auburn Hills

14. Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills South

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Auburn Hills by IHG

16. Hampton Inn by Hilton West Bloomfield Novi

17. Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Troy

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Detroit - Troy by IHG

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy Auburn Hills

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Top Watkins Lake Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit

OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON

Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area

Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Auburn Hills by IHG

Other attractions near Watkins Lake

Waterford Oaks Waterpark

Loon Lake

Crescent Lake

Lake Oakland

Elizabeth Lake

Otter Lake

Williams Lake

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