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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront motel near Lake Huron

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Reception
2 Queen Non-Lakefront | View from room
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Property entrance
King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Non-Lakefront | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Non-Lakefront

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

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Lakefront, Balcony

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

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2 Queen Non-Lakefront | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

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

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

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

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2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

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

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King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

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

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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

On the beach.At this Mackinaw City motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Huron and 3 miles (5 km) of Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Headlands International Dark Sky Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Wilderness State Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5-star beachfront motel near Lake Huron
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel like an indoor pool and a hot tub.

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Clearwater Lakeshore Motel to the airport?

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel is 12.7 mi (33-min drive) away from the Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Clearwater Lakeshore Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel.

How close is Clearwater Lakeshore Motel to the beach?

This motel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Clearwater Lakeshore Motel offer free breakfast?

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Clearwater Lakeshore Motel have a pool?

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel features an indoor pool.

Does Clearwater Lakeshore Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Clearwater Lakeshore Motel to downtown Mackinaw City?

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel is 1.3 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

ELIZABETH, Cornelia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean however toilet was loose from floor with wax seal broken thus smell was increasingly bad in our room during our stay. Within 30 seconds of showering in the morning, water was immediately ice cold-possibly because other guests in our building were also showering at this time because when my husband showered later in the morning, he had no issues. Staff was friendly however would not recommend nor would I ever stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice till the people in the room above us started throwing food off their balcony and some landed on our deck scrambled eggs not pretty but the gulls loved it. That was inconsiderate of the people above us.
View of the bridge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara, Grand Haven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 3 C's: Clean, Comfortable and Cuiet. Well, maybe Quiet is spelled with a Q, but we really enjoyed our stay and they were extremely accommodating. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk suggested if we were going to Mackinaw Island to park at the hotel. Take the shuttle save the parking fee. The room was clean & Bed comfortable. A full breakfast available. Staff Friendly and helpful.
A beautiful view of the landscape and Mackinaw bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

RONALD, CANFIELD

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonfire on the beach great. That, with a great view of Lake Huron and the Mackinac Bridge was totally unexpected but fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

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

Would not recommend

The bathroom was awful. The toilet paper holder was missing and looked like it had been ripped off the wall. The tub/shower was dirty. The bed was uncomfortable. There were no mirrors in the room area. There was a sprinkler head missing in the hall outside our room. The continental breakfast was not very good and the breakfast area was dirty. We would definitely never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Bond fire on the beach is a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Sheboygan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very old room compared to all other units.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place but the grounds and the room itself was dirty. The cleaning was definitely poor and it smelt like backed up septic.
Stayed 1 night 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

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jan, Maitland

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Mackinac Island access, around 3 minutes to the ferries. Nice and clean place. Beautiful views from the patio/ beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nighttime campfire was an unexpected treat!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Room and bathroom very small, carpet smelly. Older hotel for sure. Beachside nightly fire pits were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue or Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting. Attentive, friendly staff. Bed felt worn but not too bad. Breakfast was nice....could have had some of the scrambled eggs without bacon bits on top for us non meat eaters.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Property was beautiful, quiet, and well maintained. Sits right on the shores of Lake Huron. They had fire pits on the beach that were lit every night for the guests. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly, kind staff. The location was beautiful. Breakfast was nice. The room was adequate. Though the season there is coming to an end, a few things needed attention. Our building hallway had a smell that was hard to ignore. In our room, the bathroom sink pop-up was not set in the drain, sticking up 4-5 " into the sink bowl. The toilet paper holder had come off the wall and was not replaced/repaired. Lastly, we checked out a day early, eating the cost of the second night, partly because there were just too many spiders covering the outside of the building...and I do mean covering.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025