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Lakeside Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Clear Lake hotel

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Exterior
Flat-screen TV
View from room
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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
(35 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 306 sq ft
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Partial lake view
  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Clear Lake

In Clear Lake .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Clear Lake hotel, you'll find Clear Lake State Park and Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 2 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
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KWIK STAR #223 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Clear Lake hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Lakeside Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Clear Lake hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lakeside Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Books
  • Water skiing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 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 6:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakeside Inn to the airport?

Lakeside Inn is 4.2 mi (7-min drive) away from the Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lakeside Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lakeside Inn.

How close is Lakeside Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Clear Lake State Park Beach and 1 mi (2-min drive) from City Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lakeside Inn offer free breakfast?

Lakeside Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakeside Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakeside Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lakeside Inn have a pool?

Lakeside Inn does not have a pool.

Does Lakeside Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lakeside Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lakeside Inn to downtown Clear Lake?

Lakeside Inn is 1.1 mi away from Clear Lake.

Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 727 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Easy check-in. The room was very clean, and the bed was comfortable. The view of the lake was fantastic. My only complaint is that we couldn’t regulate the heat regardless of how low we set it. We had to manually turn off/on; otherwise it would get too hot. Regardless we would still highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karisha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Eldrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location- Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maaravarman

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, adorable decor and right on the lake. Cozy stay for our lake ice fishing trip!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stay was great. Ignore previous negative review as Expedia had not billed me at time of reservation. Bear in mind lobby closes at 6pm. Staff, Michelle, was awesome. Only negative was that the media player remote had corroded batteries and did not work. Was able to hook up our own fire TV stuck eventually after figuring out the complex tech setup. But these were minor things. Fantastic value, great rooms and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Parking was good. Bed was comfortable. No dining. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Woodbury

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh and Clean. Beautiful views. Sunset on the Lake. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our visit was in early October, but we still enjoyed the lakeside view. The staff was friendly The only negative part of our stay was that we were assigned rooms on the second floor and there is no elevator at the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness
My room overlooked the roof of the attached summer restaurant. I would much rather have had an unobstructed view of beautiful Clear Lake. Bed was comfortable and being later in the year it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the sunset on the lake, but the next morning all the chairs and tables were picked up and we couldn't enjoy the area. The girls at the desk were very accomodating and we appreciated them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane, Washington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Clear Lake - make sure you get a lake view room. Nice accommodations. No breakfast, but morning coffee available. Great for relaxation. I would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s adorable. Staff is great. Check in and check out was so simple. Loved every thing about the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kameryn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the lake was peaceful. Room was clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lakeside view! Very clean & quiet. Bed was comfortable. Temperature control (AC unit was inoperable/broken).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Very nice smaller motel. So relaxing being right on the lake’s edge! Beautiful view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025