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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
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
View from room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

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View from room

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

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 - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • City Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪PM Park - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Clear Lake hotel
Lakeside Inn offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

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
Lakeside Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

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

Languages

English

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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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with 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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 608 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KELLY, SAINT LOUIS

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY, SAINT LOUIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful weekend and the property was perfect for relaxing on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view of the sunset!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeeJay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice room close to the Surf.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you: For parking and cleared lot! The shoveled path in front of the patio door was noted. 😁 The coffee in the lobby at 7 a.m. sweet! The cleanliness welcomed! Fantastic view! Accommodating staff A . The only drawback for me was the smell of cigarettes covered by air freshener in the hallway. (Staff was to follow up)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodations were excellent, the view is beautiful, the staff was friendly, and the price was affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet Inn, good dining near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scarlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loralee, Prescott Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Staff was extremely nice! View was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and very quiet. The only down fall was we were unable to use the TV in our room due to no signal. Would stay at Lakeside Inn again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will try and stay there every chance we get when traveling up north!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Des Moines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very accommodating. Comfortable room. Great views of beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property several times in the past and loved the view, the room and the friendly staff. I was however very disappointed in the location of room 103. The room is located beside the outdoor bar that is covered with plastic surrounding it that rattles when the wind blows.There is NO view except for the plastic and the pop machine, ice machine and desk is right outside the door. I booked through Expedia and the desk clerk said Expedia books that room. I will be very skeptical about booking a "partial view" when booking with Expedia. I thought I knew the property but was dead wrong when it came to that room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy, clean, no microwave

Loved the patio and lake. Was very quiet, sad lounge closes for the season. Hot tub would have been wonderful. Staff friendly. The sunset was magnificent. They didn’t refill the toilet paper, so the night of 2nd day, we had to go find some. Could use more lighting, and maybe some pics on the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was loud during the day .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, little to no amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great we loved the view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakeside was a unique experience... not a chain hotel with a beautiful view of Clear Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our room was clean and attractive. Although we didn't ask for a view of the lake, we had one except that there were the legs of stored bar stools sticking up that got in the way of the view. I asked the night before if there would be coffee in the pot in the lobby and was told there would be but wasn't. I knew they didn't provide breakfast but most every place has coffee. The little pot in the room was pretty useless; I only got 1/2 cup and we only had one regular pod for 2 of us. I did really like the paper cups they had for both environmental reasons and more pleasant than styrofoam. Beds were comfortable; pillows not. More than anything, they need office staff on site earlier. Did answer phone number provided quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

R & R

Amazing, total rest & relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024