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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront motel near Lake Huron

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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony
Water view
Indoor spa tub

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

Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Queen Non-Lakefront

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

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

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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

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

About the area

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 - 0.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

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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Clearwater Lakeshore Mackinaw City
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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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

RONALD, CANFIELD

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights. First room had an odor in sink/bathroom area & musty smell after running the blower. We addressed with management & moved to another room. It had no issues like first room but the bathroom fan wasn’t working & the door was in need of repair - difficult to close.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Staff and location were great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sorry but for $185 a huge disappointment. Entry and hallways moldy smelling. I don’t mind a small room but dead flies and spiderwebs all over the windows? This place seems neglected and in need of upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, updated, & such a really sweet, unique touch with the fires on the beach with s'mores
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was clean but the room we were in was very small and over the breakfast area so smelled like food. not in a good way. The pool and hot tub are in a separate building you have to walk to it and did not have a changing room or shower. Not convenient but the hot tub was hot and the pool was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eden

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am disappointed in this motel. The television didn’t work, the light fixture in the bathroom was exposing wiring, it was musty/mildewy, there were no cribs as advertised and the coffee was not good. I spent almost two hundred dollars on this and did not receive what I initially thought I was receiving amenity wise. The staff was great, however I was misinformed by the false advertising of this property and what it offers along with the cleanliness/“renovation”.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Clark

Liked: Amenities
Liked the bathroom 4 steps from the side of my bed. Too much light came in window so I couldn’t sleep, but an office gal made it better, didn’t like that bfast wasnt until right at 7:00 am, no one came in office till 8 am, shower went from hot to cold while in it. 3 towels for 2 people for two days. Two diff workers helped us out. The flowers were exquisite!! S’mores was a nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chasity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect except the room was smelly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a peaceful place to stay at!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia, Phoenix

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the water with a view of the bridge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Pit Stop

We needed a pit stop in Mackinaw City and chose Clearwater. Its location is perfect. The view of the Bridge and Lake Huron is spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodiann

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Nice room overlooking the lake and the bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was such a nice, clean and relaxing hotel to stay at. The room was clean, smelled good, and had a beautiful view of the bridge. We enjoyed spending time on the small beach to end our day with a bonfire. They offer free smores packs to enjoy by the fire as well. We had such a great stay and will be staying here for future visits and we will definitely be telling our friends and family to stay here too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025