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Motel Bear Lake

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Motel in Bear Lake

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel Bear Lake offers a cozy retreat near the bay with a firepit to warm up on chilly evenings. Enjoy the serene garden, take advantage of free in-room WiFi, and unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool or explore nearby nature reserves.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (4)

  • Near the beach
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Digital TV service
  • Free self parking
The current price is R1 776
R1 971 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Apr - 02 Apr

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Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
12273 West St, Bear Lake, MI, 49614

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Pierport Beach - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 14 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Motel Bear Lake

When you stay at Motel Bear Lake, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Little River Casino. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding are nearby.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Mobile key entry
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Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 27 to September 16

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Motel Bear Lake Motel
Motel Bear Lake Bear Lake
Motel Bear Lake Motel Bear Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Motel Bear Lake?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Motel Bear Lake?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Motel Bear Lake?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel Bear Lake?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Motel Bear Lake?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Little River Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Motel Bear Lake and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and a garden.

Does Motel Bear Lake have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a microwave and a coffee maker.

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Motel Bear Lake Reviews

Reviews

9,4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9,4/10

Staff & service

8,6/10

Amenities

9,4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We had a besties weekend and it was a beautiful quiet motel. Definitely going back in the summer
Kristen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check-in was so simple, staff is fantastic! Definitely will recommend and definitely will come back.
Deb, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy & Cool
This is such a wonderful little place. It has an atmosphere of warmth & trust, while being retro & fun. I've stayed here once before, so I knew that I really wanted one of the rooms with an extra sink -- it makes it easy for two procrastinators to get ready at the last minute. I also remembered that the thoughtfully curated in-room guide would lead me to the breakfast place that I forgot the name of. This is definitely on my list of favorite motels, because it's just my kind of cozy cool.
Kristen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and excellent experience
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I really enjoyed staying at Motel Bear Lake! You can immediately tell how much love and care the owners have put into the property, and it was at a reasonable rate. We now want to visit the area and stay in the motel in the summer!
Al, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cool place in great location!
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice motel. All the modern comforts with great nostalgic feel.
Ronald, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and cute updated motel
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very comfy with well thought out accommodations & amenities
Joanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very cute, quiet, and clean!
Eryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nicely done. I loved the decor and it was very inviting
Patti, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute motel with nostalgic vibe. Owners are doing a great job of updating while still keeping the old charm. Would definitely stay again!!
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING!!!!
This little motel located across from Bear Lake is a great comfortable beautiful spot. I really enjoyed the very comfortable beds and retro style bathroom. The convenience of having a Gas station across the street is a great plus for any munchies you may have. What a great stay!
Robert, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a nice stay.
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy
Very comfortable room, bed. Love the keyless entry.
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
Clean nice little motel
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Big room, clean, with cute decor. We loved the extra sink, the microwave and the mini fridge. Nice location across from Bear Lake. Easy instructions for entry, no formal check-in required.
Holly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked the keypad entrance, parking right outside of the room, big bed, ceiling fan, community linen room with games and toys and minutes drive to attractions either way you go. Price point was very nice and plan on coming back when we can. Thank you Motel Bear Lake for being a wonderful place!
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved, loved, LOVEd this motel. Retro vibe is super cool and the staff (Nick) was soooo helpful. Definitely coming back!
Stacy L, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Motel
Great Motel that was clean and quiet even though it looked fully booked. It was our first stay at a motel over a big fancy chain and it delivered as the pictures and reviews promised.
Brian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice retro vibe in the room, beds were comfortable, and the room was clean. My only negative was the tiny area the toilet was in...but using the exsisting space and being retro........its the only option !
Shelley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Exactly what we needed for the night. Would stay again.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming retro roadside motel. Updated rooms that still have mid century modern touches.
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place
Top notch for a small simple motel.
Ray, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
BRIAN, 1-night trip