With a stay at Motel Bear Lake in Bear Lake, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Portage Lake. .This motel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from James Lake and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Pierport Beach.
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
Motel in Bear Lake with free parking
Motel Bear Lake offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Kitchenette
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Guest services
Virtual front desk
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
Nature reserve
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Shower/bath combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
Digital channels
Netflix
Smart TV
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Mini fridge
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Mobile key entry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
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
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 27 to September 16
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Motel Bear Lake Motel
Motel Bear Lake Bear Lake
Motel Bear Lake Motel Bear Lake
Motel Bear Lake Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Tom
21 Sept 2024
The Manager was helpful with finding me a spot
The hotel did not have a room for me. I had to stay at another hotel.
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!
Loved the decor and comfy rooms (I slept like a dream!). The pool looked pristine and so inviting but was sadly closed for the evening by the time we arrived. We especially appreciated “a room for all” messaging, eco-friendly efrorts ie. ceramic mugs as opposed to paper cups in the rooms, recycling containers everywhere and that cans and bottles would be donated to a local youth organization- love this!
This property was very cute and clean. Staff wonderful. We got there a little early and I was surprised how accommodating they were. Our room was ready within 15 min. This was a great location and I would definitely stay again.
Motel Bear Lake is like being in a time warp, in a good way. It’s no frills, but it’s convenient, clean and comfortable. We couldn’t get a room at Arcadia Bluffs, so we stayed here. 10 minutes to the Bluffs course. The check-in and check-out process was fast and easy. I’d stay here again if I’m in the area.
We loved staying here. The owner provides anything that you might think of that you will need during your stay here. The room was spacious, very clean and a nice little retro feel to it even though modern enough. Very quiet. Will stay here whenever we are in the area again. Be sure to check out the murals that are on the back of the building. The only issue was that the TV was hard to figure out how to use it, needs to be a little more user-friendly
What did I like about the prortuThis property was just beautiful. We enjoyed the spacious rooms and that they are dog friendly. This is a work in progress hotel as of 2024 which is what they said in the email, but you can hardly tell since the room we had was just adorable. They did hang new room numbers while we were at the beach. So that was the progress we saw.
What I didn't like is that they advertise as lgbtq friendly. I didn't understand why that matters since you are just renting a room. But it did slightly scare me that we might show up and it was going to be shoved down my throat since that happens so much now days. Plus I instantly thought how I would be afraid of what I might see during pride month after hearing and seeing how the parades go. And advertising Narcan makes me wonder what type of people might have been here before me, which did make me nervous for my kids.