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Motel Bear Lake

2.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
12273 West St, Bear Lake, MI, 49614
  • James Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Chestnut Hills Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Pierport Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bear Lake

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 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Crystal Mountain and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from James Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 9 min drive
  • Pierport Beach - 11 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 14 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 14 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min drive

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

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

More

  • 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location with a cozy retro vibe!
Motel Bear Lake was a perfect spot to spend the night before an early flight out off Manistee. The decor was lovely, the information booklet was helpful, the bed was super comfortable, and the location was convenient. The only minor concern was the noise. We could clearly hear nextdoor guests outside late at night, and the sounds in our room were slightly disruptive. Both are to be expected in an older building and in a motel layout. Nothing that would stop us from staying again. We loved being able to purchase a mug with a quick Venmo payment - such a great idea!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
communication was great - the only thing I would suggest is adding the physical address when texting info - I had to go back to my original reservation to find it. with the multiple texts and email messages, I would have had it a few times over. otherwise, no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Very nicely done. I loved the decor and it was very inviting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy
Very comfortable room, bed. Love the keyless entry.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Wheeling

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel. All the modern comforts with great nostalgic feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tom

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place in great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Super clean and cute updated motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Clean nice little motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved, loved, LOVEd this motel. Retro vibe is super cool and the staff (Nick) was soooo helpful. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very cute, quiet, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy with well thought out accommodations & amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, East Lansing

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming retro roadside motel. Updated rooms that still have mid century modern touches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024