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Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View
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1 King Bed
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Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View
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1 King Bed
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Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
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2 Queen Beds
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
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2 Queen Beds
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Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View
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1 King Bed
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Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
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2 Queen Beds
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Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View
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1 King Bed
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Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
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2 Queen Beds
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
About the area
Bear Lake
Steps from the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this motel, you'll find Pierport Beach and Lake Michigan. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course is within 9 miles (15 km) and Inspiration Point is within 12 miles (20 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
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bear Lake motel
As a guest of Motel Bear Lake, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. Motel Bear Lake also features express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bear Lake motel.
18 guestrooms or units
Express check-in
Express check-out
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Smoking in designated areas
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.
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: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
We should mention
The seasonal pool will open May 27 and close 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
As Michigan travellers, we have stayed in many hotels and motels. This was the best in a long time (very clean and loved the bed). It was a last minute trip for New Year's Eve and I was able to book a room in the evening that was immediately available for us settle into with 24-hour check-in. The remote keyless entry was wonderful, along with the included amenity room, which had extra towels, cups, plates, condiments, coffee/tea, pet supplies, and indoor/outdoor games. The staff's all-around inclusiveness of people, pets, and recreational activities is very thoughtful and something that I will keep in mind for future trips. We originally booked a room for 1 night, but the weather during the day kept us at Motel Bear Lake and we decided to extend our visit (also last minute). The staff (possibly owner) was super friendly when I texted them about booking an additional night, which is very convenient for communication during a trip. They even manually updated the system to keep us in the same room for the additional night along with reactivating our amenity room code, which also was just a few simple texts to a resolution in a matter of minutes. The area was peaceful and quiet. Bear Lake is practically across the road. There is a gift shop, as well as cute post cards, magnets, keychains, and mugs available for in-room purchasing. We loved the retro look thats being infiltrated into this motel's rooms and it's centralized location to western state attractions. *Pool out of season
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!
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.
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!
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!
John
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Holly
Travelled with group
Oct 21, 2024
Holly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patti
Oct 20, 2024
Very nicely done. I loved the decor and it was very inviting
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!
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 !
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!