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Motel Bear Lake

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Pierport Beach

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded lounge chairs.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two nightstands, and a macramé wall hanging.
Step into a charming home with a cozy porch, complete with a rocking chair and a welcoming entrance.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and brick accent wall.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this beachfront property.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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 - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Pierport Beach - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 18 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 22 min drive - 24.8 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

Motel near Lake Michigan
Located close to Pierport Beach and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course, Motel Bear Lake provides a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and outdoor furniture
  • A nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at Motel Bear Lake offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, mini fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, 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 any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 27 May to 16 September
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel Bear Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Motel Bear Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Motel Bear Lake?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel Bear Lake?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Motel Bear Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel Bear Lake located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pierport Beach, Lake Michigan and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Inspiration Point and Crystal Mountain are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Motel Bear Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slept great, close to the lake and other attractions
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super easy and efficient. Owners were very quick to respond with a question. Room was very clean and nicely updated. Beds were comfy wr enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the retro vibe! Good central location to drive to area beaches, restaurants and trails
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute! Great service, I wish we could have stayed longer. Such a cute place and little town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable beds and pillows, easy check in. Good communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute after the remodel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time visiting my children and grandchildren who relocated to the area 2 years ago. Great motel bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a cute and unique place.The king bed was new and awesome.check in was sooo easy. Beautiful lake right across the street.Would love to come back when weather is warmer to use the pool.It looks awesome.So glad someone cares enough to revamp old ,instead of tearing down.Much more spacious than most hotels.We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a besties weekend and it was a beautiful quiet motel. Definitely going back in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was so simple, staff is fantastic! Definitely will recommend and definitely will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Great place and excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The management gets 5 stars for responsiveness! Very good place to do business with!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

8/10 Good

Joanie

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

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Super clean and cute updated motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel with nostalgic vibe. Owners are doing a great job of updating while still keeping the old charm. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Ray

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

Great Place

Top notch for a small simple motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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