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Lakeside Inn

3.0 star property
The Lakeside Inn offers a peaceful garden retreat with staff who genuinely want to help guests navigate their stay, plus convenient meal delivery options.

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Travelers find tranquility at Lakeside Inn, with a serene garden for unwinding. The lobby offers coffee and tea all day, and WiFi keeps everyone connected. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and smoke-free environment. Local restaurants deliver meals to the property.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Clear Lake is home to Lakeside Inn. Clear Lake State Park and All Vets Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maze and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home. Jet skiing, kayaking, and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Clear Lake travel guide
Map
1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA, 50428

What's nearby

  • Lake and beach with forest in state park
    Clear Lake State Park Beach
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum
    Surf Ballroom and Museum
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • City Beach Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store
    5 min drive
  • Lake Time Brewery
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Culver's
    5 min drive
  • KWIK STAR #223
    6 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Inn

Property highlights
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Lakeside Inn. Active travelers can enjoy water skiing at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, a dock, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Local meal delivery service, smoke-free premises, and bicycle parking
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Books
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Inn located?

Situated in Clear Lake, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clear Lake State Park, Clear Lake State Park Beach, and City Beach Park. MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine and Clear Lake Fire Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lakeside Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 732 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, quiet boutique hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel, clean room, comfy bed and great view of the lake from 2nd floor room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean rooms, beautiful view of the lake. About a mile to shops, restaurants, bars, beach etc. Staff was friendly, check in and out was easy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, peaceful location, good price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cartha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff and clean cheerful room. Not to mention fantastic location. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, adorable decor and right on the lake. Cozy stay for our lake ice fishing trip!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It appears they have been remodeling the hotel. The room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmino

Fantastic location, easy access and the rooms were clean and well decorated. The staff was friendly, and i cant say enough about the views and being right on the water with lots of tables and seating and a dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay right on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel with a restaurant right on the lake. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Very nice smaller motel. So relaxing being right on the lake’s edge! Beautiful view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place in right on the lake clean rooms great shower pressure stayed two nights will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Enjoyable stay!

Clean, comfortable room. Nice lake views from the balcony. Nice lakeside bar sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Easy check-in. The room was very clean, and the bed was comfortable. The view of the lake was fantastic. My only complaint is that we couldn’t regulate the heat regardless of how low we set it. We had to manually turn off/on; otherwise it would get too hot. Regardless we would still highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet Inn, good dining near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Molly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Parking was good. Bed was comfortable. No dining. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view, the openness of the room, the restaurant was wonderful. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant on-site, Lakeside Landing, was a fun place to grab a drink and appetizer. Great views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Clear Lake - make sure you get a lake view room. Nice accommodations. No breakfast, but morning coffee available. Great for relaxation. I would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying here. Very friendly people in the hotel, bar and restaurant. Great water edge location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodations were excellent, the view is beautiful, the staff was friendly, and the price was affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great we loved the view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024