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Lakeside Inn

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A waterfront deck with a fire feature, overlooking calm water and a sunset sky. - Lakeside Inn (Clear Lake)
A modern kitchen with a neon sign, a coffee maker, and various kitchen utensils. - Lakeside Inn (Clear Lake)
A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and glass-enclosed shower. - Lakeside Inn (Clear Lake)
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a large window, and a wall clock. - Lakeside Inn (Clear Lake)
A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted shelves with potted plants. - Lakeside Inn (Clear Lake)
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at Lakeside Inn. Active travelers can enjoy water skiing at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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A neatly made bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a remote control, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

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

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A panoramic view of a body of water with a distant shoreline and a boat.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

A neatly made bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a remote control, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a bed, a chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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

  • A lake with a sandy beach and dense green forest in the background.
    Clear Lake State Park Beach
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Clear Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 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
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Culver's
    5 min drive
  • Seven's 777
    2 min drive
  • PM Park
    6 min drive

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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

  • Bed sheets 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, Clear Lake State Park, and Clear Lake State Park Beach. City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine 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. 489 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 772 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location and nice size room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little gem. It’s fun to have the restaurant right there. Hotel is close to everything. We have stayed there all four seasons. There’s always a sunset to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room old and tired. After paying for the room we were charged $22.08 and do not know why. We have contacted them twice now. Price considering the room condition was way too high. Location on lake was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We cant wait to go back in august for our anniversary!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, most kind and helpful staff and a magnificent location! It’s a home run!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and helped out after regular hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING PLACE!!!!! Thank you Mike and staff for a week of quality relaxing time to enjoy with my husband.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay right on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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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10/10 Excellent

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

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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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It appears they have been remodeling the hotel. The room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great we loved the view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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