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Lakeside Motor Lodge

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A row of small, single-story cabins with attached porches, surrounded by a grassy area with picnic tables. - Lakeside Motor Lodge (Port Austin)
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees. - Lakeside Motor Lodge (Port Austin)
A pool area with blue canopies, a covered seating area, and a building with a balcony in the background. - Lakeside Motor Lodge (Port Austin)
A compact room with a wooden floor, a bed, a green chair, a small kitchenette with wooden cabinets, and a microwave. - Lakeside Motor Lodge (Port Austin)
A kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. - Lakeside Motor Lodge (Port Austin)
Located close to Bird Creek Golf Club, Lakeside Motor Lodge provides a firepit and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and two windows with blinds.

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a TV on a dresser.

Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A compact room with a wooden floor, a bed, a green chair, a small kitchenette with wooden cabinets, and a microwave.

Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Port Austin, Lakeside Motor Lodge is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. While the natural beauty of Lake Huron and Port Crescent State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bird Creek Golf Club. Don't miss out on a visit to Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum. Visit our Port Austin travel guide
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8654 Lake Street, Port Austin, MI, 48467

What's nearby

  • Veteran's Memorial Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Veteran's Memorial Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port Austin State Harbor
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • beach near Bird Creek Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bird Creek Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)
    102 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bird Creek Farms
    12 min walk
  • Shelly's
    9 min drive
  • Pak's Backyard
    4 min walk
  • Fireside Inn
    4 min drive
  • Days On The Lake
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 1"step to reach entrance 1", step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.0 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 3 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.0 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakeside Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–10 PM.

Is Lakeside Motor Lodge 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 Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lakeside Motor Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Port Austin, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Huron and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bird Creek Golf Club. Port Crescent State Park and Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Lakeside Motor Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 204 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, pool has a deep end and hot tub Old town feel very comfortable place, I will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for a one night stay. Pool was great and the hot tub was wonderful. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Short walk to 3 bars/restaurants, as well as the harbor/lake. Great breakfast place right around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is well maintained. Love the location. Easy check in and easy check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is heaven, nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay clean and well maintained in the middle of everything. Only issue is not their fault no morning breakfast spot in Port Austin Plan accordingly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very good place to stay for a short weekend. Location is ideal and nice to have a cottage with all the extras. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Lakeside Motor Lodge. Our room was very basic, but comfortable. Definitely a no-frills motel, but it was very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed multiple times. The staff very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking available on the street. Cottage was a good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and fun and friendly hotel. Could really use updating, but it’s clean so it’s okay for a couple of nights. Very walkable to shops, restaurants, bars and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pool and hot tub. Loved having 2 doors to exit to pool or parking lot from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

Nice motel

Nice place, the stay was pleasant, the check in flawless, location really good, walking distance to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

Pleasantly surprised

Easy check-in. The room was very clean and comfortable. The pool and hot tub are gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Amenities
Just a one night stay, it's clean and everything ok place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, warm and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway for all things Thumb. Jennifer at the front desk was incredibly nice and accommodating... recommended local eateries and ice cream places. Made for a perfect getaway...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TROY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked the room the servic was friendly and efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The easiest check-in I've ever had. The pool is amazing. It's worth staying there just for the pool. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quiet place and very clean. It was near the beach area and everything was in a walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was convenient. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Nice location. Pool looked nice, but closed for the season. Office not very well staffed through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, bathroom had one cup for two people but other than that. It's centrally located in Port Austin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Quick check in. Shower wasn’t very hot. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in walking or riding bikes distance to town and the beach. It was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024