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Lakeside Motor Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Lake Huron

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Lakeside Motor Lodge near Lake Huron welcomes guests with a cozy firepit and relaxing spa tub. Enjoy WiFi, a seasonal pool, and nearby nature reserve. Visitors love the outdoor setup with charcoal grills and comfy furniture for gatherings.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Double Beds | Living area | TV

Cottage, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Microwave

Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave

Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
8654 Lake Street, Port Austin, MI, 48467

What's nearby

  • Veteran's Memorial Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port Austin State Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bird Creek Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bird Creek Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Port Crescent State Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shelly's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bird Creek Farms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Days On The Lake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pak's Backyard - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Motor Lodge

Motel near Lake Huron
Located close to Bird Creek Golf Club, Lakeside Motor Lodge provides a firepit and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • A nature reserve and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Motor Lodge offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 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 accessible parking space
  • 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

Property is also known as

Lakeside Motor Lodge Port Austin
Lakeside Motor Lodge
Lakeside Motor Port Austin
Lakeside Motor Lodge Motel
Lakeside Motor Lodge Port Austin
Lakeside Motor Lodge Motel Port Austin

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 0.2 mi (0.4 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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Lakeside Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 182 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and well maintained cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful stay enjoyed the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been going here for sixty years, many many family memories this is definitely my happy place , we will be back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

terri

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the pool was awesome and room was clean and air conditional was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a couple of times, easy walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice and clean, cottage was very cute and spacious. A little dated but that is ok. Ac ran, clean bathrooms, clean rooms. Will definitely stay again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always have a great stay. Love this little spot. Convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
not really. We went during off season. Hardly anything was open until Friday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Family get away

Great stay close to the beach and town for walking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the big pool and nice spacious and clean rooms. I disliked the parking cement the hump is not good for the cars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A block from the water in beautiful Port Austin. Lodge is a bit older but staff are nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very minimal extras in the room...but ok for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

One bed was very squeaky . The other bed was lopsided. The bathroom was very small especially for a tall portly man.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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
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