Lakeside Inn

3.0 star property

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Dock
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
View from room
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
  • Clear Lake State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • City Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Lakeside Inn

Hotel in Clear Lake with free parking
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a garden, and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Lakeside Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lakeside Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Clear Lake State Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Clear Lake State Park and a few minutes from City Beach Park
Lakeside Inn offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Clear Lake hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Local meal delivery service

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Lakeside Inn Clear Lake
Lakeside Clear Lake
Lakeside Inn Hotel
Lakeside Inn Clear Lake
Lakeside Inn Hotel Clear Lake

Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 544 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our room was clean and attractive. Although we didn't ask for a view of the lake, we had one except that there were the legs of stored bar stools sticking up that got in the way of the view. I asked the night before if there would be coffee in the pot in the lobby and was told there would be but wasn't. I knew they didn't provide breakfast but most every place has coffee. The little pot in the room was pretty useless; I only got 1/2 cup and we only had one regular pod for 2 of us. I did really like the paper cups they had for both environmental reasons and more pleasant than styrofoam. Beds were comfortable; pillows not. More than anything, they need office staff on site earlier. Did answer phone number provided quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
R & R
Amazing, total rest & relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lakeside view and room were awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janese

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and view from being on the lake. Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori, West Des Moines

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay! Very clean property, the staff is amazing so helpful and friendly! Great view of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Looks like new. Super clean. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and hotel. We had car issues during our stay, and I have to say that the staff went out of their way to try to help us. Thanks, Jena, for all your help!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great being right on the lake! The balcony off my room was excellent! The rooms are nice and clean with plenty of space. The only things that could improve are the Wifi was very weak and I couldn't get work done that I needed. The other is that no one is there to check you in after 6:00pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Was very clean. I would recommend Lakeside Inn to all my family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great help manager and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did stay off season so it was quiet. The view from patio was perfect. Near the water. Very pleasant. Helpful staff. Great coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Emporia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I usually stick to the big brand hotels, but took a chance on Lakeside Inn and had a wonderful stay. The room had a fantastic waterfront view and a patio. I liked the hard floors. The bed was soft, which was good for me. I was worried about noise with restaurant near my patio; but there was no problem with noise. The friendly staff went above and beyond! Fun little hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view was breathtaking. The hotel was clean and beautiful. Will definitely be back if I’m in Iowa again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

allyn

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with family
Pretty setting! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

We only had 1 bath towel 1 hand towel 1 wash cloth and no bath mat. There were 2 of us in the room. Also the “lake view” was a little deceiving.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024