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Lakeside Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Clear Lake with free parking

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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

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 306 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 306 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 301 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 306 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA, 50428

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • City Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 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
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Other Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seven's 777 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Inn

Property highlights
Lakeside Inn provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, local meal delivery service, and smoke-free premises
  • 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
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable 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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • 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

  • Flat-screen TV with 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
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
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

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)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Inn?

As of Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Inn on Jan 1, 2026 start from $85.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

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Reviews

Lakeside Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 686 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and the restaurant attached! Beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, comfortable beds and friendly staff. Loved it!
The view from our patio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay on lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s adorable. Staff is great. Check in and check out was so simple. Loved every thing about the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were not there during the "season" so lots of things were closed already. The motel and being on the water was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice abd accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness
My room overlooked the roof of the attached summer restaurant. I would much rather have had an unobstructed view of beautiful Clear Lake. Bed was comfortable and being later in the year it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for only one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lakeside view! Very clean & quiet. Bed was comfortable. Temperature control (AC unit was inoperable/broken).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our visit was in early October, but we still enjoyed the lakeside view. The staff was friendly The only negative part of our stay was that we were assigned rooms on the second floor and there is no elevator at the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Outside area could use some improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the sunset on the lake, but the next morning all the chairs and tables were picked up and we couldn't enjoy the area. The girls at the desk were very accomodating and we appreciated them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great Place To Stay

One of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Thought the property sits on the lakefront, most of the rooms have a view of the outdoor restaurant or the roof over the restaurant Instead of the lake. The onsite restaurant is only open from Memorial Day thru Labor Day, and there are no restaurants within walking distance for breakfast. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the water. Loved eating outdoors on the waterfront! Dr. Jeff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Being on the water with a view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025