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Lakeside Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Clear Lake with free parking

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Exterior
Reception
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Clear Lake

At Lakeside Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Clear Lake State Park and Clear Lake State Park Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Clear Lake hotel include City Beach Park and MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine.

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • City Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Central Gardens of North Iowa - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Clear Lake State Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Other Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Inn

Hotel in Clear Lake with free parking
Lakeside Inn offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Clear Lake hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Lakeside Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lakeside Inn?

Lakeside Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Inn?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Inn on 29 Sept 2025 start from AU$179.01, including 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.

Is parking available at Lakeside Inn?

Yep, Lakeside Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lakeside Inn?

Yep, Lakeside Inn is a short 18-minute walk from Clear Lake State Park Beach.

Is Lakeside Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lakeside Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lakeside Inn?

No, Lakeside Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lakeside Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lakeside Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 668 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 668 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 668 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 668 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 668 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful weekend with the grandkids and my mom. Staff was super awesome. Easy check in, room was great and the view of the lake awesome. Convenience of the restaurant / bar perfect as well. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view, quiet location, restaurant is a plus. Had to change rooms as our lock cards did not work. Staff was helpful with that. A bit disappointed in the morning coffee and muffins (none of either) but were able to get extra k cups for coffee. Parking was a bit of a challenge as we have a large van. I would stay here again and would recommend to others. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best view possible, very helpful staff. Parking just steps from our room . Needs better lighting and outlets near bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved staying at the Lakeside Inn. We had a gorgeous view of the lake, from our room. Everyone were so friendly. We will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a gem. We love staying here and the staff are wonderful and accommodating. We come here every year!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Smalll gem to enjoy.

We had such an amazing stay. This property is a hidden gem that I am so super excited we found. The gal that runs the hotel is so amazing and is so friendly with a smile on her face always. The property is small and perfect. We had a patio that we so enjoyed. The rooms are right on the water and this property has a restaurant and pull up bar. So fun to watch the people and the food was great. Rooms are very clean and had everything you needed for your stay. Will definitely be returning.
View from our patio.
Restaurant and bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakeside view w seating outside; convenient restaurant;
View from outside table.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. A/c. Little loud but checking staff awesome view awesome. Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice place to stay. The view is beautiful and it's not very big. But if you're going somewhere for relaxation this isn't the place. They have a restaurant and lounge outside which is nice but loud. And there's only a handful of rooms so you're all close to the restaurant. And they even have live music which again is nice but loud. And it's very hard to just sit out on your patio and enjoy the view cuz there's always people. As for the room it could use a paint job there was a lot of scrapes but it was nice furniture everything was clean and the people were friendly. And the view couldn't be beat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying here. Very friendly people in the hotel, bar and restaurant. Great water edge location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY, SAINT LOUIS

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY, SAINT LOUIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful weekend and the property was perfect for relaxing on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not much boat parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view of the lake was beautiful, and enjoyed sitting down by the lake with friends. The staff were excellent, food very good as well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The property is under new ownership as of the 1st of the year and we met them. Fabulous people. The rooms are freshly updated with outstanding comfortable beds, new paint, walk-in showers, service was impeccable. The view of the lake was gorgeous. There was a microwave, refrigerator, Keurig in the rooms. There was a restaurant out back that included a bar, but it did not serve breakfast, nor is there a continental breakfast, but don't let that deter you from staying there! Plenty of breakfast places close by. We will be returning for another stay! Rhonda A
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025