Bear Lake Motel: Best Bear Lake Motels 2026

Q: What are the best motels in Bear Lake?

Motel Bear Lake : If driving, you'll be within 12 minutes of Lake Michigan. Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Inn at the Alpine : Free WiFi, free parking and a picnic area are available during your stay. You'll be located within 13 minutes of Lake Michigan by car.

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a macrame wall hanging, and two bedside lamps.

1. Motel Bear Lake

Bear Lake

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception area with a stone counter, a fireplace, and a mounted sign reading "Inn at the Alpine".

2. Inn at the Alpine

Bear Lake

Colleen

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

3. Pleasant Valley Resort

Arcadia

Lloyd

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a hanging light fixture, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.

4. Coastal Inn

Beulah

Susana

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a coffee maker.

5. Coastal Suites Resort

Beulah

Jerica

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A room with a wooden herringbone floor, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a television, and a door leading to another room.

6. Crystal Lake Resort

Beulah

Carrie

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A covered outdoor deck with a hot tub, a table, and chairs.

7. Scully's Manistee Outpost Motel

Manistee

Darryl

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A reception area with a stone counter, a 'Things to Do & Places to Go' brochure, a 'Traverse City' brochure, and a 'Nearby Food and Drink' sign.

8. Honor Motel

Honor

Jeff

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manistee

8/10 Good

"Clean, well-maintained property, no frills, but had a great stay. Only complaints would be the TV didn’t seem to work (since I was only there one night, I didn’t bother to ask for help from staff), and I wished the breakfast had included more allergy friendly options (gluten and dairy free were basically non-existent). But overall, it was a great stay at a reasonable price!"

Super 8 by Wyndham Manistee

8/10 Good

"The heat/cool system was right on point. Two front desk gals were very nice. Met another employee & we chatted a bit twice - again, very nice. There were a couple things re: cleanliness: microwave timer still at 2 sec left suggests the keypad wasn't cleaned - or was but not reset; TV remote's keys could use a good toothbrushing w/ a wipe; area below microwave was spattered. Nothing I couldn't live with. Decent stay overall."

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Bear Lake Motels information

Number of reviews	1,139
Accommodation	12 Motels
Lowest Price	€94
Highest Price	€157

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Bear Lake?

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Bear Lake. Top sights to visit include Lake Michigan.

What is a motel?

Motel properties often offer free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. In the US, motels boomed after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Bear Lake?

Motel Bear Lake: If driving, you'll be within 12 minutes of Lake Michigan. Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Inn at the Alpine: Free WiFi, free parking and a picnic area are available during your stay. You'll be located within 13 minutes of Lake Michigan by car.

What things can I to do in Bear Lake?

Those who've visited Bear Lake like the lakeside. Take time for sightseeing and enjoy all there is to do in this family-friendly area. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Michigan, Pierport Beach and Bear Lake. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: James Lake, Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Wolf River Golf Park.

What's the seasonal weather like in Bear Lake?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Bear Lake to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -2°C. The snowiest months in Bear Lake are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 38 cm of snowfall.

What are my options for getting around Bear Lake while staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Bear Lake to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is located 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away. You can also search for flights into Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital), which is 35.5 mi (57.2 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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