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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Our top choices for Bear Lake motels

1. Motel Bear Lake

Bear Lake

Steven

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

2. Inn at the Alpine

Bear Lake

Colleen

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

3. Pleasant Valley Resort

Arcadia

Penny

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

4. Coastal Inn

Beulah

Emily

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

5. Riverside Motel and Marina Manistee

Manistee

Jon

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Cottage #1, 3 Bedrooms,Full Kitchen | Living area

6. Crystal Lake Resort

Beulah

Christine

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

7. Scully's Manistee Outpost Motel

Manistee

Darryl

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette

8. Coastal Suites Resort

Beulah

Lisa

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

Harbor Lights Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Staff here were great and very friendly. Loved the great donuts every morning!"

Mushroom Cap Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Remodeled excellent condition clean comfortable beds. Manager was helpful and kind. She told us about the fire ring in the back of the property with free firewood which my son and grandson and I enjoyed very much. She even brought us some marshmallows to roast. I would highly recommend this hotel. They have numerous options of rooms and cabins. Close to the Manistee river hiking trails hodenpyle reservoir with boating kayaking fishing etc. 30 minutes to Traverse City 20 minutes to Cadillac 45 minutes to Lake Michigan. Near the snowmobile trails ski resorts for winter fun. Great location at very reasonable rates. We will stay here again!"

NEW! Lost and Found Forest: Unique Mid-Century Modern Home with Tons of Character! Only 4.5 Miles from Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course!

8/10 Good

"Julia was great! She was very attentive. The home is very dated and needs some work. The rooms are big and would be a great house for entertaining."

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Bear Lake Motels information

Number of reviews	804
Accommodation	11 Motels
Lowest Price	€72
Highest Price	€770

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 James Lake. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Wolf River Golf Park, Bear Lake and Chestnut Hills Golf Course.

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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