What to Expect at
Motel Bear Lake
Communication
Immediately after booking - Email confirmation. If you don't receive your confirmation, please contact us.
3 days Before Arrival - Email and text message with check-in overview
8 am Day of Check-in - Email reminder with check-in instructions
30 mins before Check-in - Text message with your Room Access Instructions and Wifi Info
*If you book less than 3 days before your arrival you will still get all communication*
24-Hour Check-in
Digital key-code access - no physical keys
No lobby check-in process - Park & go straight to your room
Check-in Time: 4 pm - or anytime after
Check-out Time: 11 am
Exclusive Shop Local Guest Offers
Exclusive Offers - Motel Bear Lake guests receive exclusive discounts at dozens of local restaurants, shops, wineries, distilleries, and more!
Curated Businesses - We’ve curated the best destinations in the area. Click here to view the list of partner businesses.
Your Card - You’ll find your Exclusive Shop Local card in your room.
Around the Motel
Michigan Mural Wall - On the backside of the motel, you’ll see our ever-expanding Michigan Mural Wall. Click here to learn more about our artists.
Pickleball & Basketball Courts - Located 1/2 block under beautiful shade trees.
Bear Lake Community Beach - Just across the street, you’ll find a small, sandy beach and life jackets.
Blarney Castle EZ Mart - Also across the street is a great convenience store and gas station with grab-n-go food, booze and ice.
In-room Amenities
TV - Enjoy a smart TV with Netflix included and additional streaming services available with your login - no cable or local channels
Comfort - Organic mattresses, fresh linens, white noise machines, black-out curtains & charging stations
Micro-kitchens - Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee pot, coffee, tea & cute branded mugs.
Dreamy 60s Pool
Palm Springs Vibes - Lounge chairs, pink umbrellas & oversized pool floaties
Open Seasonally - Memorial Day to Labor Day (10am - 8pm)
Weather Closing— Based on our license guidelines, our staff is empowered to close the pool if they deem weather conditions unfit for guest use.
Curated Guest Amenities
Guest Amenity Room - Located to the left of the Lobby doors. Use your room door code
Delightful Finds - Explore our collection of classic games, coffee-table books, kids’ toys, dog treats, and, our favorite, art supplies!
Essentials - Grab a box fan, a first aid kit, tampons, towels - anything needed during your stay.
Ice, ice, babes
No Fancy Ice Machine - We don't have a traditional hotel ice machine (because they are really expensive, and we are just starting up.)
Chest Freezer - Help yourself to our chest cooler with ice scoop in front of the Guest Amenity Room
Guest Support
Lounge Hours: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (May-September)
24/7 Guest Support - Easily text or call: 231-224-6273
No traditional lobby
Cancellations
92% refund 31 days+ before arrival
50% refund 14-30 days before arrival
25% refund 7-13 days before arrival
Please call to cancel.
All are Welcome
🇺🇸 Veterans and First Responder Discounts - Learn More
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly, welcomed, safe, and loved - Learn More
