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

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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

Collage of images showcasing local attractions and offerings, including a plate of pasta from The Golden Stag, glasses of cider from Northern Natural Cider House, fresh strawberries from Miller's Northwood Market, a breakfast plate from Lakeside Cafe, a burger and soda from The Outrider, barrels at Iron Fish Distillery, desserts from Kilwins in Frankfort, and a clothing display from Maggie's, with a central circular label reading "Motel Bear Lake, 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

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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

Interior of a motel room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a microwave on top of a mini fridge, a wooden serving cart with a coffee maker and travel guides, a circular wall mirror, and a decorative pillow on a chair.

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

A colorful inflatable pool float with orange, green, yellow, white, and pink stripes, floating in a pool of clear blue water.

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

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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

A woman is placing a container into a white ice bin labeled 'ice' outside near a brick wall.

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

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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

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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

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🇺🇸 Veterans and First Responder Discounts - Learn More

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly, welcomed, safe, and loved - Learn More

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