10 Best Motels in Bear Lake: Find Cheap Motels in Bear Lake, MI 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 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

Katherine

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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

SAR 632 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

3. Pleasant Valley Resort

Arcadia

Lloyd

SAR 574 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

5. Coastal Suites Resort

Beulah

Michelle

SAR 427 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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

SAR 500 total

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

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

SAR 394 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Bear Lake Hotel Reviews

Motel Bear Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice clean quaint comfortable room"

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."

Baymont by Wyndham Beulah

8/10 Good

"This property was well maintained. Rooms were clean and well stocked with the usual amenities. The pool was a decent size and they had two outdoor areas to enjoy. We were put in the handicapped rooms, the bathroom doors were so heavy, at night they made loud sounds when closing. Other than that, this was a very good hotel in Beulah."

Frequently asked questions

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

Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of what Bear Lake has to offer. Top sights to visit include Lake Michigan.

What is a motel?

Motels often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, 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 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 roadtrip, 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 temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Bear Lake are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 15 inches of snowfall.

What are my options for getting around Bear Lake when 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) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 35.5 mi (57.2 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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