Lakeside Motor Inn

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Beverly

The staff was great, friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable with some odd quirks. The mattress was smaller than the bed frame and the shower curtain was too long resulting in a mess of wet fabric in the tub with you. The location worked well for us; it's a beautiful town. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Apr 2026

Kris

Very basic , needs updates

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Kayla

Every one was so freaking nice the rooms were very clean and well kept 10/10 will be going back

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

Rachel

This hotel has a retro aesthetic. It is slightly awkward, yet cozy overall. It had a full size coffee pot but only a four cup coffee pod available for use. The coffee pot was set appropriately on a table near an outlet but the outlet didn’t t work. The hair dryer appeared to be a wall unit but it was set in the bedroom dresser drawer. The bathroom appeared freshly painted yet there were paint streaks and specks all over the vanity. There were two shampoos set out rather than a shampoo and conditioner and the lotion was partially used. The lighting included an overhead light and a single lamp, making it only very bright or very dark. It feels like a blend of the past with a few elements of the new—a pieced together array forming an overall unit that is functional but not user convenient. Positively it’s very clean. The staff person was very friendly. It was physically warm (yet with only an on or off option regarding temperature control). Not within the hotel’s control—my sleep was interrupted around 3:00 a.m. by a local train that made a good deal of noise too early. The train kicked up again around 5:00 a.m. so slept wasn’t great. Lastly, the hotel staff appear to leave at midnight (per their signage/information) due to staffing shortages. I think I may have been the only person in the entire hotel after the front desk person left at midnight, which was kind of uncomfortable, yet I still stayed. It was okay overall but I’m not sure I’d stay again especially at the cost.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Julie

The staff was so friendly! We had a problem figuring out the TV and they came right up to our room and worked on it until they got the channels to come in. The room was very large and included a kitchenette which came with dishes and utensils. The beds were firm, but not rock hard, or worn. We have an 85 lb dog and he was welcomed! Plenty of walking in the area too.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2026

Kresta

If your only other option is sleeping in your car, then this is great. Yes it's clean, and I thought the bed was comfortable, but that's where the positives ended. There were just so many other little things that were disappointing (terrible lighting in the room, shower built for people under 5' tall, no hairdryer in the room). Despite the positive reviews I read, I should have expected that for the price. Next time, I will definitely spend the extra money and stay somewhere else next time.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Patti

The price was right and there were no issues. Thanks for the coffee!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Ryan

Everything was great!

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2025

Tobin

Clean rooms and a great value.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2025

Jim

Clean and comfortable for an overnight stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

John

The staff are always friendly, and they do everything needed to make my stay comfortable. I always look forward to returning to the Lakeside Inn.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Brian

The room was quite large, well arranged, and clean. I appreciated the in room kitchen, although I didn't prepare food. It was, overall, very satisfactory.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Oct 2025

Daniel

Overrated

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Frank

Easy check in, clerk was friendly. Room clean. Parking easy, enough spaces. Only thing I noticed…NO hair dryer in the room! Oh well! Lots of trains passing through so lots of horns blowing!

Leisure

2/10

Poor

13 Oct 2025

Mahbubur

The area of the property was good. They have dominoes Subway near the property. The problem with the property is the room had weird smell and when I was booking the room the price was saying $36 after I booked the room they charged me $188. It was a terrible experience.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Tim

Clean, but run down.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Alan

It was fine.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2025

Sarah

The girl laughed at me when I asked if there's an elevator. Just had a few surgeries and taking several steps is not easy for me.
The phone didn't work in the room to call her to ask what the Wi-Fi password was. the bathroom sink smell like sewer coming out of it. they need to put something down the drain and there was sewer flies lying around it. Mirrors were splashed up and not clean, gross looking. The mattress was very comfortable.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2025

Allan

Room was spacious and clean but there was a distinct cigarette smell. Kitchen was adequate and there a few utensils, as well as dish soap, but nothing to clean or dry them with other than bath washcloths and bath towels. The bed was very comfortable. The property is adjacent to Hy 41 and close to a railroad track so there will be noise, especially if a train goes by (whistle for the intersection).

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Patricia

Room was clean, a fair size and equipped ok. For the price I was impressed

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2025

Cheryl

Sheets,pillow cases stained. Exhaust fan in bathroom not usable-made a loud screeching noise when turned on.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Sydney

The room was clean and quiet. We had a great stay overall.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2025

Patricia

The room was clean and comfortable, no issues there. This motel advertised \"waterfront views\", showed a photo of a small marina. That marina was about 6 blocks away, you could not see the lake from this motel. The nice patio for a picnic was a broken picnic table and a small charcoal grill. We had a highway right in front with railroad tracks running behind the highway, train whistle blast at 5:30 a.m. was not appreciated. I do not blame Expedia for this but, I am curious as to how Expedia could have helped us with this false advertisement and disappointment with this motel.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2025

Earl

Pros: price was good for just needing a place to rest for a night. Front desk was friendly but he did not know much English. Room was easy to find. Had basic amenities like shampoo and soap and ice down the hall.

Cons: Lobby and room smelled terrible. Window unit for A/C. Shower curtain was gross and needed to be replaced. Water temp/pressure could have been better but wouldn’t have been a deal breaker if it had felt cleaner.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2025

Kris

Room smells of smoke.

2/10

Poor

15 Sep 2025

Jean

The rooms were very very dirty. Mold on the shower curtain. Beds are old very uncomfortable. The drains smelled terrible… made you want to throw up. The town needs an upgrade on hotels!
The town is a beautiful place to visit.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

greg

Clean...super quiet..easy in easy out food in walking distance..I've stayed several times. Its my go to stop when im in tbe area

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Bharath

Decent stay

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2025

Trisha

It was a room. Clean but nothing to go on about. Attendant was nice

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2025

Kelly

Nice place horrible service.

Check in person unable to speak English, just pointed to signs in the wall gave me key and walked away. Did not sign I any forms or receive any information.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2025

Leeah

179.00 is a little much for this property, but I had no choice. Everything was booked in the surrounding areas. And the smell when you first walk in to check is an overbearing. Lucky the room didn’t smell like that

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Ted

Decent price, clean and convenient. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2025

Kelly

The hotel needs updating but for the price we paid it was fine. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Since it's on the highway we could hear traffic all night along with trains blowing their whistles.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Geraldine

Just off Hwy 2, convenient parking, gas & fast food. Clean, Bed comfortable, just the bare necessities, water, juice & coffee in lobby.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

12 Aug 2025

Brandon

Check in was an utter nightmare. I had paid via expedia and even shown the staff the credit card charge, he was rude and disrespectful demanding payment. I stated that i was going to call expedia to sort out the issue which continued to irritate him and he acted as if i was not within my right to ensure that i didnt pay twice for a reservation . I called expedia and got the issue sorted out and the front desk manager continued to treat me with disrespect and rudeness as if i was a nuisance to be at this hotel. The rooms were not what i was expecting. They were old and janky. Walls painted and apots on the ceiling as if no care was taken. The wifi aignal was very low. The temperature of the room was either freezing or roasting, no in between. After staying two nights, we regretted our decision to stay at this hotel and wished we would have slept in our vehical. We were even locked out of our room at 9 am on check out day. Checl out time is at 11am. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone and tell others to avoid it and stay elsewhere. For the price, there are certain expectations that you expect, ive stayed in nicer motel 6 than his hotel. There is even a random toilet on their property just sitting there. The beds were very uncomfortable additionally. Next time we will be staying at the casino which is not only cheaper but much more updated and had much more respectful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Robert

For a cheaper hotel, it was very nice. A little out dated but comfortable. 10 minute walk to a huge beach was a great perk.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Robert

The only thing I noticed was the view wasn’t great.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Jonathan

Good beds. Good stay. Good value. Excellent staff

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

Tracy

It was okay. Good place to sleep and shower. The double room beds are small. Two adults could not fit in one bed. The WiFi was spotty. The tv repeatedly searched for service.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

Christopher

Check in check out fast . However they said Expedia would send me a receipt . I expected for them to print me one . Nope

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Thin blankets, even thinner toilet paper, holes in window screens, broken hair dryer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Marcia

Room was clean and comfortable . Basic hotel . Steps were carpeted and needed cleaning . ( hard area to keep clean .)

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2025

Wayne

Property could use some upgrading.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Tracy

Close to Gladstone lakefront, food options within walking distance. Quiet. Beds are a bit high up so if you are short and handicapped it’s a bit of a struggle getting up into bed. Staff is friendly and helpful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Gregory

Yes itbis an older motel but it is kep clean and in good condition.
3 fast food locations adjacent to the parking lot

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2025

Melissa

The environment was very quiet, the room was clean and quite spacious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Cora

Clean with great amenities, easy and close to the freeway

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

TAMMY

Nice, spacious, comfortable and clean. Everything you need. We just stopped for a night on our travels but check in was super easy and the room exceeded expectations. Don't let the motel vibe scare you away (unless you are looking for room service). The room temperature was comfortable when we got there which is unusual. Super cozy, I would stay here again

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Sara

The hotel was great and convenient for where I needed to go, but the only downside was that therl trains passing through would blare their horns in the early morning making it hard to sleep in and relax.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Mike

It was very clean. A little dated but clean. Continental breakfast needs some work. Value was great. The pictures under property description makes you think its on the water with docks. Its not on the water, your blocks away from the bay. A little misleading. The staff were very nice and accommodating. I would stay again.
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Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2025

Tollie

It was not bad for one night but I wouldn’t want to stay a week. The bed was comfortable and water was hot. I think if I was visiting that area in he future I would find other accommodation.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

William

Great little motel with clean room and awesome bed! Quick check in and good staff. Coffee needs work.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Jessica

Beautiful and spacious, didn't like that our King suite didn't have a hot plate or griddle to cook on

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Jul 2025

Kasey

walls were very dirty, tub clearly was not cleaned, toiletries had been used

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

James

It was conveniently accessible to the event that I did. The staff was very helpful

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2025

sandi

Room was hot and noisy and had a bad smell along with bed covers were not very clean

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2025

Laura

Listen, this is just a you-get-what-you-pay for property. It definitely smells a little stale and the AC was really poor- would NOT stay here if it was any hotter out (we stayed beginning of June for 1 night). Other than that, check in was fast, bed was fine, etc. If you are pressed on budget and are just looking for 1 night, this place is fine.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

Diana

Nice hotel for an overnight stay.

The check in was good. Guy was very friendly. Room was clean, nice bathroom, tv worked well, and air conditioning was new.

Noisy highway and there wasn't anything for breakfast except water and juice.

All in all we would probably stay there again because the cost was very economical.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Dawn

Perfect for our stay!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

Glenn D

Price was reasonable

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Aaron

Excellent Stay at a Great Price

Stayed here for a weekend and the room was excellent at a great price. Spacious and clean. Excellent TV, check in check out was simple. You have two gas stations and a Mcdonalds and Subway right there. It was exactly what I needed, I was pleasantly surprised!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Clean, friendly. Could be efit from couple tweaks

If all you want is a clean bed and all you plan to do in your room is sleep, this facility will do the job. The staff is friendly, check in and check out are simple and painless, rooms are clean.

Although the room was spacious, there was no comfy chair or nook to sit in and read to relax before going to bed. There was a desk and one office chair, which is clearly not enough seating for two people.

Website mentioned a breakfast. When we checked in, we found that was no longer true. All it would take is a simple change to their website so expectations more closely match what's on offer.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Monique

Was a good value for what we needed!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2025

Rebecca Lynn

Older motel. Decor was very out dated. Beds were comfortable. Room was clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Richard

Great experience, check in was fast. Our room was nice and spacious and clean! We could not hear others next to us and the inn seemed full. Many fast food options within a 2 minutes walk from the inn. The whole experience was great especially considering the cost of the room which was definitely lower than average.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

John

Very clean room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Mark

Quick and easy check in process. Dog friendly. Quiet. Comfortable bed. Air conditioner worked well.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2025

Cindy

Old and run down. Many trip hazards, all door entrances.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

Steven

Motorcycle trip. Wanted to be close to the beach.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

William

fast check in. Clean room

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

benjamin v

Gentleman at the desk was polite and efdicient. Room was as expected, ckean and simple. I slept well

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2025

Joseph

This hotel was conveniently located about halfway between our home in West Michigan and St.Paul/Minneapolis. We found Gladstone to be a pleasant little town to explore and caught the sunset down by the lighthouse pier. Good choice of restaurants, too.
The hotel itself was fine. We slept well. The bathroom was clean.
Don't however count on the coffee provided in room. Very bitter and the packet of creamer broke in hard pieces when opened. Thank goodness for the McDonalds practically next door.
Also someone needs to do a little window washing. The front side door was completely smudged and dirty. Poor first impression. Also there was a good sized hole in the window screen in the room that should be fixed. All in all though, the stay was good for the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Theresa

Friendly and nicely cleaned rooms in an easy to find location.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Roberto

The establishment itself was well maintained. Location was great too for what we needed, excrete that its close to the rail line and train horns woke us up twice in the night

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Therese Marie

I like everything about Lakeside Motor Inn. The staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and neat. I always stay here if a room is available when I am going through the Gladstone/Escanaba area.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

Tonya

Very quiet, clean and very kind staff. I’ll definitely stay again!

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2025

Mark

Not good

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Suzanne

Right on our route. Walking distance to fast food option. Close to the water. Good price.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Dolores

Rooms were very clean.
Tub was very dangerous. It was extremely slippery. The shower curtain was 3 feet too long. The tub wall was 3 feet deep. So To step in or out was dangerous. There are not any grab bars. Toilet paper seemed to be rationed so I bought my own to supplement.
But for the money, it was sufficient. The other person staying with me went to a friends house to shower since she could not safely step in or out of the tub.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

sara

Was quiet, clean and friendly

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2025

Denise

The bed was very high off the floor. The bed covers was very warm like polar-tex blanket . Most hotels have thin bed cover and sheet covering them. The bed must of had plastic cover. We were both hot all night.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

THOMAS

Clean room, but older hotel that looks in need of some updates. Our room faced the highway so traffic noise was reality. No hairdryer. But for the price Memorial Day weekend, good value for just an overnight stay.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Kelly

Property is very dated, with few outlets to plug in devices. For the price, it was fine, but don’t expect too much.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2025

Jeff

Easy access, close to the bay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Debbie

Visiting the U.P.

My kids and grandkids live in Gladstone so we started staying there. At first thougjt prices were a little high. But now good prices. Friendly people very kind. Always gives us the same room love it. Nice place to stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Micah

Great stay!

Nice sized room, comfortable and clean. Microwave and fridge were convenient. Great location!

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 May 2025

Jedrzejewski

The lobby is used for construction material storage. Dirty window, fridge...

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

John

Being next to a major highway, there is some traffic noise.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

mark

always a nice conveniant place to stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

Darlene

The room was very clean and comfortable. I was in a suite that was perfect for my stay. Bed was comfortable.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2025

WENDEE

Great people that run this hotel. Always stay here when I visit from Grand Rapids.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Therese Marie

I look for a motel that has a friendly, helpful staff and is clean and safe. The Lakeside Motor Inn has everything I need. As for property, I can walk to a few eateries without going into traffic. The location is excellent.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Denise

This is a nice place to stay. The owners are nice and the rooms have always been clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2024

Richard

The property was okay,