Come, stay a while in Clare County
Escape to Clare County and find your perfect home away from home. With over 325 rooms to choose from, our accommodations cater to every traveler. Whether you’re seeking a family adventure, a romantic retreat, a golf outing with friends, or a business trip, you’ll discover the ideal spot to unwind and recharge. Embrace the peaceful charm and warm hospitality that make Clare County a perfect Up North getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Best Western- Clare
10100 S Clare Ave
Clare, Michigan 48617
989-229-3000
Explore the lakes, trails, golf courses, and winter recreation opportunities in northern Michigan with ease when you stay at the Best Western Clare Hotel. Conveniently located in Clare, where the north begins, this hotel provides easy access to a variety of activities. Hit the slopes or the 18-hole course at Snow Snake Mountain Ski and Golf, and enjoy proximity to Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, and local ATV and snowmobile trails. Just a short drive away, you’ll find great golfing, the Soaring Eagle Casino, Kelly Shorts Stadium, and the specialty shops and antique stores in downtown Clare.
Doherty Hotel
604 N McEwan St
Clare, MI 48617
989-386-3441
The historic Doherty Hotel, built in 1924, offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay. Enjoy a full-service restaurant and cocktail lounge, an indoor pool with a jacuzzi, and a business center. Guests can choose from elegant rooms featuring fireplaces, jacuzzis, wet bars, and more. The Doherty Hotel also provides a full complimentary breakfast and convenient truck and trailer parking. Additionally, the hotel offers various packages, including golf and casino packages, romantic getaway packages, spa packages, and hike and bike packages.
• 157 Guest Rooms
• Indoor Heated Pool & Jacuzzi
• Free Well-Lit Parking
• Banquet Facilities
• All Rooms Non-Smoking
• Handicap Accessible Rooms
• Fireplaces, Refrigerators & Wet Bars Available
• Cribs and Rollaways
• Voice Mail
• Basic Cable
• Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet
• Pet friendly hotel $25/per pet/evening
Lakeside Motel & Cottages
515 E Park St
Harrison, MI 48625
989-539-0706
Clare County’s only waterfront property, Lakeside Motel & Cottages sits on over 2 acres of Budd Lake’s southern shoreline in downtown Harrison, MI. Lakeside’s scenic outdoor spaces offer guests 225 feet of naturalized waterfront with a private beach, dock, pavilion, grills, and a fire pit. Experience the tranquility of Northern Michigan with our clean, comfortable, and convenient accommodations nestled on the shores of beautiful Budd Lake. Where small town charm and all the comforts of home await you in every season. Whether you prefer to stay in one of our newly updated Motel Rooms designed for comfort and convenience or one of our Cozy Cabins mixing the tradition of the rustic lake side cabin with modern comfort, the Wilcox family hopes you will come and discover what makes Lakeside the ideal choice for your stay!
All newly updated guest rooms are well appointed with updated amenities including:
* Air conditioning
* Quiet natural gas heat
* Upgraded bath and bed linens
* Extended basic cable on LCD HDTV
* Free high speed wireless internet
* In-room coffee and tea
* An ice machine and microwave are available for all guests in the common area.
Lone Pine Motel
1508 N McEwan St
Clare, MI 48617
989-386-7787
Lone Pine Motel is family-owned and operated, offering clean, comfortable rooms at reasonable rates. Each room includes amenities such as refrigerators, kitchenettes, microwaves, cable TV, and air conditioning. The motel provides ample truck parking and is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Soaring Eagle Casino and five blocks from downtown shopping in Clare. Several restaurants are also within walking distance.
Quality Inn - Clare
10318 S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
989-386-1111
Quality Inn – Clare is conveniently located at Exit 160, providing easy on/off access and semi parking. Just minutes from Soaring Eagle Casino, skiing, and golf, Quality Inn offers packages for all activities. Amenities include an indoor pool and whirlpool, private jacuzzi rooms, spacious deluxe suites with fridge and microwave, in-room coffee, hair dryers, and irons/ironing boards. Guests can enjoy an expanded complimentary breakfast bar, 24-hour guest staff, free local calls, and WiFi. A meeting room is also available. Quality Inn – Clare boasts a Five Sunburst rating and is AAA approved.