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    Our top choices for Lake City motels

    1. Econo Lodge Cadillac

    A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

    2. Sun 'N Snow Hotel

    A room with a large window, a round table with four chairs, a floral sofa, and a small wooden table.

    3. Cadillac Inn

    A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs and tables, a large window, and a framed picture on the wall.

    4. River Country Motor Lodge

    A residential building with a brick facade, a front porch, and a blue staircase.

    5. North Country American Inn

    A small, well-organized office with a coffee station, a water cooler, and various informational posters on the wall.

    6. The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

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    7. The Windmoor Lodge

    A bathroom with a mirror, shelves with towels, a hair dryer, and a basket.

    8. Rodeway Inn Kalkaska

    A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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    Nestled among sparkling lakes, this charming town invites you to dive into outdoor adventures. Explore Lake Missaukee's pristine shores or cast a line in Crooked Lake for a relaxing day of fishing.

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    An aerial view of a marina surrounded by residential buildings and a forested area.

    Top reviews in Lake City

    Cadillac Inn

    A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs and tables, a large window, and a framed picture on the wall.

    River Country Motor Lodge

    A residential building with a brick facade, a front porch, and a blue staircase.

    The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

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    The Windmoor Lodge

    A bathroom with a mirror, shelves with towels, a hair dryer, and a basket.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the nightly rate for a motel in Lake City?

    You can find a great deal from $72 on Lake City motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Lake City motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

    Is it better to stay in a Lake City motel or hotel?

    Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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