Escape to the serene lake views at Lakeside Resort and Conference Center, where families can unwind with free continental breakfast, an indoor pool and a waterslide. With a playground, arcade/game room and kids' meals at the on-site restaurant, this hotel is designed for fun. Helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.
Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
beach near Houghton Lake Public Water Access Site - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
beach near Brian's Lakeside Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Brian's Lakeside Marina - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
Arby's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Garrett's Place - 9 min drive
Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge - 23 min drive
MJ's Eatery - 3 min drive
About this property
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center offers a private beach where you can sip a drink at the beach bar, plus activities like water skiing, kayaking, and sailing are nearby. The free water park and indoor pool provide a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center and a hot tub. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A lazy river and a children's pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
70 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (up to 25 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Room service
Traveling with children
Free water park access
Children's pool
Lazy river
Playground
Children's menu
What to do
On a private beach
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Business center
Conference space (10000 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bike repair services
Bike cleaning
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2013
ATM/banking
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Free water park
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Lazy river
Hot tub
Waterslide
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 40
Wheelchair-accessible parking
5 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchairs available on site
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Yard
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Lakeside Bar and Grille - Onsite family restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Fitness center access
In-room coffee
Pool access
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 20 2026 to May 4 2026 (dates subject to change):
Swimming pool
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Lakeside Resort Houghton Lake
Lakeside Houghton Lake
Comfort Suites Lakeside Hotel Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake Comfort Suites
Lakeside And Conference Center
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center Hotel
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center Houghton Lake
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center Hotel Houghton Lake
Frequently asked questions
Does Lakeside Resort and Conference Center offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lakeside Resort and Conference Center does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Lakeside Resort and Conference Center?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from April 20 2026 to May 4 2026 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at Lakeside Resort and Conference Center?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 25 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Lakeside Resort and Conference Center?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lakeside Resort and Conference Center?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Lakeside Resort and Conference Center and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and hunting. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Lakeside Resort and Conference Center also has a private beach and a lazy river, as well as a fitness center and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Lakeside Resort and Conference Center?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Lakeside Bar and Grille.
Does Lakeside Resort and Conference Center have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around Lakeside Resort and Conference Center like?
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center is a short 2-minute walk from Houghton Lake and 3 minutes' walk from Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area.
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Reviews
Lakeside Resort and Conference Center Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2026
Great staff, restaurant has excellent food!
Taryn
Taryn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2026
It was clean wonderful organized fast-checking clean rooms pool was fun and amazing a little cold but still fun
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2025
The lake was beautiful!
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
Nice property clean great restaurant
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
We love it here. Only place we will stay in Houghton Lake
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Nice hotel! Kids enjoyed the pool.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
Staff is great, place is always clean
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
Staff very friendly and helpful
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
awesome place
spectacular sunrise view .
very clean. They can have EV chargers in parking space. will be helpful
Rajesh
Rajesh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
The staff was amazing.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Lake view beautiful
Phyllis
Phyllis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2024
Hotel is older and rooms could use some updating. The water park area is great. Restaurant was good and the staff at the hotel was very helpful.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2023
The room was very clean we stay at this hotel a lot it has a lot to do with the water park and the restaurant and they take pets so it's awesome
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2024
Very spacious rooms, beautiful view. A little too pricey for the condition of the hotel.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2024
Needs some work
We stayed in the executive suite, bottom floor, which is falling apart a bit. Jacuzzi in the room caused water damage to the ceiling.Door to our room was coming off the hinges, the 2 sliding glass doors didnt have working locks so they had sticks in the track and no room service from the restaurant. It was clean and the bed was comfy. Staff was awesome! Free breakfast had huge waffles but they were rubbery.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2023
Stayed here for a family Christmas party for one night.
Water park for the kids was wonderful. We requested that all 4 rooms be close together (all separate reservations, too) and that was accommodated by the professional hotel staff. Location directly on Houghton Lake was beautiful, even in the winter. Hotel was clean and nicely decorated for Christmas. Bathroom linens were plush and abundant. The king bed was firm and had high quality linens on it. Breakfast hours and selection could be improved with offering some kind of protein such as eggs and sausages. The carb-laden breakfast was not healthy and the hours of 6 to 9:30 am was too early for us. We had a great time overall and would definitely come back here.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2026
Super clean, super nice ppl
Heather
Heather, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 1, 2026
Air barely worked, pool was closed for renovation
Raymond
Raymond, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 12, 2026
Dirty room, dirty hottub, rude staff
Mackenzie
Mackenzie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Cozy room and great staff
kimberly
kimberly, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 12, 2026
Lake view is always beautiful, room was pretty clean,was a little disappointed that they had a frat party that we wernt aware of & all kids were on same floor & up till 4:00 am, nobody would awnser at front desk when called at 1:00 to ask for them to control noise
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 1, 2026
Decent
Levi
Levi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
It was a lovely place to stay with a great experiences on Houghton Lake.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 25, 2026
This entire hotel was garbage staff was ridiculous the room was filthy I will not recommend this to anyone.