I stayed here for a just over a week while in the area on business. The price is very reasonable, and the accommodations clean and tidy. I had the pleasure of staying in the rock n' roll room which was an added plus! Room has full sized fridge, microwave and kitchenette. The bathroom is small and the shower is tiny, but you can still get the job done. It's just across the street from the legendary Surf ballroom and a hop, skip and jump from the lake. The courtyard of the motel has a very nice patio with Gas grills (and all the tools and spices) tables and TV. I was here before pool season but the pool area is also very nice. The owners are very friendly folks who want to help you enjoy your stay at this great motel. I will definitely return and stay at the Hilltop.

My husband surprised me with this hotel stay for our 2nd anniversary. We live in clear lake so I was aware of the hotels background. The hotel looks worse than it is on the outside. Once you get to the center pool area the atmosphere changes and has a family summer party happy setting. It was very hot when we came and spent all our time in the pool which was nice owner cleaned it right before we got in. Still lots of bugs and leaves in the pool but that's expected with an outdoor pool. The hotel room (we stayed in the sailboat beach themem room I think) was nasty. I will admit I have phobias with hotel rooms but this was just gross. Carpet was filthy bathroom had hairs all over. I wouldn't touch anything if I could help it. This room actually made me cry and started a fight between my husband and I on our anniversary. I refused to sleep in this hotel and my husband refused to not get his money worth and not sleep there so we slept apart on our anniversary. Overall the day was good and I look back on the anniversary as not perfect but a great day. Hubby and I spent most of it in the pool together and we completely forgot we were in our hometown. It felt like Florida :) it was a great little adventure. But could have been better. I wouldnt stay here again but would pay to use the deck and pool area in the summer! This hotel is not up to my standards but I knew that because like owner said, there is only so much a 1940s hotel in clear lake can offer. For that its good. Short walk to the beach too!

Charming motel across the street from the Surf Ballroom where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper played their last shows. (If you're lucky enough to be there when the 'Bop on in and have a look around' sign is hanging on the door - you'll see that the place is pretty amazing). The motel is also across from lovely Clear Lake. Walking distance to little town of antique stores. Friendly people all around. I highly recommend taking a long walk - it's a beautiful area. The motel itself has themed rooms, an outdoor pool, hot tub and game room with ping pong. Our room had 3 beds, a mini fridge and microwave. They also offer a large library of dvds and family games free of charge. Nothing fancy, but very nice overall.

We use trip advisor to find great hotels and have never been disappointed.. until now. It was dirty and needed maintenance work. The worst: there were brown smears on the toilet seat and white stains and multiple blond hairs on the bluesheets. The manager changed the sheets and washed the toilet: the replaced and cleaned items appeared OK. There were crackers under the dresser and a baby toy the size of a phone under the bed. I mentioned to the manager that I thought maybe that they had missed the room when cleaning (I was hoping what I found wasn't a "cleaned" room). The only response I got was "I am sorry you feel that way". They were not friendly, but im sure they weren't happy I asked them to change the sheets and wash the toilet. The ceiling had a 12 inch diameter circle where the plaster had come off the ceiling and other areas that looked like they were going to come down. the bathroom is extremely small. There is barely room to shut the door or get to the toilet. . We discussed leaving the hotel and just losing our money, but we decided to stay since it was late. the outside walkways are covered with artificial green grass/carpet, but it is in bad shape and ripping off. The outside of the hotel is all concrete and streets, but there is a small courtyard and pool in the center. The second floor walkway feels mushy and I was uncomfortable walking on it. It is a short walk to the lake from the hotel, and it does have a porch area some of the guests use. I did not see any bed bugs in the beds. It is cheap.