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1603 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428-2720
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64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
“Great view and friendly staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2012

I stayed here in July 2012. The property was recently re-modeled by new owners. It is located directly on the lake with great sunset views. Our party had three rooms and everyone was very satisfied with the accommodations. The rooms are clean, beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked really well in my room. My room also had an enormous jetted tub, but I didn't use it.
There is a simple continental breakfast available in the very small lobby, but no seating. There is a lakeside restaurant called The Landing on one corner of the property that is open for lunch and dinner serving appetizers, salads and sandwiches. This is really nice because there doesn't seem to be many places to eat or drink that have a view of the lake.
The friendly owners and staff deserve a mention. They accommodated all requests quickly and cheerfully and really seemed to care that we were happy with our stay. I plan to return next summer.

Room Tip: Room 105 has a spa tub.
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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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August 19, 2012
Thank you for the very nice review. We look forward to seeing you again next summer!
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Monroe
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wonderful Inn with a great view of Clear Lake !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2012

Just returned from staying in the South Shore Inn and I would highly recommend it. After we checked in and walked into our room, we were immediately drawn to the wonderful view of the lake. The rooms looked like they had just been updated and were large, nice, and clean. The owners and staff were a group of classy individuals. They were gracious hosts and treated us like old friends -- loved it. Staff recommended great places to shop, explore, and eat; they know their community well. Our group of 12 girls booked for next year before we left, but I hope to return before that with my husband and maybe all the kids. Sitting and enjoying refreshing drinks at the restaurant/bar area while having that great view of the lake was awesome. In the early evening, we even took a pontoon ride around the lake; that was the icing on the cake. I would highly recommend this Inn if you enjoy being right on the lake and like a friendly environment!

Room Tip: The rooms on the lower level had patio areas with tables and chairs. The upstairs rooms had small d...
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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Parkville, Missouri
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Place to Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2012

I am a business traveler and spend 130 nights a year in hotels. South Shore Inn was a great break from the Marriott Products in which I stay. The staff is GREAT, the rooms are big, the view of the lake is spectacular, and the restaurant has great food and drink prices are cheap. I will bring my family here to stay on a vacation and I will return here when I am back in this area for business. I highly recommend South Shore Inn!!!!

Room Tip: All rooms have a lake view so you cannot go wrong.
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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, Iowa
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The New South Shore Inn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

The rooms have been remodeled and the updates are nice. We enjoyed the new boat lift. The new South Shore Inn has changed the new bar and grill covers up three ground floor rooms, so if you like to sitt outside your patio door and enjoy the lake make sure you get one of the rooms away from the bar and grill. The new bar and grill was a nice addition with music and the availability of ordering food onsite. The staff at the motel and bar and grill were great. DRM

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Plymouth, Minnesota
1 review
“Disappointed”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2012

Our expectation to find a clean and crisp room was not met. Perhaps the hotel can offer good views of the lake. But our main need is to stay in a non-smelly hotel with clean sheets, bed and interior. Though this hotel might have been renovated recently, it appears they spent a lot of money on the hot tubs rather than the actual rooms. Everything else is old. (carpets, sheets, beds, curtains etcs)

So it depends on what you need. If you want the views, then yes. But if you want a better room, look somewhere else. But options are limited in this area.

Room Tip: We fell for the first floor with patio access to the lake. Perhaps second floor is much better.
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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
South Shore Inn - Clear Lake Hotel
South Shore Inn - Clear Lake Hotel Clear Lake
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South Shore Inn - Clear Lake Iowa
Address: 1603 South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428-2720
Region: United States > Iowa > Clear Lake
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Clear Lake
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The South Shore Inn is the only hotel located on the shores of Clear Lake, Iowa. All rooms are lakefront with perfect views of Clear Lake. Complimentary breakfast and WiFi are standard with every room.A full service restaurant, The Landing, was added to the South Shore Inn in May 2012. The Landing offers a large lake front bar and grille, with perfect views of Clear Lake, Iowa. We have a large dock where you can conveniently tie up your boat during the day or evening to stop by for food or drinks. The Landing is located at 1603 South Shore Dr, attached to the lakeside of the South Shore Inn. Stop by for great food, unique drinks and an unbeatable atmosphere! ... more   less 
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