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A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a chair.

A lobby with a fireplace, red armchairs, a patterned carpet, and wooden paneling.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A buffet with labeled containers for omelets and other dishes.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG

1 km from Watkins Lake

Kathy

₩160,368

₩177,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a clear entrance, parking area, and a well-lit facade.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, a chalkboard menu, and a coffee machine.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, large windows with city views, and a modern interior design.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, sofa, and large windows.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

7.9 km from Watkins Lake

Kevin

₩169,708

₩184,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks, snacks, and a refrigerated section.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot in front.

A modern hotel reception area with a curved wooden counter, large windows, and a visible 'Hilton' sign.

3. Tru By Hilton Novi Detroit

18.2 km from Watkins Lake

William

₩124,149

₩137,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A reception desk with a wavy design, a welcome sign, framed pictures, and a red textured wall.

A gym with exercise equipment, a water dispenser, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

4. Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills South

10.2 km from Watkins Lake

Wanda

₩143,787

₩158,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A vending machine area with a sign reading "the market" and various items including beverages and snacks.

A swimming pool with chairs and tables around it, large windows, and an exit sign.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a grey sofa with blue cushions, a grey armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small side table, a bed with white bedding, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Pontiac/Auburn Hills

11.5 km from Watkins Lake

Ruby

₩146,980

₩162,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a view of trees and a street.

A large indoor swimming pool with yellow chairs and potted plants around the perimeter.

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a glass coffee table.

6. Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac

11.6 km from Watkins Lake

Duane

₩193,250

₩220,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large TV.

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a sign that reads "Fairfield."

7. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Rochester Hills

19.8 km from Watkins Lake

Valentina

₩186,265

₩205,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a breakfast bar, and various kitchen appliances.

A modern hotel lobby with blue seating, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

8. Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit

7.1 km from Watkins Lake

Sophia

₩193,071

₩213,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and bar.

A restaurant with a bar area, tables with chairs, and a counter with kitchen equipment.

A modern interior with multiple chandeliers and reflective surfaces.

9. The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills - a DoubleTree by Hilton

13.7 km from Watkins Lake

Joan

₩186,026

₩205,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a desk, a kitchenette, and a TV.

A TownePlace Suites Marriott hotel with a parking lot, multiple vehicles, and a fire hydrant.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a small table.

A modern dining area with a table, chairs, and pendant lighting.

10. TownePlace Suites Detroit Auburn Hills

6.5 km from Watkins Lake

Ryan

₩211,964

₩234,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with trees and shrubs.

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and large windows.

A refrigerated drink display with various beverages and a snack shelf to the left.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a carpeted walkway.

11. Holiday Inn Express Auburn Hills South by IHG

9.9 km from Watkins Lake

John

₩204,992

₩226,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

A breakfast bar with a chalkboard sign, kitchen appliances, and a fruit display.

A swimming pool with clear water, a tiled deck, and a sunlit interior.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.

12. Hampton Inn by Hilton West Bloomfield Novi

15 km from Watkins Lake

Latricia

₩164,110

₩181,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a seating area, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a patterned rug, and seating areas.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a bar, a living room with a sofa and a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a kitchenette in the background.

13. Candlewood Suites Detroit - Auburn Hills by IHG

11.4 km from Watkins Lake

Dana

₩170,847

₩188,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern kitchen with a sink, dishwasher, and coffee maker.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, sink, and a built-in dishwasher.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative rug.

14. Hampton Inn Commerce Novi

16.3 km from Watkins Lake

leah

₩146,928

₩162,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden dresser, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a patterned ottoman, and a decorative light fixture.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Pontiac Auburn Hills

11.4 km from Watkins Lake

John

₩176,403

₩194,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern building with a curved driveway, multiple entry points, and well-lit exterior.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "SONESTA Select" and a well-maintained lawn area.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a fireplace, and a television screen.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of the outside building.

16. Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills

10.4 km from Watkins Lake

Christopher

₩129,177

₩142,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and overhead lighting.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a bench, a TV, a bed, a painting, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a bed, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

17. Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

9.9 km from Watkins Lake

Tiffany

₩140,497

₩155,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, and chairs in the foreground, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets in the background.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a flat-screen TV.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered walkway.

A modern dining area with a long counter and orange chairs, a seating area with sofas, and pendant lighting.

18. Holiday Inn & Suites Detroit - Troy by IHG

18.2 km from Watkins Lake

Debra

₩165,946

₩197,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor seating area with two chairs, a table, and a fire pit.

A multi-story building with the sign "EMBASSY SUITES" on the facade, surrounded by trees and a parking lot.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a modern ceiling structure, and outdoor seating areas.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy Auburn Hills

18.3 km from Watkins Lake

HAROLD

₩192,488

₩219,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and decorative vases.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and landscaped gardens.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A chalkboard menu with wine tastings, a Detroit sign, and various food and drink items.

20. The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel

20.8 km from Watkins Lake

Elizabeth

₩234,741

₩259,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Watkins Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,015 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit	9.2 Wonderful 685 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills South	8.4 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Pontiac/Auburn Hills	8.4 Very Good 921 reviews	View
Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac	8.6 Excellent 753 reviews	View

Top Watkins Lake Hotel Reviews

OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON

10/10 Excellent

"This place was amazing. It was a beautiful setting with ducks turtles and fish to just relax with. We enjoyed the use of the kayaks and the covered porch. The rooms are very clean and the beds are comfortable. The owner was very nice very helpful and we will definitely be staying there again! The Location was great too. So close to everything but felt very rustic and relaxing"

Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was clean. Staff friendly and helpful."

Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed there for a funeral. I was comfortable."

Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. The breakfast however was not. But it was free. So it doesnt matter too much."

Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills

10/10 Excellent

"Pool was out of service no worries for us"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Auburn Hills by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean, Great breakfast probably the best that I've had in a hotel. The Staff was very nice, if I had a complaint it would be parking wish it was a little better!!"

Other attractions near Watkins Lake

Waterford Oaks Waterpark

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Waterford Oaks Waterpark during your visit to Waterford. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Loon Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loon Lake during your travels in Waterford. Discover the restaurants and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Crescent Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crescent Lake during your travels in Waterford. Discover the restaurants and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Lake Oakland

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Oakland during your travels in Detroit.

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Elizabeth Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Elizabeth Lake during your travels in Waterford. Experience the live music and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Otter Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Otter Lake during your travels in Waterford. Experience the live music and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Williams Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Williams Lake during your travels in Waterford. Discover the restaurants and live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watkins Lake?

Watkins Lake is located in Waterford. Travelers like this family-friendly area for its restaurants and live music. You'll find 75 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Watkins Lake?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Watkins Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include American Inn & Suites Waterford and OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Watkins Lake?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Watkins Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watkins Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Watkins Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Watkins Lake?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Watkins Lake, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Watkins Lake?

Waterford Oaks Waterpark, Pontiac Creative Arts Center, and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are some favorites close by Watkins Lake. At Cass Lake, Pontiac Lake, and Loon Lake, take some time to really appreciate nature. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, Topgolf, or Dodge no. 4 State Park.

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1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waterford by IHG

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomfield Hills Detroit

3. Tru By Hilton Novi Detroit

4. Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills South

5. Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Pontiac/Auburn Hills

6. Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac

7. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Rochester Hills

8. Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit

9. The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills - a DoubleTree by Hilton

10. TownePlace Suites Detroit Auburn Hills

11. Holiday Inn Express Auburn Hills South by IHG

12. Hampton Inn by Hilton West Bloomfield Novi

13. Candlewood Suites Detroit - Auburn Hills by IHG

14. Hampton Inn Commerce Novi

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Pontiac Auburn Hills

16. Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills

17. Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

18. Holiday Inn & Suites Detroit - Troy by IHG

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy Auburn Hills

20. The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel

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Top Watkins Lake Hotel Reviews

OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON

Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area

Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills

Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North

Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Auburn Hills by IHG

Other attractions near Watkins Lake

Waterford Oaks Waterpark

Loon Lake

Crescent Lake

Lake Oakland

Elizabeth Lake

Otter Lake

Williams Lake

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