The Best Hotels Closest to Opal Lake in Gaylord for 2026

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A two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and an American flag.

A round wooden dining table set for four with plates of food, glasses, and a pitcher of water.

A two-story house with a porch, a small front yard, and a tree nearby.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a large window.

1. North Branch Outing Club

17.1 km from Opal Lake

Kathryn

￥18,660

￥20,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a microwave, a sink with a mirror, and a chair.

A reception area with a reception desk, two computer stations, and a snack shelf.

2. Best Western Gaylord

12.9 km from Opal Lake

scott

￥14,155

￥15,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a modern design, multiple parking spaces, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a microwave.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord

12.6 km from Opal Lake

Wayne

￥17,304

￥19,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A lake with a boat docked on the shore, surrounded by trees in autumn colors.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with patterned cushions, a small table, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.

A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

4. Dixon Lake Resort

8.2 km from Opal Lake

Arlene

￥20,525

￥23,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, blue seating, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool with a 5 ft depth marker, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit indoor area with a tiled floor and a wooden accent wall.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern office space with glass partitions, a wooden floor, and exercise balls.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord

12.8 km from Opal Lake

Jill

￥19,676

￥21,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a telephone, a window with a view of trees, and a mounted television.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a sink, and a TV.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

A swimming pool with a lifeguard on duty, a changing room, and a sunbed area.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG

12.2 km from Opal Lake

Nancy

￥19,975

￥22,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a television on the wall, and a hallway leading to another room.

A reception desk with a sign indicating the hotel name and amenities, a waiting area with green chairs, and a carpeted floor.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

7. Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord

12.1 km from Opal Lake

Rahul

￥9,201

￥10,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A wooden sign with the words "WATERS INN" and "EST. 2004" indicating the name and establishment year of the inn.

A room with two beds, each with a checkered bedspread and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A sign indicating the location as the 45th Parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole.

8. The Waters Inn

8.5 km from Opal Lake

Vicki

￥14,873

￥16,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hot tub with visible steam and a snowy background.

A golf course with a flagstick, sand bunkers, and a clear sky.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A group of people in white robes seated around a table, holding glasses.

9. Treetops Resort

12 km from Opal Lake

Prajesh

￥13,841

￥18,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A large, empty parking lot with a red building labeled "Downtown" and a white building with a garage door.

A compact hotel bathroom with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink with stacked towels.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, hairdryer, and a microwave.

10. Downtown Motel

12.2 km from Opal Lake

Paul

￥9,366

￥10,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a welcoming sign.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring a bench and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

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

A hotel kitchen with a long counter, coffee machines, and a buffet area.

11. Hampton Inn Gaylord

12.7 km from Opal Lake

Shelley Kim

￥15,607

￥17,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a few lounge chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television screen.

A breakfast area with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a wall with food images.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, a large mirror, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a door leading to another room.

12. Quality Inn Gaylord

12.8 km from Opal Lake

michael

￥10,616

￥11,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, a covered seating area, and a brick wall with a door.

A building with a triangular roof structure and large windows.

An indoor area with a pool, seating, and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

13. Travelodge by Wyndham Gaylord

12.5 km from Opal Lake

Debra

￥11,883

￥13,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A porch with a blue Adirondack chair, a small round table, and a white door.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white dining area with a vase of sunflowers.

A small house with a porch, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.

A kitchen with a white table and bar stools, a white cabinet, and a vase with sunflowers.

14. All-season Getaway in Frederic: Bring Your Pets!

20.1 km from Opal Lake

Alex

￥27,524

￥49,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A beach with a swing set and two chairs near the water.

A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bunk bed, wooden ceiling, a dresser, and a door.

A living room with a television on a wooden stand, a blue armchair, a black leather sofa, and a dining area in the background.

15. Big Bear Lake All-season Northern Michigan Getaway

18.8 km from Opal Lake

￥62,126

￥127,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Opal Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
North Branch Outing Club	9.2 Wonderful 63 reviews	View
Best Western Gaylord	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord	9.6 Exceptional 841 reviews	View
Dixon Lake Resort	8.6 Excellent 126 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord	9.4 Exceptional 501 reviews	View

Top Opal Lake Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Gaylord

8/10 Good

"Room was nice. Staff was very helpfu;l/ Would have loved to make use of the hottub, but I was too late It closes at 10p,m"

Otsego Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Very old."

Best Western Gaylord

10/10 Excellent

"We have been traveling a little bit over the past year. And this was by far the most comfortable hotel we have ever stayed at. EVERYTHING worked as it should. Staff was amazingly nice. Would definitely go back if in the area."

Tru By Hilton Gaylord, MI

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great place to stay - easy access, convenient -very nice breakfast set up.. Only problems - we were not able to check in until almost 5:00 because the room was not ready. But the lobby is a comfortable place to wait or, as we did, you can walk across the parking lot to Biggby's!"

Downtown Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, could use some modernization. No complaints. Great location! Fair prices."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly, plenty of parking, rooms were clean, beds and pillows were so comfortable."

Lakeside Log Home, dog-friendly, fireplace, free boats, fishing, swimming

10/10 Excellent

"It was a cute 1920's log cabin, located in the country on a lake, but just a few miles from town. The hosts were extremely accommodating to our needs. We will definitely stay here on our next trip to Gaylord, MI."

Dixon Lake Resort

8/10 Good

"Very quaint clean and quiet Perfect for a short stay, loved the backyard space.."

Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great week at the Alpen Bluffs so many amenities for the kids. Pool and hot tub were greats inflatable course was fun for kids."

Other attractions near Opal Lake

Michaywe Pines Golf Course

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gaylord at Michaywe Pines Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Chub Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chub Lakes during your travels in Gaylord. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Loon Golf Resort

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gaylord at Loon Golf Resort. Stroll along this family-friendly area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Otsego Lake State Park

9.0/10 (87 reviews)

You can take time to visit Otsego Lake State Park during your travels to Gaylord. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Otsego Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Otsego Lake during your travels in Gaylord. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Marsh Ridge Golf Course

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gaylord at Marsh Ridge Golf Course. Stroll along this family-friendly area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Guthrie Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Guthrie Lake during your travels in Frederic.

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Natural Golf Course

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gaylord at Natural Golf Course. Stroll along this family-friendly area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Opal Lake?

Opal Lake is located in Gaylord. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Opal Lake. Other good options in the area include Dixon Lake Resort and Otsego Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Opal Lake?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Opal Lake.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Opal Lake.

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

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Opal Lake, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Opal Lake?

At Otsego Lake State Park, Otsego Lake, and Guthrie Lake, take some time to really appreciate nature. Michaywe Pines Golf Course, Loon Golf Resort, and Lakes Golf Course are worth a stop while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Chub Lakes and Marsh Ridge Golf Course.

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Our top choices for Opal Lake hotels

1. North Branch Outing Club

2. Best Western Gaylord

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord

4. Dixon Lake Resort

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG

7. Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord

8. The Waters Inn

9. Treetops Resort

10. Downtown Motel

11. Hampton Inn Gaylord

12. Quality Inn Gaylord

13. Travelodge by Wyndham Gaylord

14. All-season Getaway in Frederic: Bring Your Pets!

15. Big Bear Lake All-season Northern Michigan Getaway

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Top Opal Lake Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Gaylord

Otsego Resort

Best Western Gaylord

Tru By Hilton Gaylord, MI

Downtown Motel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG

Lakeside Log Home, dog-friendly, fireplace, free boats, fishing, swimming

Dixon Lake Resort

Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort

Other attractions near Opal Lake

Michaywe Pines Golf Course

Chub Lakes

Loon Golf Resort

Otsego Lake State Park

Otsego Lake

Marsh Ridge Golf Course

Guthrie Lake

Natural Golf Course

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