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Empire Lakeshore Inn

2.5 star property
Colonial motel, steps from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Empire Lakeshore Inn, near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, offers a tranquil retreat with a serene garden and inviting terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, take advantage of express check-in and express check-out. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $107
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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King Bed Annex | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Bed Annex

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Designer toiletries
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Double Beds Annex | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Beds Annex

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. Other highlights at this Colonial motel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early 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

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [11626 S. Sunset Drive Michigan]
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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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

    • Up to 4 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1987
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per stay

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Empire Lakeshore
Empire Lakeshore Inn Motel
Empire Lakeshore Inn Empire
Empire Lakeshore Inn Motel Empire

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Empire Lakeshore Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Empire Lakeshore Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Lakeshore Inn?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Empire Lakeshore Inn and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Empire Lakeshore Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Empire Lakeshore Inn like?

Empire Lakeshore Inn is in the heart of Empire, a short 13-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 13 minutes' walk from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Reviews

Empire Lakeshore Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is within walking distance to a small but nice beach and a 10-minute drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes. (17 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Bed
Beach
Towns
Restaurant
Dune
Visitor center
Gas stations

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The room was super clean and cozy
Dina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The stay was great!
Tyler, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, easy access, good location.
Ernst, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Modern clean
david, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed at the annex so not sure on the newer motel. Annex is an older building that they have fixed up pretty nice. Walls are thin and they provide noise machines but if you have an active neighbor who likes to talk into the night you will hear them. Overall a nice motel for a place to sleep.
Ryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Late fall and it was chilly outside. Great heater to warm up the room before sleeping. Then we turned it down. Very comfortable. Easy access to village of Empire, the beach as well as to Glen Have, Glen Arbor and Leland Fishtown. It is one of our favorite places to stay in that area! Our third or fourth time!
Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! We could easily walk to the beach, shops, ice cream, and breakfast the next day. Close to everything we wanted to explore!
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed a couple of nights for a girls weekend. Loved the area (small town). Very comfortable beds and clean rooms. Would stay again.
Pam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very family friendly
Allison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice quiet place
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay next-door to the sleeping bear fell apart visitor center. This location is very convenient. Small quiet tile. Was able to get a good meal at the village Inn, which I could walk to and in the morning I got up and rode my bike to empire Bluff Trail Before heading up to sleeping Barry to ride the Heritage Trail
Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place,great location

I really liked the Lakeshore Inn. It was a clean and cute room. The mattress was a little too firm for me but everything else was good.
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Good size frig. Microwave. Keirig. 8 min walk to public beach.
Peg, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and new.
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to sleeping bear dunes and beautiful beach
Catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Shocked by how clean the room was last year, and they did it again this year. Out of all the hotels and air bnbs I've been too, this is easily the cleanest. Towels were replaced while we were out for lunch as well so we didn't even have to ask. Looking forward to next year
Moe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location!! The beach was great! The staff were very friendly!!
Lindsay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room, well run.
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not much around the property store wise and dining but the room itself was great and we were very pleased with our stay.
Madison, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this place was first rate. The town of Empire is quaint and the surrounding area offers all kinds of wonderful opportunities.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to find, great location, clean and pleasant rooms. The perfect place to stay while visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes park. I will definitely be going back.
Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet and close to beach.

Very nice place to stay. Close to beach as well. There is a new gas station next door too.
Eric, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Expensive but understand that hotel is in a tourist area.
edward, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a great stay at Lakeshore. Walking around and going to the beach.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place.
Jodie, 1-night trip