Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

2.5 star property

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Beach
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Beach

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $118
$111 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

Explore the area

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10962 US Highway 31 S, Williamsburg, MI, 49690
  • Place, Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twisted Fish Gallery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 3229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum. .This beach motel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Traverse City Beach and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Torch Lake.

What's nearby

  • Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Twisted Fish Gallery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 15 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Torch Lake - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 571 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely LOVE this place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My Husband is Up North every other weekend to attend massage school in Traverse City. This lovely Inn has become a second home and deep respite. I think we will come here for the rest of our lives. Thank you for such a beautiful and sacred place for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay. Clean rooms and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and cozy little motel we enjoyed our night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely, clean, cozy little option, very close to downtown Elk Rapids. We enjoyed the little fireplace, it was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoy staying here
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again!

Cute, little quaint motel, right outside of Traverse City. It’s quiet and nice if you want a peaceful environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Hotel easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a perfect getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in. Very nice staff. Room was spacious and clean. Beds comfortable. Very close to town. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Verry clean, nicely remodeled, access to lake and close to down town Elk Rapids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this room! Will try to get it every time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Favorite, as always
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice place to stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant old school road side motel. Loved the setting among the trees. Limited amenities but good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at the hotel! The room was very clean, comfortable and had a homey feel. The location was also convenient, with a beautiful beach just a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach access was amazing. Clean, quiet and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip. Loved the location. Outside of the busy city but not too far away. Cozy and small ambiance. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, nicely remodeled, can walk to the beach (bring some chairs) great sunset spot! Firepits and wood availabe!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Nice to get away from the main stream type motels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and simple
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Clean and friendly. No Ice on site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Clean Motel

A great place to stay. Clean rooms, friendly staff, outdoor firepit. A great pace for our group of 10 to hang out and enjoy time with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great day for a personal getaway. The setting is beautiful. Clean & comfortable also. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025