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Empire Lakeshore Inn

2.5 star property

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A house with a white door marked with the number 5, a dark blue exterior, and a white porch with a wicker chair.
A two-story building with a balcony, a large white flower bush, and outdoor seating.
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A two-story building with a blue exterior and white trim, featuring a balcony on the second floor.
Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $285
$269 nightly
$285 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

Explore the area

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11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, MI, 49630
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Double Beds Annex | Premium bedding, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2 Double Beds Annex

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A two-story Lakeshore Inn with a balcony on the upper floor, a landscaped front yard with rocks and plants, and an American flag.

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Empire

With a stay at Empire Lakeshore Inn, you'll be centrally located in Empire, steps from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and within a 10-minute walk of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This beach motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Empire Bluff Trail and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.
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What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Village Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Empire motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and designer toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Colonial motel also features a picnic area and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine. 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1987
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room comfortable bed great stay even in the dead of winter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fran

Parking is right in front of your door, well lit. Heater worked perfectly, towels soft, everything clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place to stay. Very comfortable setting
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in a calm quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, modern room. Unable to shower as there was not enough water pressure to keep the shower on.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our go-to place to stay in Empire. Always perfect for our visit to Sleeping Bear.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night for a winter trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Clean and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, conveniently located, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area! Close to everything including a beautiful beach to watch the sunset. Also a great area to get around by bicycle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sunniva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern facilities and a great location for exploring the area around Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located near Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore; gas station virtually next door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and met our needs well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay! Clean, updated room. Convenient location for our travels along M-22.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, easy access, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was super clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Great place!

Was a very nice place in a very nice town. We thoroughly enjoyed our two day stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023