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Empire Lakeshore Inn

2.5 star property
Sandy fun near Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Empire Bluff Trail

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Double Beds Annex | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Beds Annex

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed Annex | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Bed Annex

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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 - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tiffany's Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Motel near Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
Located close to Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Empire Lakeshore Inn provides a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Empire Lakeshore Inn have perks, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen 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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Lakeshore Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Empire Lakeshore Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Empire Lakeshore Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Empire Lakeshore Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Empire Lakeshore Inn located?

Located in the heart of Empire, this beach motel is within a 15-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Empire Lakeshore Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 928 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 928 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 928 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 928 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 928 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a couple of nights for a girls weekend. Loved the area (small town). Very comfortable beds and clean rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a charming Inn close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The room was clean and spacious, and the staff were very friendly. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean room. Here for two nights and would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and new.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides extremly loud neighbors, property was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facility is a new build. Soundproofing between floors and rooms could be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Dark strains of long hair left on bed sheets after pulling back the comforter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy access, super clean and nice! Right next door to a convenient and friendly and fully stocked Bp! Lakeshore Inn is definitely the place to be!! Loved it!! Also for those first timers to the dunes, right next to the inn is a national parks info center, the ranger there was Extremely informative and friendly!! Highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, well run.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nearly new and nice basic accommodation. If I ever needed to be near Empire or Sleeping Bear Dunes I wouldn’t hesitate to rebook it. Only one negative, the walls are not well sound insulated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place. Newly updated and nice and clean. Nothing super special, but who wants to stay in your room all day when you’re in such a beautiful area. Very close to the beach, places to eat, etc. Used it as a jumping point for the airport, even though it was a pretty good distance away. Definitely recommend. Be aware this is an older style motel where your room opens up to the outside and your car is parked out there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love Empires so loved this little inn that is conveniently located at edge of town and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, quiet motel like accommodations close to M22 and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore visitor center. Great place to stay for discovering the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was easily accessible. Rooms were spacious and service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to sleeping bear dunes and beautiful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024