Empire Lakeshore Inn

Property class: 2.5
City-center motel, steps from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

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When you stay at Empire Lakeshore Inn, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Philip A. Hart Visitor Center. 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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $111
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a built-in shelf, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to another room.

King Bed Annex

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

2 Double Beds Annex

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(42 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Village Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

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
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Empire Lakeshore Inn

  • When you stay at Empire Lakeshore Inn, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Philip A. Hart Visitor Center. 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

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Empire Lakeshore Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is within walking distance and offers beautiful sunsets and a lovely spot to relax. (36 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, well-lit, and easily accessible right in front of the room. (10 reviews)
  • The hotel is close to various restaurants, including a great dinner option, The Manitou, with a varied menu and delicious food. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and well-furnished. Truly enjoyed the lake view!
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10/10 Exceptional

The check in was easy and the room was clean!
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8/10 Very good

The property was very clean and well kept
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. Definitely stay here if you're exploring the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay. Newer hotel - very clean and nice. It was quiet. Staff were very helpful for our late check-in. Would recommend and stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I travel to Empire every September for a few days. We love this staying here. Nice beach within walking distance. Also close to many other activities. Food options are the only thing lacking in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

The management was so accommodating with my late arrival and had everything in place, so it was not an issue. Great communication throughout the days before my arrival; it lessened the stress. The building and room were very nice and very clean; The walls must be very thin, as the person next to me was snoring so loud it kept me up, but I'm a light sleeper and forgot to pack my earplugs ;) Overall, YES I would stay there again; great location close to local restaurants and EMPIRE BEACH just down the street.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for our travel
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay- great location, recently remodeled and very clean and comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean room and easy parking! Would highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very nice stay at the Lakeshore Inn in Empire MI! Very clean and the staff was very nice! Close enough to several nice towns and lakes. We enjoyed our very much!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Clean large rooms with a fridge and microwave. Checked in late with zero issues. Easy check out. Gas station right next door. 10/10 would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and comfortable. Great location close to all the local attractions.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was my favorite overnight stop despite the lack of a pool. The bedding was clean with no faint oily smelling pillows common most everywhere else. The room was sparkling. The coffee fixings were the best. It is not located in the center of things which means there is less traffic noise. It is only 5-6 miles from Headlands Park and the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes Park and only 7-8 miles from Glen Arbor. When I return for star gazing I will stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The owners and staff are all very nice people, I appreciate them. The rooms are great and so clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

I cannot say enough good things about my stay, a lovely spot and very clean and comfortable room.
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8/10 Very good

Everything was awesome! Rooms were clean and the property was beautifully maintained. The only thing that confused our party was that there is 2 properties less than a block from each other. We would have asked for the 3 rooms to be at the same location.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and nice location
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8/10 Very good

Clean Convenient Good value for the money Spacious rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing stay in a small town. Half a mile from beach, eateries, ice cream…you can walk everywhere. This location was 10 minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes Dune Climb and Sc panic drive overlook. Great experience all around!!
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8/10 Very good

The property was nice and location was great. It could have been cleaner but we didn't spend much time in the room. The ice machine was located across the street and so not convenient. Did not have a smart tv so we couldn't watch Prime at night. But it is within walking to the beach on Lake Michigan. Great sunsets.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. The rooms are clean and well kept. Our family has stayed here three different times and had a great experience each time. I highly recommend The Empire Lakeshore Inn!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, walkable to Empire. Comfortable room, friendly travelers.
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10/10 Exceptional

Small Inn that was clean and quaint!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location, clean rooms, cleaning staff was lovely and hilarious she made the whole stay better - seemed to be around throughout the day and if you were late to check in had a good easy process so you could do it yourself upon arrival! Beds were super comfy and Inn was walking distance to some cute spots!!