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A living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a staircase.

A covered outdoor deck with wooden flooring, cushioned chairs, and a hammock.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a coffee machine in the background.

A building with a brick facade, a circular window with a wreath, and two potted plants in front.

1. All Seasons Resort

6.3 mi from Darby Lake

Riel

£71

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sign for Sandbar Lodge with a landscaped garden in front.

A hot tub with a control panel, a step, and a small table.

2. The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

8.7 mi from Darby Lake

Donna

£112

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Turtle Creek Casino & Resort.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

3. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

6.3 mi from Darby Lake

Elina

£129

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathtub, and a small desk with a lamp.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a corner bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

A cozy hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

4. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

11.4 mi from Darby Lake

michael

£50

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and calm sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

5. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

11.5 mi from Darby Lake

Shana

£70

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach view with two white lounge chairs, one with a straw hat and the other with a towel, and a small table with a book and a bottle between them.

A spacious gym with multiple exercise machines, large windows, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A large, multi-story hotel with a beachside location, featuring numerous balconies and a sandy beach with sun loungers.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bathtub, and a view of the sea through a large window.

6. The Baywatch Resort

11.5 mi from Darby Lake

Brad

£106

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with rows of white lounge chairs and umbrellas, a calm sea, and a distant shoreline.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land.

7. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

11.4 mi from Darby Lake

Andrea

£70

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

A room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a bed.

A hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a bed.

A sign for Lakeshore Inn surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants.

8. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

11.8 mi from Darby Lake

Lisa

£59

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a beach view, a dock with boats, and a sandy beach with lounge chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a no diving sign.

A gazebo, a fountain, and a building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

9. ParkShore Resort

11.7 mi from Darby Lake

Darwin

£96

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a seating area with chairs and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dresser, and a balcony with a view.

A lakeside view with a sandy beach, red chairs, and a small shed.

A hotel with a pool, beach access, and a view of the water.

10. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

10.7 mi from Darby Lake

sabrina

£116

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach with lounge chairs and a sunset over the water.

Two brown leather armchairs with wooden legs, positioned on a wooden floor with a view of trees through a window.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, a clock, and a brochure on the bed.

A view from a covered deck overlooking a body of water with distant landforms.

11. Brio Beach Inn

11.6 mi from Darby Lake

Ann

£93

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A row of green and blue Adirondack chairs facing a body of water, with a Sleep Inn sign in the background.

Outdoor patio seating with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a coffee table, a large pillar, a door, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City

9.8 mi from Darby Lake

Richard

£70

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with large windows overlooking the sea, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of the sea, a bed with white linens, a dresser, and two bedside lamps.

A deck with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a sunset over water.

13. The Beach Haus Resort

11.5 mi from Darby Lake

Kurt

£85

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A large building with a modern design, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a calm lake reflecting the structure.

A golf course with a pond, sand bunkers, and a water tower in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a tall building in the background.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a view of the city.

14. Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

9.4 mi from Darby Lake

kathleen

£119

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a small seating area.

A Seasons Inn lobby with a stone wall, two red leather chairs, a small table with a water dispenser, and a sign above the wall.

15. Seasons Inn Traverse City

11.5 mi from Darby Lake

Brad

£48

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

16. Fife Lake Retreat

10.4 mi from Darby Lake

Trevor

£212

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A modern restaurant with a large TV screen, wooden tables, and chairs. There are various food items and a coffee machine visible.

A modern indoor space with a refrigerated beverage display, seating area, and a counter labeled 'Market'.

17. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

11.1 mi from Darby Lake

Jonathan

£80

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two cups, and a view of the sea.

A hotel with a central building, a parking area, and a river in the foreground.

A covered balcony with a view of a lake and a parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of trees.

18. Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City

10.5 mi from Darby Lake

Jennifer

£78

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled edge, a hot tub, and a door in the background.

A gym with treadmills, a bench press, dumbbells, and a red exercise ball.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City by IHG

9.7 mi from Darby Lake

Stephen

£73

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

A room with three wooden chairs with striped upholstery against a bright pink wall.

A room with red walls, a wooden cabinet, a framed certificate, and a window with curtains.

A Rodeway Inn sign in front of a two-story building with a red door and a white car parked nearby.

20. Rodeway Inn Kalkaska

6.9 mi from Darby Lake

Sophia

£61

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Darby Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
All Seasons Resort	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake	9.6 Exceptional 47 reviews	View
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 563 reviews	View
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City	9.0 Wonderful 2,394 reviews	View
Grand Beach Resort Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 2,470 reviews	View

Top Darby Lake Hotel Reviews

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are always very clean, as is the casino area. The staff was very friendly and willing to help with anything you may need."

North Country American Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice. The lady who checked me in, in the afternoon, was very pleasant and helpful."

Cozy Chalet in the Heart of Northern Michigan

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.

8/10 Good

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: good location for bike trails"

Fiebing's Rustic/Remote Cabin on two Private Lakes

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful view out the large front windows to the lake and woods beyond. One of those weeks where we used both heat and a/c and both were adequate. A bedroom flooring change would put this one to the top of our list."

Studio Apartment with patio. Casino, Flint Fields Equestrian , State Trails.

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great find for us. Close to the golf courses and the casino. Quiet and clean. Tom was very easy to deal with and a great host. Was impressed with the basket of incidentals in case we forgot anything. Definitely will be returning."

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed a wonderful long weekend away at the cabin. Full of relaxing fun, horseshoes, basketball, cooking over the fire, floating the river and hiking! A great time with family. Thank you!"

Nestled in forest with private hiking trails. Near horse show, beaches & golfing

10/10 Excellent

"This property was perfect for our trip. We stayed here while boating on the lakes nearby. Plenty of room in the driveway for 2 boats. The house was as described and worked great for our group. The hiking trails were nice for a short walk through the woods as well!"

Giuliana Rose Farmhouse

10/10 Excellent

"This home is beautiful and exactly what we needed for our extended family! Loved everything about it!"

Other attractions near Darby Lake

Little Guernsey Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Little Guernsey Lakes during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

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Island Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Island Lake during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

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Guernsey Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Guernsey Lake during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

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Root Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Root Lake during your travels in Williamsburg. Visit the area's casinos and shops.

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Sand Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sand Lakes during your travels in Williamsburg. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the golf courses.

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Haynes Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Haynes Lake during your travels in Williamsburg. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

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Sand Lakes Quiet Area

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Sand Lakes Quiet Area, a lovely green space in Williamsburg. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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South Branch Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit South Branch Nature Preserve during your travels to Traverse City. Discover the area's wineries and its lively festivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Darby Lake?

Darby Lake is located in Kalkaska. You'll find 21 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Darby Lake?

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a casino and 2 restaurants. You'll find it 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Darby Lake. Another good choice is Secluded 10-Acre Riverfront Lodge. Pet-Friendly! Hot Tub!, located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Darby Lake?

Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Darby Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Darby Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Darby Lake.

What can I see and do near Darby Lake?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Guernsey Lake, Island Lake and Haynes Lake. You might plan a visit to Sand Lakes Quiet Area or South Branch Nature Preserve while you're in the area. Smith Lake and Little Guernsey Lakes are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Darby Lake hotels

1. All Seasons Resort

2. The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

3. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

4. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

5. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

6. The Baywatch Resort

7. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

8. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

9. ParkShore Resort

10. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

11. Brio Beach Inn

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City

13. The Beach Haus Resort

14. Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

15. Seasons Inn Traverse City

16. Fife Lake Retreat

17. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

18. Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City by IHG

20. Rodeway Inn Kalkaska

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Top Darby Lake Hotel Reviews

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

North Country American Inn

Cozy Chalet in the Heart of Northern Michigan

Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.

Fiebing's Rustic/Remote Cabin on two Private Lakes

Studio Apartment with patio. Casino, Flint Fields Equestrian , State Trails.

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

Nestled in forest with private hiking trails. Near horse show, beaches & golfing

Giuliana Rose Farmhouse

Other attractions near Darby Lake

Little Guernsey Lakes

Island Lake

Guernsey Lake

Root Lake

Sand Lakes

Haynes Lake

Sand Lakes Quiet Area

South Branch Nature Preserve

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