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Empire Lakeshore Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers can unwind in the peaceful garden or head out to explore nearby trails, while enjoying the convenience of express check-in services

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Empire Lakeshore Inn sits near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, offering a peaceful retreat with its garden and welcoming terrace. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi, express check-in and check-out options, and consistently mention the helpful staff who enhance their stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £160
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun

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About the area

Located in Downtown Mmpire, a neighbourhood in Empire, Empire Lakeshore Inn is in a national park and near the beach. Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Old Indian Trail. Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Visit our Empire travel guide
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11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

  • Landscape at sunrise of sand dune, clouds, and waters of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, USA
    Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Empire Bluff Trail
    Empire Bluff Trail
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • beach near Village Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Trattoria Funistrada
    13 min drive
  • Empire Village Pizza & Spirits
    3 min walk
  • Shipwreck Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Joes Friendly Tavern
    5 min walk
  • Food For Thought
    6 min drive

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 premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning. 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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily) (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 lift
  • 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 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
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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Lakeshore Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Lakeshore Inn?

As of 6 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Lakeshore Inn on 8 Jun 2026 start from £160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Downtown Mmpire, this beach motel is within a 10-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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Reviews

Empire Lakeshore Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about my stay, a lovely spot and very clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small Inn that was clean and quaint!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very clean hotel. The room was decorated very nicely, and it’s walkable to a couple of restaurants in town. It was right near the sleeping bar dunes visitor center and very convenient to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

INDULIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Very clean, quiet, good location, not far from all places of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There are no room specific balconies or patios. There is the common walking area that passes each room door and some have a table and chairs looking into parking lot but there are no actual balconies off the rooms. Rooms above the front desk (where we stayed) have no outside area. Inside of room clean and modern, water pressure good, location quiet. When we arrived about 6:45pm the room keys were in mailbox next to lobby. Only saw an employee when we departed and a man said he’d take our room key. Overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

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

Daniel

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

Jen

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

8/10 Good

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in an amazing location. Just a short walk to the lake & short drive to Empire Bluff Trail!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thought it was closer to the lake. Clean room, comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place.

Very comforting and clean. The area was quiet and workers were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the last six years, we have stayed here for the Sleeping Bear Half Marathon. It’s clean! The people are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with this little place. Toured M 22 and had an excellent stay. Check in was simple and the whole hotel was clean and cared for. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We could easily walk to the beach, shops, ice cream, and breakfast the next day. Close to everything we wanted to explore!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay! Super cute and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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