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Empire Lakeshore Inn

2.5 star property
Colonial motel, steps from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, towels, soap

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $113
includes taxes & fees
$107 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6

Room options

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Double Beds Annex | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Beds Annex

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed Annex | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Bed Annex

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 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

Empire Lakeshore Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1987
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Empire Lakeshore Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Empire Lakeshore Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Lakeshore Inn?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Empire Lakeshore Inn and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Does Empire Lakeshore Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Empire Lakeshore Inn like?
Empire Lakeshore Inn is in the heart of Empire, a short 13-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 13 minutes' walk from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The in was just lovely... All of the in room amenities you would need. The decor was fresh and modern and comfortable. The staff was able to quickly accommodate our spur of the moment after hours booking, friendly and warm folk. Lakeshore inn is a great choice for overnight or longer Empire MI is a tiny town and only has a few dining options in the Fall/Winter but we did find a nice place for dinner.
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Tara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Poor accommodations at best
We discovered that the main floor room had walls and ceiling that well NOT well insulated. It was very noising during the hour of rest. The bed was horribly uncomfortable. The ice machine was located across the street at their newer building. At $450.00 for the two nights we expected much more. I would NOT recommend this to others or book another stay. We should have requested a partial refund.
Kevin, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rodney, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Margena, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice but could be better
The room and property were nice enough. The bed was very comfortable. Good location to explore dunes and Leelanau. Would give higher rating but was disappointed in service. The bed was not made for the entire 4 day stay and had to request towels after 2nd day. Resupplied the coffee but not the toiletries so bring you own shampoo…also GPS does not take you to office area, you will need to go to other side of gas station.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Randy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet.ground are well kept
richard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Frustrating check in
Told at time of booking that payment would be taken at check in only ( not in advance) turns out … they ran my card before I even arrived/ checked in. Not understanding why I could t just pay on the app at time of booking. Very inconvenient and unsafe use of my credit card information.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We love Empires so loved this little inn that is conveniently located at edge of town and reasonably priced.
elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Charles, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jill, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and Clean
Wonderful experience! Everything was very clean and the space was comfortable. The design utilized the space well, offering amenities like a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker that allowed us to fix some simple meals in the room. Everything was updated and the beds were very comfortable, which was important to me as I have back issues. Everyone we dealt with was so friendly and helpful. I look forward to our next stay!
Danielle, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

It was a comfortable and clean hotel and very convenient to anywhere we wanted to go. My only complaints would be that it is 2 buildings that are a good 2 blocks apart with a busy road and a gas station between the 2. The only ice machine is in the other building, so you have to drive to get ice. Also, checking in can be a little confusing, due to it being at the one building. They try to explain it, but it's a rather odd setup. Also, it was difficult to find a local channel and no guide. But really, it was a comfortable stay and I would stay again.
Kathy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rebecca, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place
Jennifer, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robert, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Keri, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were allowed to check in early.
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"My favorite was the firm mattress and high quality bedding."
Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM