Empire Lakeshore Inn

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December 2024

January 2025

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

Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, towels, soap

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, MI, 49630

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
3 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
13 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail
3 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
48 min drive

Room options

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

2 Double Beds Annex

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe King Bed

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

King Bed Annex

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Beach motel near Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

This motel features express check-in, express check-out and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a vending machine.

Empire Lakeshore Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Empire motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Empire Lakeshore Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a terrace and a vending machine
Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
Steps from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and 13 minutes on foot from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Empire Lakeshore Inn offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Empire Lakeshore Inn also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Empire motel.

Languages

English

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

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

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

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 25.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 11626 S. Sunset Drive Michigan
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Up to 4 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore

Empire Lakeshore Inn Motel

Empire Lakeshore Inn Empire

Empire Lakeshore Inn Motel Empire

Empire Lakeshore Inn 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location!! The beach was great! The staff were very friendly!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

12 Aug 2024

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

Excellent central location for Sleeping Beat Park. Quiet room

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved this place! Convenient location tucked away from city life but close enough to drive to many activities. Convenient and clean gas station next door. Large rooms. I would definitely stay here again if I am in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

8 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family

8 Aug 2024

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

Clean room and friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family

7 Aug 2024

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

2 night stay good walking distance to town and beach. Rooms are nice, no frills. I bit pricy for what you get but there are not many options in town. Overall worth the stay.0

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

7 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

salem

Travelled with partner

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Staff & service

I booked this place on expedia and it was not what I wanted. The room that I had booked had a jacuzzi and snack bar. This place did not. I would never pay $1380 CAD for a place that was a step up from a motel for 3 nights. It was pretty clean, paper thing walls to the point where my partner thought I was making noise in the shower, when it was really someone walking down the stairs from above us. (we had the end unit). Not worth the price, but for half the price I would stay there again. Very convenient to the beach and food spots.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

New clean simple traditional motel. No views, next to a clean new gas station. Again, nice, adequate but mundane.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

1 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David, New Albany

Travelled with partner

30 Jul 2024

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

We had a great stay at Lakeshore. Walking around and going to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Jul 2024

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

A Gem

The rooms were remodeled and excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

BARBARA

26 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to sleeping bear dunes and beautiful beach

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Pinckney

Travelled with partner

26 Jul 2024

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

Very clean, nice room, easy check in and check out process.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Urana

25 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

23 Jul 2024

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

Very nice small hotel with friendly staff and a quiet place to relax and just a few minute walk to beach access at the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

21 Jul 2024

Lacking in the amount of soap and shampoo.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Greg

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARRISON

Travelled with family

11 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

10 Jul 2024

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

Clean Quier stay.

Clean(very) quiet stay. Coffee, microwave, fridge provided. Short walk to the beach, gas station next door, sandwich shop nearby, always a great stay here. No pool/hotub. You have the beach a short walk away. Also go around 8pm. Watch the sunset.