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Empire Lakeshore Inn

2.5 star property

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, MI, 49630
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

2 Double Beds Annex

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

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Deluxe King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Bed Annex | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Bed Annex

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Sandy fun near Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Empire Bluff Trail
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.

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

More

  • 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

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

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 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
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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 995 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 995 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 995 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 995 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 995 reviews

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 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Dark strains of long hair left on bed sheets after pulling back the comforter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in a very nice little town. We lived the atmosphere and charm. The only problem was the thinness of the walls. The poor couple next door have a rough life. The man snored so loud it sounded like a grizzly was trying to tear through! Then he started cussing! A female voice would try to calm him down periodically, but the peace never lasted. I was considering sharing my C-pap with him. He really needs to see a doctor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had a wonderful bright theme and was very clean. There were warning signs for being charged such as “don’t plug your own devices into TV- $150.” Hotel charged us days prior to our stay even though we booked the pay when you stay option. I like to switch credit cards sometimes when I arrive, and now there is a higher statement balance on my card than expected since it charged 1-2 days before the monthly bill switched over. Managers and front desk didn’t understand, so they didn’t refund my card so we could charge the correct credit card. Rooms were preassigned before we checked in and our 2nd floor request was not met. Room doors are exterior motel style with a Hard key bolt lock room access. I imagine robbers could get in. It required us to go to front desk in the morning or use key drop box. Gentleman there in the morning was a bit dismissive and didn’t even ask us how our stay was. He seemed busy with computer work. He seemed not interested in confirming my name and room number for check out, so what was the point of the hard key and checking out? Overall property was quiet. Evening front desk girl was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Great place!

Was a very nice place in a very nice town. We thoroughly enjoyed our two day stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a charming Inn close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The room was clean and spacious, and the staff were very friendly. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Family Vacation at the dunes

We stayed at Empire Lakeshore Inn as a family on vacation visiting the dunes. It was a very quiet, comfortable stay. I left a star off of service due to not interacting with staff at check in or check out. I prefer checking in on my own, however I had no interactions with them to really judge. Otherwise we had a great stay and would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facility is a new build. Soundproofing between floors and rooms could be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and new.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides extremly loud neighbors, property was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dabit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean room. Here for two nights and would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great people friendly and fast service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

great location for visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes NP

great location for visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes national park - right next door to the visitor center. One beach is within walking distance of the Inn and driving to other trails is minimal. Nice small town - walkable area with good local dining options and small shops
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Good - so go!

The Lakeshore Inn in Empire is comfortably furnished. The new decor made is feel at home. The beds put us right to sleep and I used the extra blanket. Don't miss the sunset on Empire Beach! We liked Joe's Friendly Tavern too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025