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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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Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets - Empire Lakeshore Inn (Empire)
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 WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a built-in shelf, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to another room.

King Bed Annex

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

2 Double Beds Annex

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A two-story Lakeshore Inn with a balcony on the upper floor, a landscaped front yard with rocks and plants, and an American flag.

Deluxe, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Mmpire, a neighborhood 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 check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and sledding. Visit our Empire travel guide
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11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
    Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy dune, dense forest, and a large body of water.
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A forested road surrounded by tall trees with green foliage and some yellow leaves.
    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

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Trattoria Funistrada
    13 min drive
  • Shipwreck Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Joes Friendly Tavern
    5 min walk
  • Empire Village Pizza & Spirits
    3 min walk
  • Little Finger Eatery
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (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 elevator
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping 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

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Lakeshore Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our travel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and easy parking! Would highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay- great location, recently remodeled and very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff are all very nice people, I appreciate them. The rooms are great and so clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. The rooms are clean and well kept. Our family has stayed here three different times and had a great experience each time. I highly recommend The Empire Lakeshore Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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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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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean & beds were comfortable. The AC split unit couldn’t keep up with the heat & humidity. The parking can be tricky, at times. Location is great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 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

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, clean rooms, cleaning staff was lovely and hilarious she made the whole stay better - seemed to be around throughout the day and if you were late to check in had a good easy process so you could do it yourself upon arrival! Beds were super comfy and Inn was walking distance to some cute spots!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Arrived later in the day. The key was left for us in the box.. Room was clean and everything was functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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
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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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very close to empire village. Easy walk into town to shop and dine. Rooms very large and comfortable. Easy check in and out. Very close to the sleeping bear dunes. Many lakes in the surrounding area as well as other cites close by to shop and dine. Visitor center right to hotel. I would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, sparkling clean room in a perfect location for those visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Good shower pressure, comfortable bed, nice to have the fridge, microwave, and abundant power outlets on each side of the bed. We appreciate that they have a recycle bin & returnable bin on the property. Will absolutely return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not typically a motel person. But…. Communication was amazing (Let them know of your getting in late so they can accommodate you when you get there). Rooms were immaculate. I mean absolutely spotless and I’m picky. Beds were comfortable and clean with a variety of pillows. Each room has a table with a couple chairs to sit outside, and there are some Adirondack chairs on the ground level for groups. The property backs up to a gas station, but we honestly didn’t hear anything. Each room has a digital thermostat, fridge, microwave, Keurig, shelves/drawers, and a TV. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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
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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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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, modern room. Unable to shower as there was not enough water pressure to keep the shower on.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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 review

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 review

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