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Empire Lakeshore Inn

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Located close to Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Empire Bluff Trail, Empire Lakeshore Inn provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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  • 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
(44 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

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 snowmobiling and snowshoeing. 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
  • South Bar Lake
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Village Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

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

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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 on-site 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

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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Very clean and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, lots of space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie House The House Team

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We had a great stay! The location was perfect to walk to dining, shopping and to easily get to the beach to watch the sunset. It was a great place to call home for a few days while exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes and surrounding areas! Would definitely stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

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Very clean, close to the water and the trails and easy check in and out. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

julia

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Very clean & homey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph T

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The room was spacious and clean, the staff were friendly, there was adequate parking, and the refrigerator was large enough to accommodate everything from our two coolers. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable one night stay in this Inn in Empire. It was a centrally located, easy walk to the small center of town and walkable to the lovely beach. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel room was clean and perfectly located for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The town of Empire was charming as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Remington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great property. No issues with check in/out. They even accommodated our dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katheryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with a perfect location. We were able to walk and bike easily to local attractions and businesses. When we drove to trails it was very easy drives as well. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis

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Great location for our travel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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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

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
we never actually saw any hotel staff. Our key was waiting in a mailbox outside and when we checked out the next morning, we’ve returned our key to a mailbox. The rooms were very well kept and clean. The property was beautiful and the location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chad

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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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakeshore Inn is a perfect location for enjoying the proximity to Empire Beach, Bike Trails, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Glen Arbor. The newer building of the two properties was clean and upgraded from my previous stays in the older building. Have returned to Lakeshore every Summer for my Annual Girl’s Michigan Trip and will return again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Alessandra

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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

Joann

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Clean Convenient Good value for the money Spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

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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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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

Ruth

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Great location, walkable to Empire. Comfortable room, friendly travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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
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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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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