Empire, MI

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Empire
Empire
Empire Lakeshore Inn
Empire Lakeshore Inn
2.5 out of 5
11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, MI
Book a stay at this beach motel in Empire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (922 reviews)
"Stayed a couple of nights for a girls weekend. Loved the area (small town). Very comfortable beds and clean rooms. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 23 June 2025

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Dune Climb Inn
Dune Climb Inn
2 out of 5
7194 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI
The price is SAR 902 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 902
SAR 956 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Empire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little ...
9/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
"Really wonderful place to stay. Very cute & quaint spot, loved the convenience of the check-in & out. space was super snug & the bathroom door & window couldn’t fully close. also was kind of nervous about how chill the door lock was lol. otherwise truly loved staying here & would again!!!"

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Dune Climb Inn
Maple Lane Empire
Maple Lane Empire
2.5 out of 5
8720 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI
The price is SAR 888 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 888
SAR 1,123 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Empire. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Sleeping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (262 reviews)
"We have been staying here for quite a few years. It is quiet, clean, and convenient for our needs. The staff has been very helpful when we have needed help. I would recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Maple Lane Empire
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Storied Two Bedroom in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
Storied Two Bedroom in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
Empire
Stay at this vacation home in Empire. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore ...
Storied Two Bedroom in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
New!  My Roam'n Empire - Super Cute with Water Toys and Great Location!  Walk to Downtown and Beach!
New! My Roam'n Empire - Super Cute with Water Toys and Great Location! Walk to Downtown and Beach!
Empire
Stay at this vacation home in Empire. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Empire ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Very nice!
"Clean property, cute decor! A lot of items included in the kitchen, and a very nice outdoor space!"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

New! My Roam'n Empire - Super Cute with Water Toys and Great Location! Walk to Downtown and Beach!
Kasa Gold Coast Inn Traverse City
Kasa Gold Coast Inn Traverse City
3 out of 5
4612 US-31, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Traverse City Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
Perfect!
"A quick overnight trip. Bed was very comfortable, location was right on an all-purpose paved trail, and the hotel faced the water. There were even bikes to ride! Beautiful!"

Reviewed on 24 June 2025

Kasa Gold Coast Inn Traverse City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Empire

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
25
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
29
4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

A great place to visit for the natural beauty of the m22 area and fabulous wineries and of course the Sleeping Bear dunes. Although we didn't go to the dunes we have been there several times in the past. Just a beautiful area to be in!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love this beautiful area - full of nature and many available outdoor activities. Empire seems to be right in the center, between Traverse City and Northport Mi ! You can leave Empire for the day in any direction&you will find good food etc.

5/5 - Excellent

SB

I think it’s a great hotel to stay at if you want to do the Sleeping Bear Dunes, information center is right across the street

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful sunset on Lake Michigan, and nice beachfront. Town has limited restaurants, and the ice cream store closed early after Labor Day weekend.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Very small, quiet town. Nice antique stores. Close to a very nice beach. Food choices very limited and all were horrible.

4/5 - Good

Jeff

Small town near a nature preserve, it's exactly what you are expecting. Few quaint shops for mom, chocolate shop, bar/pizzaria, cafe, gas station all within a block. 7 minutes away from Sleeping Bear Dunes is nice.