Dune Climb Inn
Hotel, 2-star7194 South Dune Highway, Empire, MI, United StatesShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for location, service and cleanliness.
8.853Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, at 7194 South Dune Highway.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Convenient Location: Situated in Empire, just a short distance from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, Dune Climb Inn offers easy access to local attractions and activities.
Comfortable Amenities: Guests can enjoy modern conveniences such as free bikes, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi. The cozy rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.
Outdoor Activities: With hiking and cycling opportunities nearby, along with a sun terrace and barbecue facilities on-site, Dune Climb Inn is the perfect retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Book your stay at Dune Climb Inn for a relaxing getaway in Empire.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Hiking
Rooms
8.8
Fabulous
Rated 8.8 out of 10 by 53 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.8
- Service9.2
- Location9.3
- Rooms8.2
- Amenities8.8
- Value8.7
- Food & drink8.8
Guests mention
Great locationClean and comfortable stay
ReaganUnited StatesGreat stay! Very convenient to the Dunes
There was a lot of dog hair on my bed, probably from previous visitors.
TerryUnited StatesGreat location to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Comfortable bed. Microwave and frig added convenience. Loved the access to firepit and the community room.
Bathroom needs updated.
MarianneWonderful management for check in and out.
Also quiet.
Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes!
Bed very comfortable.
KathrynConvenient to all attractions, rustic but lovely. Loved the cottage feel
ChristinaPerfect location, room was clean and staff was super responsive, would stay again.
JeffreyMy room had a cozy, retro, cabin vibe that was perfect. Clean, bright, warm, the bed was very comfortable. In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes and minutes away from all I wanted to do. It was an easy, self check-in that…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
7194 South Dune Highway, Empire, MI, United States
Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please note that Pet fee $40 per day, per pet, and sofa bed fee $10 per night.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Dune Climb Inn
What time is check-in and check-out at Dune Climb Inn?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Dune Climb Inn allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Dune Climb Inn?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Dune Climb Inn have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Dune Climb Inn?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
How do I book Dune Climb Inn?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Dune Climb Inn?
7194 South Dune Highway, Empire, MI.
Other places we book in Empire
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
