Empire Lakeshore Inn
Motel, 2-star11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, Michigan, 49630, Empire, MI, United StatesShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for location, service and rooms.
8.6182Reviews- Check-in from 4:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.1 out of 10, at 11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, Michigan, 49630.
Scenic Views and Convenient Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Colonial motel also features a picnic area and a vending machine. Convenient Facilities Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite. Comfortable Accommodation Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Book your stay at Empire Lakeshore Inn for a relaxing and convenient beach getaway.
What this place offers
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Express check-out
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 182 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.4
- Service8.9
- Location9.1
- Rooms8.6
- Amenities8.2
- Value8.6
- Food & drink8.2
Guests mention
CleanFriendly staffGreat locationComfortable rooms
BarbaraVery happy with this little place. Toured M 22 and had an excellent stay. Check in was simple and the whole hotel was clean and cared for. Thank you.
SaraNice and clean with great location but faucet dripped all night and the noise from other rooms was substantial .
ReannaClean, conveniently located, friendly staff.
NikkiFor the last six years, we have stayed here for the Sleeping Bear Half Marathon. It’s clean! The people are friendly and welcoming.
GregoryWonderful stay.
Deborah EGreat location and very comfortable room. We spent a couple days biking the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. Great ice cream shop in walking distance. Definitely recommend. The reason I did not choose excellent was because…
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 January 2026.
Where you’ll be
11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, Michigan, 49630, Empire, MI, United States
Guests rate the location 9.1 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 4:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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No pets
There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [11626 S. Sunset Drive Michigan]. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of 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.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available
Accessibility. No elevators
General. Professional property host/manager
Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-in is available
Pets. Service animals are allowed
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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Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- 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 Empire Lakeshore Inn
What time is check-in and check-out at Empire Lakeshore Inn?
Check-in is from 4:00 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 Empire Lakeshore Inn allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Empire Lakeshore Inn?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Does Empire Lakeshore Inn have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Empire Lakeshore Inn have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Empire Lakeshore 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 Empire Lakeshore Inn?
11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, Michigan, 49630, 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.
