Empire Motel: Best Empire Motels 2026

Q: What are the best motels in Empire?

Empire Lakeshore Inn : Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Maple Lane Empire : Free parking and a picnic area are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

A coastal landscape with a sandy path, dense greenery, and a clear view of the ocean.

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A house with a white door marked with the number 5, a dark blue exterior, and a white porch with a wicker chair.

1. Empire Lakeshore Inn

Downtown Mmpire

June

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a sign reading "Maple Lane Resort Guests Only."

2. Maple Lane Empire

Empire

Austin

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception area with a stone counter, a 'Things to Do & Places to Go' brochure, a 'Traverse City' brochure, and a 'Nearby Food and Drink' sign.

3. Honor Motel

Honor

Jeff

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a hanging light fixture, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.

4. Coastal Inn

Beulah

Susana

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a coffee maker.

5. Coastal Suites Resort

Beulah

Jerica

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A room with a wooden herringbone floor, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a television, and a door leading to another room.

6. Crystal Lake Resort

Beulah

Carrie

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a dark outdoor setting with trees in the background.

7. Cedar Ridge Cabins

Honor

Russell

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern two-story house with a blue exterior and white trim.

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI

Traverse City

Julia

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with lounge chairs and a sunset over the water.

9. Brio Beach Inn

Traverse City

Robert

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

10. Seasons Inn Traverse City

Traverse City

Diane

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

11. Grand Traverse Motel

Oak Park

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a basket on the counter.

12. Econo Lodge Traverse City South

Traverse City

Leann

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

13. The Sierra Motel

Triangle Neighborhood

Frederick

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious indoor area with a fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood

elena

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Top Empire Hotel Reviews

Dune Climb Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the shower head was amazing. Super cute, vintage vibe. Some road noise noted during the day but it was very quiet, forested and peaceful at night."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean, the staff was nice. We enjoyed the hot tub and pool. The breakfast was ok. The linens in the rooms were a little worn, the sheet and blanket could have been pulled up higher on the bed, we like to cover our whole body up."

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"The pool was awesome, huge hot tub and the kids loved it. The parking situation is a little weird though because you need wristbands in order to get in and out, otherwise you have to pay 20 dollars. We had someone in our party come late so at 1 am I had to wake-up and walk outside of the gate to hand them their wristband in order for them to get in. A few minutes after that while at the front desk, I heard on the employee radio that I was a suspicious person for doing so. So thats fun. Overall though it was an exciting stay for the kids"

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Empire Motels information

Number of reviews	4,579
Accommodation	17 Motels
Lowest Price	€58
Highest Price	€127

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Empire?

When you save on your room price, you can make the most of what Empire has to offer. Top sights to visit include Lake Michigan.

What is a motel?

At many motels, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Empire?

Empire Lakeshore Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Maple Lane Empire: Free parking and a picnic area are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

What can I do in Empire?

Those who've visited Empire like the beaches. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Michigan, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and Little Glen Lake. You'll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, South Bar Lake and Garey Lake.

What's the weather like in Empire?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Empire to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -3°C. The snowiest months in Empire are January, November, March and February, with each month seeing an average of 39 cm of snowfall.

What are my options for getting around Empire while staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about getting around Empire to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital), which is located 24.2 mi (38.9 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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