The Best Hotels Closest to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in for 2026

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A clear lake with kayaks and a dock with chairs.

A wooden deck with a bench and chairs overlooking a lake.

A wooden cabin with large windows, a covered porch, and a stone foundation.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a lake through a sliding door.

1. Whaleback Inn

21.5 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

dawn

₩280,131

₩308,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, wicker furniture, and a fireplace.

A metal fire pit with rocks around it, two Adirondack chairs, and a wooden structure in the background.

A wooden signpost with two circular signs, one for Dune Climb Inn and another indicating a vacancy.

2. Dune Climb Inn

25 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Lillian

₩143,309

₩208,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

The Leland Lodge sign, a building with a green roof, and an American flag.

A garden pathway leading to a building with a balcony.

A room with a blue sofa, patterned cushions, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles and a glass of red wine on the counter.

3. Leland Lodge

21.7 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Jane

₩252,721

₩267,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with benches and a railing overlooking the ocean.

A two-story building with a balcony, a large white flower bush, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

4. Empire Lakeshore Inn

32.2 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

June

₩111,959

₩118,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cabin interior with a wooden floor, a bed, a table with chairs, a sink, and a shower area.

A wooden cabin bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden bench, and a towel rack.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a chandelier, and a view of the city through the windows.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a covered section with string lights, and a view of the street with cars and buildings in the background.

5. Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant

55 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Carol

₩119,243

₩132,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.

A sign indicating directions to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore.

A bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet.

6. Honor Motel

48.2 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Jeff

₩126,689

₩140,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with two black chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and floor lamp. A staircase with wooden steps leads to an upper floor.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a long island, white cabinetry, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

7. The Birches - Condotel in Lake Leelanau

26.6 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Jaspal

₩355,190

₩681,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a barbecue grill.

A two-story building with a clock, a sign indicating an office, and a garden area with plants and a pathway.

A compact hotel room with a single bed, a small sofa, a kitchenette, and a ceiling fan.

8. Maple Lane Empire

27 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Mark

₩107,361

₩170,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered porch with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A room with a ceiling fan, a table with chairs, a sofa, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with a view of trees.

A room with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

A two-story house with a porch, a central entrance, and a mailbox.

9. The Sylvan Inn

22.3 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michelle

₩167,543

₩184,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a table, and an umbrella.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a 'Welcome Friends' sign, and a small birdhouse decoration.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

10. Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge

32.9 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Aaron

₩152,899

₩162,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with food items, a toaster, and decorative shelves.

A deck with outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and a pool.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

11. Coastal Inn

51.6 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Emily

₩144,636

₩160,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Three people sitting on the beach with a colorful umbrella.

Two outdoor lounge chairs with mesh backs and seats, positioned on a grassy lawn in front of a house with a blue roof and white siding.

A two-story building with a blue exterior, a front porch with a swing, and a well-maintained lawn.

A sign for Marshall's Bay Port Lodging advertising a vacancy.

12. Bay Port Lodging

54.5 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

₩90,473

₩100,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and a blue wall. There are lounge chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A Baymont by Wyndham hotel with a large entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

13. Baymont by Wyndham Beulah

49.9 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Justice

₩147,437

₩163,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden staircase, and a dining area with a table.

A room with a TV, a blue chair, a bed, and a white heater.

A modern bathroom with a vanity, a round mirror, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

14. Coastal Suites Resort

52 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Kathryn

₩137,404

₩152,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, dining table, and chairs.

A row of purple lounge chairs with a small table, set on a concrete patio with a grassy area and trees in the background.

A residential area with a paved driveway leading to a grassy lawn, a house on the left, and a view of the sea.

15. Crystal Lake Resort

51.5 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Minna

₩160,841

₩178,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A room with a bed, two armchairs, a wooden table, and a floor lamp.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a curtain partially drawn.

A residential street with a cherry blossom tree in full bloom.

16. Cedar Ridge Cabins

48.5 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Russell

₩179,606

₩190,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

17. M22 Inn Suttons Bay

36.1 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Alyssa

₩119,425

₩126,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

A hallway with an exit sign, a table with a chair, and a door labeled with the number 5.

A motel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a television screen on the wall, and a brick wall in the background.

18. Cold Creek Inn

52.6 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Nick

₩123,847

₩137,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A red and grey motel with a covered parking area and a large lawn in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a hanging light fixture.

A restaurant with a bar area, green chairs, a counter, and a Pepsi refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a small dining table and various kitchen items on shelves.

19. Mountain Valley Lodge & Campground

61.7 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Heather

₩142,411

₩162,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large window, and two bar stools.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and floor lamp.

A wooden sign for Boathouse Vineyards Tasting Room with a stone building in the background.

A river with boats, a dock, and a house in the background.

20. The Birches

26.5 km from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

₩470,459

₩782,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Whaleback Inn	9.8 Exceptional 197 reviews	View
Dune Climb Inn	9.2 Wonderful 121 reviews	View
Leland Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 568 reviews	View
Empire Lakeshore Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant	9.0 Wonderful 860 reviews	View

Top Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Hotel Reviews

Empire Lakeshore Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Cute hotel within walking distance of everything in Empire."

Whaleback Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view from this location. Nice, clean, spacious rooms. Outside deck with gorgeous view. Great location to shops, restaurants, wineries."

Other attractions near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach and clear blue waters.

Crystal River

9.8/10 (10 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crystal River during your travels in Glen Arbor. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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A porch leading to a beach with a cloudy sky.

Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum

8.8/10 (33 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum in Glen Arbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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beach near Glen Haven

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Glen Haven during your trip to Glen Arbor? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Van's Beach

9.6/10 (23 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Van's Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Leland. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Historic Fishtown

9.6/10 (147 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Leland with a trip to Historic Fishtown. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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beach near Crystal River

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Crystal River during your trip to Glen Arbor? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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beach near Crystal River Marina

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Crystal River Marina during your trip to Glen Arbor? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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beach near Downtown Glen Arbor

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Downtown Glen Arbor during your trip to Glen Arbor? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting and sporting events.

What's the best hotel to stay near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Leland Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. You'll find it 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Other good choices in the area include Whaleback Inn and The Sylvan Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

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Our top choices for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore hotels

1. Whaleback Inn

2. Dune Climb Inn

3. Leland Lodge

4. Empire Lakeshore Inn

5. Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant

6. Honor Motel

7. The Birches - Condotel in Lake Leelanau

8. Maple Lane Empire

9. The Sylvan Inn

10. Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge

11. Coastal Inn

12. Bay Port Lodging

13. Baymont by Wyndham Beulah

14. Coastal Suites Resort

15. Crystal Lake Resort

16. Cedar Ridge Cabins

17. M22 Inn Suttons Bay

18. Cold Creek Inn

19. Mountain Valley Lodge & Campground

20. The Birches

Compare popular hotels close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Top Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Hotel Reviews

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Whaleback Inn

Other attractions near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Crystal River

Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum

beach near Glen Haven

Van's Beach

Historic Fishtown

beach near Crystal River

beach near Crystal River Marina

beach near Downtown Glen Arbor

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