10 Best Motels in Empire: Find Cheap Motels in Empire, MI 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 parking. Maple Lane Empire : Free parking and a picnic area are available during your stay, along with room amenities like air conditioning. It's located within a quick 1-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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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 Empire

June

₩156,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

2. Maple Lane Empire

Empire

Austin

₩135,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

Moses

₩139,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

Lynne

₩158,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

5. Coastal Suites Resort

Beulah

Jerica

₩150,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

₩176,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

7. Seasons Inn Traverse City

Traverse City

Dennis

₩79,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

8. Grand Traverse Motel

Oak Park

Garland

₩133,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Top Empire Hotel Reviews

Delamar Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice location, but the rooms whacked a little bit they kind of felt like standard hotel rooms, and design"

Spark by Hilton Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"My only complaint and this is just because it was never raining so maybe it was the proximity to the ice machines, was the elevator always seemed dirty. Our room and the hallways were always clean, the lobby was clean, everything else was clean! Staff are super friendly, too. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable!"

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Empire Motels information

Number of reviews	7,274
Accommodation	17 Motels
Lowest Price	₩79,226
Highest Price	₩176,236

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Empire?

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

What is a motel?

When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, 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 parking. Maple Lane Empire: Free parking and a picnic area are available during your stay, along with room amenities like 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, be sure to 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 roadtrip, 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 temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 27°F. The snowiest months in Empire are January, November, March, and February, with each month seeing an average of 15 inches of snowfall.

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

We've gathered some information about getting around Empire to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is located 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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