TOP Lakeside Hotels in Empire, MI for 2026

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Bay View King Suite.) | Living area | 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

1. Delamar Traverse City

Traverse City

Ryan

8.125.332 ₫

9.412.194 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Cottage #1, 3 Bedrooms,Full Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Cottage #1, 3 Bedrooms,Full Kitchen | Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

2. Crystal Lake Resort

Beulah

Christine

3.521.952 ₫

3.909.262 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

3. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Traverse City

Adam

3.705.649 ₫

4.409.723 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Lakeview Balcony King Room | Terrace/patio

Lakeview Balcony King Room | Beach/ocean view

4. Alexandra Inn

Traverse City

Ian

4.824.341 ₫

5.656.874 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Lakeview One Bedroom Suite | View from room

5. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

Traverse City

ALEKSANDAR

5.141.421 ₫

6.028.198 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Private beach, sun-loungers, beach volleyball

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Beach View | Terrace/patio

6. Pinestead Reef Resort

Traverse City

Lee

3.749.935 ₫

4.162.428 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

Bayview King Studio with Jetted Tub & Fireplace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | View from room

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

7. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

Traverse City

Desiree N

3.450.148 ₫

4.664.505 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

8. Whaleback Inn

Leland

Andrew

7.311.195 ₫

8.059.872 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Top Empire Hotel Reviews

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"No Ty"

Seasons Inn Traverse City

8/10 Good

"Property was clean and well maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. It was high quality with an affordable rate."

The Baywatch Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, well-maintained, most of the staff were friendly, location right on the beach was convenient, included continental breakfast was lovely, microwave and mini-fridge with freezer were AWESOME, balcony small but neat, and good sound insulation between rooms, even on balcony!"

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had another Great trip here! The staff was very helpful, great beach access and good atmosphere. We will be coming back for a third trip next year."

Quality Inn Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"Buen hotel 👌 recomendado"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was wonderful. Easy in and out."

Empire Lakeshore Inn

8/10 Good

"Little pricey but not many options to choose from in Empire. Place was updated. Mattresses on the firm side. And make sure to bring your own shampoo and conditioner"

Pointes North Beachfront Hotel – 2 Person Spa Tub Studios

8/10 Good

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Our top choices for Empire hotels on the lake

1. Delamar Traverse City

2. Crystal Lake Resort

3. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

4. Alexandra Inn

5. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

6. Pinestead Reef Resort

7. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

8. Whaleback Inn

Top Empire Hotel Reviews

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Seasons Inn Traverse City

The Baywatch Resort

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Quality Inn Traverse City

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Traverse City

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Pointes North Beachfront Hotel – 2 Person Spa Tub Studios

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