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Maple Lane Empire

2.5 star property
Motel with private beach, near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Private beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Kayaking
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Bath or shower
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025

Room options

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King Kitchenette

King Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Lower Carriage House

Lower Carriage House

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King (Full Sleeper Sofa) - ADA Accessible

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Upper Carriage House

Upper Carriage House

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Queen Double Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Toaster
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
8720 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glen Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Crystal River - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Maple Lane Empire

At Maple Lane Empire, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests can keep active with on-site kayaking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
  • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Private beach nearby

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: 4.0 per cent of room rate
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Beach access
    • In-room coffee
    • Internet access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

M22 Empire
M22 Inn Empire
Maple Lane Empire Motel
Maple Lane Empire Empire
Maple Lane Empire Motel Empire

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Maple Lane Empire?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Maple Lane Empire?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Maple Lane Empire?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Maple Lane Empire and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as kayaking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Maple Lane Empire like?
Maple Lane Empire is a short 2-minute walk from Little Glen Lake and 19 minutes' walk from Glen Lake. Travellers give top marks for the motel's prime location.

Maple Lane Empire Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Love this place
I love this hotel. Right at the bottom of sleeping bear dunes. 2 minutes from glen lake. Has canoes and kayaks. Very comfortable.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place and pet friendly
Cute place to stay for that 1950s roadtrip motel experience. Very nice place to stay, right in the middle of sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore area. Very clean accommodations, convenient check-in process. Traveling with my pet was very nice and convenient to stay here.
Elizabeth, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Nice and convenient hotel. I would stay again
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wendy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Claimed they only had one room left and we got to the property it was empty all night.. boiling heater was really loud in the room. It's so loud that I barely slept at all. Almost looks like the property was in mid-renovation and not ready to be open.
Jesse, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very accommodating. The place was clean And had all the amenities that you would need. Enjoyed sitting on the beach and Glen Lake.
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I loved the location of this little hotel—it was within walking distance of the lake, less than a minute. The rooms were spacious and clean. I was there with my dog, and he had a terrific time. You can use the hotel kayaks, which is a plus.
Clara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Pricy room on the shore, paying for location. Older property that had been renovated. Shower was small.
Shelley, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Fire pit with wood, volleyball court, private bench and pier at lake short distance away, close to Sleeping bear dunes
Carolee, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place was perfect for a night on our way to backpack in north Manitou, but I would consider it for a multi night stay exploring sleeping bear dunes. Empire is cute and has some dining options. There is also a small beach and sitting area on the lake for the resort. Just a tiny walk away for the room. Kitchenete and fridge, ice machine. Everything you need. Shower is very small and air conditioner loud but not a big deal for us.
Julie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Paula, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

It is really close to sleeping bear
Anna, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Emir, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It was a convenient place to stay for a night. Nothing fancy except the price.
Patrick, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We appreciated the ease of check in. Our room was VERY clean and comfortable, homey feel. By comparison to other places, I wished the beds were a bit softer, but loved the cool cotton sheets. Loved access to the kayaks and canoe down at the end of the street. Loved the close proximity to Sleeping Bear Lakeshore and Glen Arbor.
Laura, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Glen Arbor Vacation
A very nice updated hotel just a few minutes from Empire or Glen Arbor. Easy to get in and to leave. The room was very quiet.
Gary, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Donnalee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Time out!
My wife and I and our furry kid stayed two nights and loved it! First time to the area, we want to come back! Clean, quiet and out of the way. Their beach was near by with kayaks available. Fire pit and grills available for guests as well. Thanks
Joe, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed my stay.
Debra, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay.
Michelle, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maple Lane is the perfect place for people who want to do lakeside rustic cabin rentals but are too bougie for that. It is quaint and quiet with an “old world” feel while also having easy lake access and a very walkable neighborhood. I thought I would feel weird about not having staff on site but it actually added to the camping adjacent feel. We loved our time here!
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ina, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Donald, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The Room Does The Job
We used the room for sleeping only so it does the job. The motel is very very close to Glen Lake which was the draw for us. It is old and could use updating. They don't offer in stay cleaning so that wasn't ideal. They do have a nice backyard area with a fire pit and games.
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review