Dune Climb Inn

2.0 star property

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Family Suite (2 BR) | Living area
BBQ/picnic Area
Family Suite (1 BR) | Private kitchen
Family Suite (2 BR) | Living area
Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (BDS)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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7194 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI, 49630
  • Little Glen Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Studio (SWB)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (BDS)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Studio (SS)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite (2 BR)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Suite (1 BR)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Studio (SWS)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Empire

With a stay at Dune Climb Inn in Empire, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little Glen Lake. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Glen Lake - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Dune Climb Inn

Hotel in Empire with free parking
Dune Climb Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. This hotel also features charcoal grills, a vending machine, and bike storage.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1937
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Dune Climb Inn Hotel
Dune Climb Inn Empire
Dune Climb Inn Hotel Empire