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Dune Climb Inn

2.0 star property

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Children's play area - outdoor
Family Suite (2 BR) | Private kitchen
Superior Studio (SWS)
Aerial view
Family Suite (1 BR) | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
7194 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI, 49630
  • Little Glen Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio (SWB)

Superior Studio (SWB)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio (SS) | Bathroom

Standard Studio (SS)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite (2 BR)

Family Suite (2 BR)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Suite (1 BR)

Family Suite (1 BR)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio (SWS)

Superior Studio (SWS)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
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The price is AU$181
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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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 - 4 min walk
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 3 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 5 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive
  • Glen Lake - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬7 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Free bike hire
  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Renovated entire property – May 2024
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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

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

Dune Climb Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was located in the perfect spot to get places, but be outside the busy areas. The room was very cozy and the bed was extremely comfortable. The community room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location; great historic/retro road trip vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice spot, with access to dunes. Room was mostly clean, with minor dust and some cobwebs in bathroom. Really thin walls! Can hear neighbors TV, door slamming in the morning when they left! Could use better black out curtains for windows and in bathroom (completely see through). Overall, really good location and Was able to bring my dog 🐶
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joy, Jenison

Liked: Cleanliness
Motel room was clean, comfortable bed and hot water in shower. Property had a nice community room, grills and fire pit areas. Very convenient for enjoying Sleeping Bear Dunes area. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy beds and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating. We arrived early and they quickly finished preparations and let us in early.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yaoyao, Solana Beach

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good stay, and would do it again. Staff was great. Very clean. Bathroom sink needs to be replaced, and bathroom could use exhaust fan. Common room was cozy and inviting. Very to close to nearby attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic Getaway in the Woods
Perfect spot for anyone planning to spend time in Sleeping Bear or just traveling on M22! Very rustic and humble, it allows you to spend time in nature away from light pollution and people. We were able to see the Northern Lights while sitting next to a bonfire that we built with wood supplied by the hosts. Absolutely perfect spot. If you're wary of spiders, be prepared.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to dunes. Quiet and very comfortable. Refrigerator in cabin 5 was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the shared kitchen and outdoor spaces. The location was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was adorable! It also smelled very clean when we entered our room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for hikers.
Basic but very nice. Comfortable and convenient. Great place to stay to hike in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lovrenco

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley, Arvada

Liked: Amenities
Delightful, rustic stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

guruprasad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was just as advertised. Great location. Good place to stay if you are traveling with pets. Manager is responsive, but not on premises. This was a problem when I locked myself out the room with phone and dog inside. Fortunately, Service person for septic cleaning was there and called Manager who did appear to unlock the door within a half hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle R

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed spending time with our dog and walking the trails. The dune climb and driving trail were both close by. Our room was very comfortable. We spent our meal time in the community room. It was nice to have a spot to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Grayling

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We should have gotten one of the larger rooms. We didn't realize how small the room we got was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Great location. Very clean and comfortable beds. Very helpful staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was zero cellular reception around the Inn. Thankfully the WiFi worked amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horace

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place very close to Dunes and Park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024