Located in Leland, Whaleback Inn is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Van's Beach and Historic Fishtown. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Manitou Island Transit and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
What's nearby
Van's Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Historic Fishtown - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Manitou Island Transit - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
Leelanau Sands Casino - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
VI Grill - 14 min drive
Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs - 14 min drive
Boone's Prime Time Pub - 15 min drive
Nittolo's Seafood And Social - 7 min drive
Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse - 7 min drive
About this property
Whaleback Inn
Lakefront hotel in Leland with free parking
Whaleback Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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 self-parking on site
Family friendly
Fridge
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Outdoors
Dock
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Desk
Free local calls
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 27 and April 10.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Whaleback Inn Leland
Whaleback Leland
Whaleback Inn Hotel
Whaleback Inn Leland
Whaleback Inn Hotel Leland
Whaleback Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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great place . innkeepers, ty and rachel very friendly . hot coffee and great muffins!
John
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan
Travelled with partner
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Caretakers were welcoming and warm and welcoming for our day there. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Relax outside with a beautiful view of the lake. Very peaceful.
Drew and Rachels hospitality was amazing, Frank, the resident cat is mostly disinterested, yet friendly. The whole place is very charming and feels like a community as you walk to the breakfast bar with Hannah's fantastic muffins. Sitting on the porch with friends, food and a wonderful view of the lake, makes me sad to think of all the times ive missed being here in the past. 10/10 recommend!
We spent to delightful nights at the Whaleback Inn. The facility is clean and tidy. The host greet you and help out with any questions you have about the area. Starting our day on the porch eating a relaxing breakfast looking out in the lake was pure bliss. We loved the peacefulness of the Whaleback Inn.
Loved the casual feel. Enjoyed the coffee and light breakfast in the mornings. Was nice to have a kitchen on property as well w large fridge, microwave and drinking water tap. Rooms have a dorm fridge as well.
Room was comfortable and bed was cozy. View of the lake off my porch. Would definitely return and recommend!
Check in and out was easy. The room was clean and kept up very well. The property is well maintained. The inn keepers are very friendly and helpful. It is a peaceful and relaxing place to stay.
We loved our stay at the Whaleback Inn. The property is gorgeous. The rooms were comfortably appointed and very clean.It was conveniently located for day trips around the area. The view of the lake from our room and patio was just awesome....
Lee Ann
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Amenities
Up on a hill, the former resort overlooks Lake Leelanau. It is rather expensive, but I found it worth it. I had to catch a passenger boat to an island off shore, and leave early. The charm is fantastic.
The location was beautiful. Right across the street from the lake. Lovely setting with outside patio and chairs off the the room. Comfortsble bed. I was a bit disappointed that there was no coffee maker or microwave in the room and very limited continental breakfast for the price however many close restaurants. We wake up very early and like a cup in am.
They views were extraordinary. The rooms were spacious and the beds were so comfortable. The staff was helpful and our rooms were made up each day. The location was central to cute towns, vineyards and the state and national parks. So many great hiking trails!
We loved the Whaleback Inn. We were so delighted with the view and location. We only stayed one night, I wish we had longer. I loved that there was a private dock to enjoy the water views and relax in the sun.