Dune Climb Inn

Hotel in Empire with free parking

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Dune Climb Inn, located in a national park, offers a refreshed 2024 experience. Visitors can roast marshmallows at the firepit or borrow bikes to explore nearby trails. The hotel balances outdoor adventure with practical amenities like in-room WiFi and meeting spaces.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Parking included
Business services

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Tomorrow

Oct 1 - Oct 2

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Superior Studio (SWB)

Highlights

Garden

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Coffee/tea maker

Desk

Pet friendly

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Garden

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Studio (SS)

Exceptional

Highlights

Garden

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Suite (2 BR)

Highlights

Patio

Garden

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Separate bath and shower

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

Family Suite (1 BR)

Very good

Highlights

Garden

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Studio (SWS)

Exceptional

Highlights

Garden

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Coffee/tea maker

Pet friendly

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Empire, Dune Climb Inn is in a national park and near the beach. Manitou Passage Golf Club and Mistwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little Glen Lake. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Visit our Empire travel guide

7194 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI, 49630

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

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 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 remodelled in 2024 and located near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Dune Climb Inn provides a firepit and more. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Free self-parking
Free bike hire, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
Barbecues, a nature reserve and outdoor furniture

Room features

All guest rooms at Dune Climb Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Private gardens, coffee/tea makers and limited housekeeping

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

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

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

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 are 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

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dune Climb Inn Hotel

Dune Climb Inn Empire

Dune Climb Inn Hotel Empire

Frequently asked questions

Is Dune Climb Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Dune Climb Inn?

As of 30 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dune Climb Inn on 27 Oct, 2025 start from S$176.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dune Climb Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dune Climb Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dune Climb Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dune Climb Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Little Glen Lake and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).