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Dune Climb Inn

2.0 star property
Guests gather around the firepit for s'mores under starry skies or explore local trails by bike at this adventure-ready base camp in a national park

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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Standard Studio (SS)

Standard Studio (SS)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio (SWS)

Superior Studio (SWS)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio (SWB)

Superior Studio (SWB)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite (2 BR)

Family Suite (2 BR)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Suite (1 BR)

Family Suite (1 BR)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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
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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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Empire travel guide
Map
7194 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

  • Sunrise on Little Glen Lake in Glen Arbor Michigan
    Little Glen Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore featuring general coastal views
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kayak on Little glen lake in Glen Arbor, Michigan on cloudy morning at sunrise
    Glen Lake
    6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • View from the porch of the Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum west of Glen Haven, Michigan, USA.
    Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake
    Crystal Mountain
    43 min drive - 59.1 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
  • The Foothills Cafe
    14 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, outdoor furniture and charcoal grills
  • Smoke-free property, a vending machine and meeting rooms
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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 2 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dune Climb Inn on 3 Feb 2026 start from NZ$182.20, 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).

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Reviews

Dune Climb Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great roadside inn. Room was cozy and perfect. I visited in winter when most tourist amenities are closed, so glad this inn stays open. Fridge, microwave, and fully-stocked coffee machine were very helpful. Everything was clean and staff was very nice to leave the light on for me when I told them I was arriving late at night. I will definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, room was clean and staff was super responsive, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice, clean, comfortable place to stay. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to all attractions, rustic but lovely. Loved the cottage feel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and had a nice retro look to them. Was nice that they had a fire pit area and chairs to hang out in outside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay plus the bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient place to stay to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes. The room was fine, the bedroom area was very nice. The bathroom was good but could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and close to the dunes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful management for check in and out. Also quiet. Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes! Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was cozy, clean and had everything I needed esp coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. I especially liked that it is located on the Heritage Trail so I could easily walk out the hotel door and walk or bike the trail. The management was responsive quickly to my questions. Thanks for a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful sky at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great amenities like borrowing bikes and having a common room available for use (stove, dishes, utensils, etc.). Perfect location to dunes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy motel in a spectacular setting

My room was cozy and a throwback to a bygone era, but with modern amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an awesome hotel… we were able to use the community room. The rooms were so cute with vintage frig.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 stars

Very clean room. The owner was very quick to respond and helpful. Will probably stay here again on my next visit to Glenn arbor. Definitely check out the sunset on the bear dunes overlook, it’s only 7 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really wonderful place to stay. Very cute & quaint spot, loved the convenience of the check-in & out. space was super snug & the bathroom door & window couldn’t fully close. also was kind of nervous about how chill the door lock was lol. otherwise truly loved staying here & would again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Cherrie

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

8/10 Good

Naomi

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

Brett

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

8/10 Good

Joy

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

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect spot for quick trip to the dunes. Great location. Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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