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Dune Climb Inn

2.0 star property

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Children's play area - outdoor
Aerial view
Superior Studio (SWS) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Suite (2 BR) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Family Suite (1 BR) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio (SWB)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (BDS) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Towels

Standard Studio (SS)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite (2 BR) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite (2 BR)

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

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Family Suite (1 BR) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite (1 BR)

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

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Superior Studio (SWS) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio (SWS)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is $107
per night
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
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About this property

Dune Climb Inn

Empire hotel with private yards
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and free use of bicycles are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, charcoal grills, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

Dune Climb Inn features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Empire hotel also offers a television in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2024.

Dune Climb Inn is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1937
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private 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

Property 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 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

guruprasad

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kevim has done a great job renovating the Dune Climb Inn since he purchased it in April. Very comfortable bed and beautiful surroundings. You are on a bike path that can take you to the Glen Haven Beach and Dune Climb Park as well as other area attractions. It has a fire pit and outdoor furniture. Only negative was the shower. It was small and has yellow stains. It also forms a puddle at the bottom as it runs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

may

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s calm , Convenient more nature around. Needs little more cleaning specially in the community center should be every day. Anyway it was good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location
Could be an amazing place but falls short of that. Love the location between Empire and Glen Arbor right on the Heritage bike trail. Attention to detail is lacking. The ceiling fan in our unit had no control over the speed or the overhead light on the fan. The smoke alarm was removed. A floor lamp in the room next to the only chair would be nice. Though overall cleanliness of the unit was fine, a deep cleaning would be beneficial. The grounds of the property overgrown and unkempt. We would likely stay here again however it would not be our first choice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Strongsville

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

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for the Dunes and Glen Arbor. Some upgrades to the property have been made like new TV, fridge, and microwave, but the bathroom really needs an update. Communication was good and everything was in order for our stay. Area is quiet. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024