Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

2.5 star property
Beach motel near Lake Michigan

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Beach
Exterior
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10962 US Highway 31 S, Williamsburg, MI, 49690
  • Place, Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twisted Fish Gallery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 3229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Williamsburg

In Williamsburg .Your stay at this motel will put you steps from Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan. Also, Twisted Fish Gallery is within half a mile (1 km) and Veterans Memorial Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Twisted Fish Gallery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Elk Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Torch Lake - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 16 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Beach motel near Lake Michigan
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Williamsburg motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn to the airport?

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn is 14.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

As of Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn on Nov 25, 2025 start from $88.87, excluding 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.

Does Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn.

How close is Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn to the beach?

This motel is 2.4 mi (4-min drive) from Dam Beach and 2.4 mi (4-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn offer free breakfast?

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Turtle Creek Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn have a pool?

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn does not have a pool.

Does Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn to downtown Williamsburg?

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn is 7.1 mi away from Williamsburg.

Reviews

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 553 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach access was amazing. Clean, quiet and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

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

Old style but clean

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

Great quiet place to stay

First time in area so we didn’t know what to expect. Facility was in a shaded park like setting with a fire pit and easy access to a private beach. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was very nice and helpful. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Nostalgia

An older road side hotel that has been updated. Super friendly owners. Lovely small rooms from a bygone era. Perfect for a quiet night on a bicycle trip while a cold front pushed through.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hostess Maddie was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this traditional "Up-North" family run Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Nice to get away from the main stream type motels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Nice Clean Motel

A great place to stay. Clean rooms, friendly staff, outdoor firepit. A great pace for our group of 10 to hang out and enjoy time with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beware

We arrived around 5 PM and I went up to the desk. As the lady was leaving her office for the day. She told me that my key was sitting outside in a mailbox. And I was confused. We did get an email stating that check-in would be from 4 PM to 7 PM and that if we had an issue with that that we could give them a call. While we were within those times and she was leaving and she said well it's a holiday. So through hotels.com we put on there that there were five people, and they said that there were rollaway beds available. There were no rollaway beds. Apparently there were a couple and they are a small business and they cannot provide them for every single room. And that I needed to reserve them. Which is not what is stated online. I basically told her it was unacceptable. There is no way they should've let me put in for five people. I put the ages no way they should let me have five people in there without accommodating five people. And then I was told that when she called the owner that they didn't like my attitude. And they were thinking about just canceling us. Fourth of July weekend. Because she didn't like the way that I was upset about them, not providing what was stated. I have never been so mortified I was also told that I could go up to Meijer and purchase an air mattress. and purchase an air mattress. Which is what we did because we did not want our family member sleeping on a floor of a motel. We had a purchase an air mattress and a pump. Out of our pocket.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great find! Convenient to Traverse Bay & Elk Rapids. Love the 60s vibe! Cozy room, but updated to 2025 amenities. Wonderful fire pit area to unwind at night. Walking distance to beach. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

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

Great stay

Great day for a personal getaway. The setting is beautiful. Clean & comfortable also. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location for Torch Lake sand bar and fun things to do in Elk Rapids
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat little 12 room motel outside of Elk Rapids. Had a lovely shaded green area with firepits, grill, and seating. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of new updates outside. Beautiful place. Room was clean and cozy. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025