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Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

2.5 star property
Beach motel in Williamsburg with free parking

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

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

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn places you next to Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan. This 12-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and express check-in.
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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 in Williamsburg with free parking
Guests of Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Other amenities at this beach motel include a terrace, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Ironing boards are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

This motel is located in Williamsburg and just steps from Lake Michigan and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum. You'll also find Elk Lake and Twisted Fish Gallery within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn feature a casino?

No, Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a terrace and a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs.

Does Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn have a hot tub?

No, but this motel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

The closest major airport to Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 14.2 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn.

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. 311 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 551 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. It was convenient getting in and out. I’d like to see our office hours available particularly early in the morning for coffee. And you need to do something about the safety in your showers. Very slippery floor and no type of grab bars. You can buy them for $15-18 on Amazon. They stick on and I’ve been using them for 10 months without any of them coming investment event potentially serious and expensive accident.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Joselle

Traveled with partner
We arrived at the Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn in the evening and it was so quaint. We walked to the beach around dusk, about a block away through the trees and sat on the beach - it was beautiful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We’d stay here again!
Cute seating area on the property.
View from the beach.
Walkway to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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