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

Map
10962 US Highway 31 S, Williamsburg, MI, 49690
  • Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Turtle Creek Casino
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 200 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

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.

What's nearby

  • Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Elk Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 13 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 18 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Torch Lake - 28 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬3 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, barbecue grills, and a garden.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Ironing boards are also available.

Languages

English

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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.

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

As of Aug 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn on Aug 11, 2025 start from $201.37, 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.

Is parking available on site 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.

Is Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

No, but some guestrooms at this motel feature jetted bathtubs.

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 at Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn?

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

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 518 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoy staying here
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rich

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked out great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Faith

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property started out okay until we took a shower and noticed the water would not drain out, then the next night the toilet would not flush and when you tried to flush the sink would gurgle and water would come up out of the shower floor drain. The layout wasn't the best, but it was workable. They also didn't really have room to put your suitcase or clothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great. We were escaping the ice storm up north so having a hot shower and warm beds were everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil K

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

First stay for us

We were in one of the remodel rooms. Very nice ,clean ,cozy. The bed was comfortable. Felt like a new mattress. We recommend this place and we will stay there again, any time they have something available 😀👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quite hotel. Staff really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Cost effective, clean, and cute!

This was such a cute quaint stay! We came up north to ski at Shanty/Schuss and were looking or a cost-effective place to crash for the night and this was the perfect spot! We were warmly greeted by name at 9:30pm when we arrived. The room was clean and comfortable and close to a cute downtown where we could grab coffee and breakfast. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christin

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

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay for cheap if your on a budget
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braeden

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very cozy, friendly and caring owner
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked it very well. Good beds. Quiet and pretty property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett, Grand Rapids

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was perfect for our needs. We just stayed one night. It was clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet little road side motel, reasonable but our room was tiny. Still good for a night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

Customer Service

Great customer service. Clean, comfortable rooms. Beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana

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

Convenience and cuteness!

A lovely and convenient spot, very cozy. So nice to have a quick path to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Disappointed

Online pics of the room was very misleading compared to the tiny room we had
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

CYNTHIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was present when I arrived and took my credit card. She never gave me a receipt. I was exhausted from the long drive and construction. I noticed later that night that the place was filthy. The toilet paper holder was falling off the wall, there was dirty carpet, mold on the shower curtains, dead bugs in the corners, and in the window opening, noisy. The next day, I worked at an art event and taught a class. Upon returning to the room, it was not cleaned up, trash still present, and no one emptied trash, nor made the bed. the frig was dripping near the freezer part a whole lot of water. Later that night, around 11 pm, the toilet began making loud bubbling noises and the water went up and down, and the drain in the shower emitted an odor. The woman who owned the place informed me on Friday upon arrival, that she was not around much. Dirty laundry, sheets, and bedding were piled up in a couple of bins outside. The place is atrocious. I went into the office Saturday after working all day, to try to talk to the owner. The young lady at the desk indicated the owner was not there and she did not know when she would return. I asked for a printed receipt and she gave one to me. $177.00 a night for this disaster. I indicated I wanted to talk to the owner and the young lady stated she would let her know and have her call me. The owner never called me. I want a full refund. There were no other rooms available in the area or I would have left. This will be dispute
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatsuyoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Erick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

MEH

We arrived it was a nice loacation surrounded by farms. The younger at the deak was extremely pleasant. I wanted to split payment and charged my card anyways and didnt know how to split payment or correct the mistake. The room was nice. The room was okay certain times the rooms smelled like a damp towel, half roll of toilet paper was left with no extra. Luckly we had our own. There was a number to call but just seemed inconvenient. Spiders are a thing in that room. I also had to kill an earwig. The floor in the bathroom looked moldy or wet from water damage. The AC/heater was extremely loud. The tv is next to the ac so at times you couldnt hear the tv because of the ac unit. I went to warm up some left over pizza and in the microwave was 2 moldy breakfast sandwiches left from previous guest. 8 or 9am went to drop the key and no one was available the office was closed. For 134.00 plus tax i say it wasnt worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The office was closed when I checked out so I used the drop box. What I wanted to tell them is that I was not supplied with any towels! It was not a big deal, but I don't be charged extra for missing towels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024