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Elk Rapids Michigan Accommodations

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The Elk Rapids center point is approximately 8 miles northeast of Music House and 12 miles southwest of Antrim County Airport.

Elk Rapids, Michigan, is a quintessential small-town community that allows a chance to witness the beauty of rural America. Located in Antrim County, Elk Rapids is a village of just over 1,500 residents. It is situated on an isthmus between Elk Lake and Grand Traverse Bay, a stunning bay of Lake Michigan. The Elk River runs through the village, adding to the beauty of the area. Incorporated in 1900, this location is popular for those seeking a relaxing stay in a picturesque setting. One of the main attractions of Elk Rapids is its nature. The community is lying amidst rolling hills and serene lakes, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Travelers can explore the area's hiking trails, take a drive along the coast, or go fishing on one of the many nearby lakes. In addition to its breathtaking nature, Elk Rapids has a range of exciting sights and attractions that make it a must-visit spot. The village is home to unique shops and restaurants, offering an opportunity to explore the local culture. Elk Rapids also hosts many cultural events and festivals throughout the year. The annual Harbor Days festival is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The festival features live music, delicious snacks, and fun activities for all ages. For those planning to stay in Elk Rapids, there is an array of lodging options available. From cozy bed and breakfasts to modern hotels and resorts, there is something to suit every budget and preference. More from this guide...

Elk Rapids Hotels/Accommodations

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
+1-888-389-4121
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme, MI 49610 ~8.97 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Four star Resort hotel
  • 17 floors in hotel
From$159
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Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Travers City
+1-888-675-2083
5520 Us 31 North, Acme, MI 49610 ~9.94 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • 2 star Lake property
  • 74 rooms in property
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City, an IHG Hot : 3536 Mt. Hope Rd.
+1-800-716-8490
3536 Mt. Hope Rd., Williamsburg, MI 49690 ~10.03 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Mid-scale Resort property
  • 81 rooms in hotel
From$81
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Shanty Creek Resorts Summit Village in Bellaire
+1-800-805-5223
5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire, MI 49615 ~11.55 miles east of Elk Rapids
  • 3-star Resort hotel
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$70
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Cherry Tree Inn & Suites
+1-888-965-1860
2345 North Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~11.83 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • Hotel has 33 suites
From$99
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Pointes North Beachfront Hotel
+1-888-788-5576
2211 U.s. 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~11.93 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • 3-star Beach hotel
  • 46 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$69
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Traverse Bay Inn - Traverse City
+1-888-897-9207
2300 Us 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~11.95 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Economical Rural hotel
  • Check in time: 03:00pm
From$60
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Avid Hotel Traverse City An Ihg Hotel : 1942 Us 31
+1-888-311-4278
1942 Us 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.15 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Cheap hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$60
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Traverse City
+1-888-469-4795
1870 North Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.19 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Cheap Resort property
  • 65 sleeping rooms in hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
+1-888-734-9421
1773 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.25 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • Check in: 4:00 PM
From$89
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Grand Beach Resort Hotel
+1-888-841-5292
1683 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.26 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Mid-scale Beach hotel
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$76
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Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City : 1614 Us 31 North
+1-888-455-5160
1614 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.26 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Low priced Airport hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$69
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Parkshore Resort in Traverse City
+1-888-965-8297
1401 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.31 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Affordable Golf Course property
  • Hotel has 10 suites
From$45
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Quality Inn Traverse City - Traverse City
+1-888-906-6358
1492 North Us Highway 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 Website ~12.36 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Two-star Airport property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$41
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Quality Inn Traverse City : 1492 Us 31
+1-888-749-6785
1492 Us 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 Website ~12.37 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Cheap Airport property
  • Check-in time: 4:00pm
From$60
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Hampton Inn Traverse City
+1-888-878-9982
1000 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.47 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Midscale Airport property
  • Shuttle from airport available
From$84
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
+1-888-389-4485
417 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.59 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Cheap Lake hotel
  • Has environment-friendly policy See policy
From$60
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Best Western Plus Traverse City
+1-888-389-4121
305 Munson Ave. (Us 31), Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.63 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Affordable Highway property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$75
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Comfort Inn Traverse City in Traverse City
+1-888-675-2083
460 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.64 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Economy Resort hotel
  • 62 rooms in hotel
From$65
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Cambria Hotel in Traverse City
+1-800-716-8490
255 Munson Ave. (Us 31), Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.65 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Mid-scale Downtown hotel
  • 92 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$95
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI
+1-800-805-5223
420 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.65 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • 3 star Downtown hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$69
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Knights Inn Traverse City
+1-888-965-1860
360 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.67 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Cheap property
  • 35 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$51
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Travelodge by Wyndham
+1-888-788-5576
704 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 ~12.67 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • 2 star Airport hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From$180
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Bayshore Resort : 833 East Front St.
+1-888-897-9207
833 East Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686 ~13.19 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • 3 star Beach property
  • 120 rooms in hotel
From$90
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Delamar Traverse City : 615 East Front St.
+1-888-311-4278
615 East Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686 ~13.40 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • 3 star Beach hotel
  • 8 conference rooms in property
From$84
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Park Place Hotel - Traverse City
+1-888-469-4795
300 East State St., Traverse City, MI 49684 ~13.79 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • Has environment-friendly policy See policy
From$109
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Hotel Indigo Traverse City, an IHG Hotel : 263 West Grandview Pkwy.
+1-888-734-9421
263 West Grandview Pkwy., Traverse City, MI 49684 ~13.96 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • 4 star hotel
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$160
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Rodeway Inn - Kalkaska
+1-888-841-5292
703 North Cedar St., Kalkaska, MI 49646 ~15.52 miles southeast of Elk Rapids
  • Low-priced hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$60
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Traverse City Fairfield by Marriott in Traverse City
+1-888-455-5160
3654 North U.s. 31 South, Traverse City, MI 49684 ~15.77 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Two-star property
From$60
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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
+1-888-965-8297
3575 North Us Highway 31 South, Traverse City, MI 49684 ~15.97 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Three Star Resort hotel
  • 280 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$109
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Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City
+1-888-906-6358
2326 North Us 31 South, Traverse City, MI 49684 ~16.77 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Free breakfast
From$69
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Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City
+1-888-749-6785
3615 South Airport Rd. West, Traverse City, MI 49684 ~16.82 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Affordable property
  • Access to gym on-site
From$90
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Traverse City
+1-888-878-9982
3701 North Country Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684 ~16.96 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Economical Suburban property
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From$74
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Labelle Management - Traverse City
+1-888-389-4485
1863 North Us 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 ~17.16 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Three Star property
From$80
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Mill Pond Inn in Northport
+1-888-389-4121
202 West 3rd St., Northport, MI 49670 ~19.33 miles northwest of Elk Rapids
  • Luxurious 5-star Rural hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$170
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Econo Lodge Traverse City : 1065 M 37 South
+1-888-675-2083
1065 M 37 South, Traverse City, MI 49684 ~19.87 miles southwest of Elk Rapids
  • Low Cost Highway hotel
  • Free breakfast available
Bluegreen Vacations Mountain Run at Boyne, an Ascend Resort in Boyne Falls
+1-800-716-8490
3230 Boyne Mountain Rd., Boyne Falls, MI 49713 ~29.60 miles northeast of Elk Rapids
  • 4 star hotel
  • Check in: 10:00
From$125
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Ascend Resort Collection
+1-800-805-5223
3230 Mountain Edge Rd., Boyne Falls, MI 49713 ~29.60 miles northeast of Elk Rapids
  • High end hotel
  • Check in: 10:00
From$75
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Boyne Mountain - Boyne Falls
+1-888-965-1860
1 Boyne Mountain Rd., Boyne Falls, MI 49713 ~29.78 miles northeast of Elk Rapids
  • Affordable Resort property
  • 17 meeting rooms in hotel
From$169
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Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites : 111 Pine River Lane
+1-888-788-5576
111 Pine River Lane, Charlevoix, MI 49720 ~30.25 miles north of Elk Rapids
  • 3-star Downtown property
  • 36 suites in property
From$99
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The Earl of Charlevoix - Charlevoix
+1-888-897-9207
120 Michigan Ave., Charlevoix, MI 49720 ~30.29 miles north of Elk Rapids
  • 3 star property
  • 56 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$90
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Bridge Street Inn Bed & Breakfast : 113 Michigan Ave.
+1-888-311-4278
113 Michigan Ave., Charlevoix, MI 49720 ~30.30 miles north of Elk Rapids
  • 3-star hotel
From$80
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Charlevoix Inn & Suites SureStay Collection by Best Western : 800 Petoskey Ave.
+1-888-469-4795
800 Petoskey Ave., Charlevoix, MI 49720 ~30.82 miles north of Elk Rapids
  • Two-star Downtown hotel
  • Check in: 03:00
From$50
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Americinn by Wyndham Charlevoix
+1-888-734-9421
11800 Us 31 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720 ~31.70 miles north of Elk Rapids
  • Cheap property
From$60
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Best Western Gaylord
+1-888-841-5292
1201 West Main St., Gaylord, MI 49735 ~36.07 miles east of Elk Rapids
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • Check-in time: 03:00
From$75
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TRU by Hilton - Gaylord
+1-888-455-5160
1048 West Main St., Gaylord, MI 49735 ~36.13 miles east of Elk Rapids
  • 2 star property
Hampton Inn Gaylord
+1-888-965-8297
230 Dickerson Rd., Gaylord, MI 49735 ~36.21 miles east of Elk Rapids
  • Mid-scale Downtown hotel
  • Check in: 3:00pm
From$99
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord, an IHG Hotel : 525 Dickerson Rd.
+1-888-906-6358
525 Dickerson Rd., Gaylord, MI 49735 ~36.24 miles east of Elk Rapids
  • 3-star Highway property
  • Access to gym on-site
From$89
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Americas Best Value Inn Gaylord
+1-888-749-6785
2880 South Otsego Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735 ~36.29 miles east of Elk Rapids
  • Two star Golf Course hotel
  • Check-in time: 1:00 PM
Travelodge by Wyndham Gaylord : 833 West Main
+1-888-878-9982
833 West Main, Gaylord, MI 49735 ~36.38 miles east of Elk Rapids
  • Inexpensive Highway hotel
  • 5 meeting rooms in hotel
From$65
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The Perfect Time to Visit Elk Rapids, MI: Enjoy the Natural Beauty of Northern Michigan in All Four Seasons

Elk Rapids is a splendid destination that provides visitors with a delightful experience throughout the year. However, the best time to visit Elk Rapids is from late June to early September, when the weather is ideal for open-air pursuits. During the summer months, the temperatures typically vary from 80 °F to 88 °F. This makes it an ideal time for swimming, sunbathing, and exploring nature. In contrast, the winters in Elk Rapids can be quite harsh, with freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall. The temperature typically ranges from 0 °F to 16 °F. While the winter season may not be the best for outdoor activities, it can still be beautiful in Elk Rapids. The snow-covered landscape and peaceful ambiance make it an excellent spot for a winter getaway. Spring and fall are also great for a visit to Elk Rapids, as the weather is mild and comfortable. These seasons are perfect for hiking, biking, and exploring the scenic countryside. Elk Rapids can be visited throughout the year, depending on what you're interested in.

Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Elk Rapids, MI:

Elk Rapids, MI: Prices by Star Rating Class

Below are 3 charts illustrating avg. rate trends by star rating class in Elk Rapids, MI. Browse these charts to calculate the cheapest time to book a room in Elk Rapids throughout the year.

The 4-Star and Luxury Hotels of Elk Rapids, MI

For those who would like a little more luxurious stay, Elk Rapids has several premium-class accommodations available. These hotels and rentals offer visitors a range of amenities, including swimming pools, spas, and fine dining restaurants. Enjoy the comfort of a well-appointed room, complete with top-of-the-line beds and linens, superb views of the surrounding area, and exemplary customer service. The on-site restaurants offer delicious cuisine, while fitness centers and spa facilities ensure that you'll feel pampered throughout your stay. Enjoy the ultimate in relaxation when you choose one of these upscale lodgings.

Budget-Friendly Hotel Options in Elk Rapids, MI - Ideal for Your Next Getaway

3 Star Average Prices: $198.85

Elk Rapids houses a wide selection of low-cost accommodations for those planning to keep within budget. You can find everything from cozy bed and breakfasts to wallet-friendly hotels and vacation rentals. The area is also home to a variety of campgrounds and RV parks, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Many of those offer amazing amenities, including free parking, complimentary breakfast, and Wi-Fi. You can also discover inexpensive vacation rentals that are perfect for families or groups. In addition to being affordable, many of the properties in Elk Rapids are located in convenient locations within the village or in the surrounding countryside. Guests can choose to stay close to the village's shops, restaurants, and attractions or opt for a more secluded location.

2 Star Average Prices: $238.51

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The Beauty of Elk Rapids, MI - Top Attractions and Activities

Elk Rapids, Michigan, is a destination that offers a range of open air activities, including exploring the beautiful parks in and around the village. From the Elk Rapids Day Park to the Jack Blesma Pavilion, there is plenty to explore in the area. The Elk Rapids Day Park is located on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay and is a great spot to enjoy the outdoors. It features a sculpture park developed by "Art Rapids!" and several hiking trails. Another hotspot in Elk Rapids is the Veterans Memorial Park. Located at a modest beach on Grand Traverse Bay and has plenty of room to spread out a blanket and have a picnic. The north end of the park features basketball and tennis courts. The Dam Beach is another popular location for residents and families to spend time in Elk Rapids. This beach is situated next to the Hydro Power Plant and has a nice natural feeling to it. Finally, the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor is a must-visit for anyone interested in boating or fishing. The harbor is one of the finest on Lake Michigan.

FAQs about hotels in Elk Rapids

What are the top reviewed hotels in Elk Rapids?

Cambria Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City, an IHG Hot are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the most high-end hotels in Elk Rapids?

Mill Pond Inn, Grand Traverse Resort And Spa and Hotel Indigo Traverse City, an IHG Hotel are the top 3 luxury hotels near Elk Rapids city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Elk Rapids?

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa, Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Travers City, and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City, an IHG Hot are the properties closest to Elk Rapids city center.

How much does a cheap hotel in Elk Rapids cost per night?

In the last year, a 2 star hotel in Elk Rapids can be as cheap as $238.51 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 3 star hotel in Elk Rapids cost per night?

In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Elk Rapids has been $198.85 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

What are the most popular independent hotels in Elk Rapids?

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites, Pointes North Beachfront Hotel and Sugar Beach Resort Hotel are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the most popular Marriott hotels in Elk Rapids?

Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City, Fairfield Inn & Suites Traverse City and Traverse City Fairfield by Marriott are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

What are the most popular Choice Hotels branded hotels in Elk Rapids?

Cambria Hotel, Comfort Inn Traverse City and Rodeway Inn are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

What are the most popular Best Western hotels in Elk Rapids?

Best Western Plus Traverse City and Best Western Gaylord are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

What are the best IHG hotels in Elk Rapids?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City, an IHG Hot, Hotel Indigo Traverse City, an IHG Hotel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord, an IHG Hotel are the best rated Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

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