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A beach view with two white lounge chairs, one with a straw hat and the other with a towel, and a small table with a book and a bottle between them.

A spacious gym with multiple exercise machines, large windows, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A deck with a fire pit and two chairs overlooking a sunset over water.

A large, multi-story hotel with a beachside location, featuring numerous balconies and a sandy beach with sun loungers.

1. The Baywatch Resort

18.5 km from Elk Lake

Kevin

CA $116

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and calm sea.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A hot tub with a tiled edge and a metal ladder, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden chairs.

2. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

18.5 km from Elk Lake

Shana

CA $83

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A row of green and blue Adirondack chairs facing a body of water, with a Sleep Inn sign in the background.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a coffee table, a large pillar, a door, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Outdoor patio seating with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

3. Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City

14.6 km from Elk Lake

Karen

CA $112

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

A hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a bed.

A room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a bed.

A park with picnic tables and a barbecue grill.

4. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

4.2 km from Elk Lake

Lisa

CA $112

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A beach with rows of white lounge chairs and umbrellas, a calm sea, and a distant shoreline.

A large, multi-story hotel with balconies and a beachside location.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

5. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

18.4 km from Elk Lake

Mary Yvonne

CA $83

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A hotel room with a carpeted floor, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathtub, and a small desk with a lamp.

A cozy hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

6. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

18.4 km from Elk Lake

michael

CA $85

CA $94 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

An aerial view of a coastal area with a large building, a beach, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a desk, a television, and a bathtub.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bathtub, a sofa, and a television.

7. Bayshore Resort

21 km from Elk Lake

Barbara

CA $113

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Turtle Creek Casino & Resort.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

8. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

10.4 km from Elk Lake

Elina

CA $163

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a large dining table.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, furnished with two tables and four chairs.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a bar area.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, a tiled floor, and large windows.

9. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

17.9 km from Elk Lake

Kimberly

CA $129

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a mounted deer head.

Two people sitting on a wooden deck with a metal railing, a wooden building in the background, and a tree with autumn leaves.

A modern two-story house with a dark exterior, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, two white armchairs, a coffee table, and a mounted deer head. There are three windows, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Spillway Lodges

18.6 km from Elk Lake

Derek

CA $236

CA $250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A large building with a modern design, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a calm lake reflecting the structure.

A beachside seating area with lounge chairs and a fire pit.

A golf course with a pond, sand bunkers, and a water tower in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a tall building in the background.

11. Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

12.7 km from Elk Lake

Jennifer

CA $159

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A gym with treadmills, a bench press, dumbbells, and a red exercise ball.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled edge, a hot tub, and a door in the background.

A lobby with a brown sofa, green chairs, a round table, and a patterned rug.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City by IHG

14.6 km from Elk Lake

Stephen

CA $123

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A modern restaurant with a large TV screen, wooden tables, and chairs. There are various food items and a coffee machine visible.

A modern indoor space with a refrigerated beverage display, seating area, and a counter labeled 'Market'.

13. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

18.2 km from Elk Lake

Danny

CA $134

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hot tub with a control panel, a step, and a small table.

A sign for Sandbar Lodge with a landscaped garden in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wooden cabinet, a coffee machine, a plant, and a chair.

14. The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

3.8 km from Elk Lake

Susie

CA $198

CA $210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An aerial view of a golf course with a winding path, sand bunkers, and a clear sky.

A large building with multiple parking lots and a golf course in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden building with balconies.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

15. The Lodge at Cedar River, Shanty Creek Resort

20.9 km from Elk Lake

Joe

CA $204

CA $216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

A fitness center with exercise equipment, including treadmills and stationary bikes, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and stools, a stone accent wall, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a stone wall, and a view of the outside.

16. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

19.8 km from Elk Lake

Melissa

CA $179

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a candle, and a view of a lush garden with trees and flowering plants.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bookshelf, and a mirror.

A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a round ottoman, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

17. The Park Street Inn

18.4 km from Elk Lake

Mary

CA $277

CA $294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, a TV, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the sky through large windows, surrounded by blue chairs and a covered seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, and a built-in oven.

18. Comfort Inn Traverse City

19.7 km from Elk Lake

Theresa

CA $131

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

A Seasons Inn lobby with a stone wall, two red leather chairs, a small table with a water dispenser, and a sign above the wall.

A Seasons Inn hotel with a welcoming sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

19. Seasons Inn Traverse City

18.5 km from Elk Lake

Karl

CA $76

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible restaurant, and a landscaped entrance.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

A bar area with a central bar and multiple stools, large windows, and a view of the night sky.

A golf course with a winding path, sand bunkers, and a clear sky.

20. The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort

17.9 km from Elk Lake

Sally A

CA $83

CA $88 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Elk Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Baywatch Resort	9.4 Exceptional 2,421 reviews	View
Grand Beach Resort Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 2,423 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City	9.0 Wonderful 704 reviews	View
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn	8.8 Excellent 634 reviews	View
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,912 reviews	View

Top Elk Lake Hotel Reviews

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Homey and the beds were very comfortable and bathroom was very clean."

The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay. Rooms were clean and properly was nice"

Peak color Oct 8-23 🍁🍂 198’ pvt frontage on Elk Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome experience, celebrated with co workers and had more than enough room to accommodate. Beautiful location. Communication was top notch."

Torch Lake Cabin near launch with boat option

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice house in a secluded area and across street from the Boat launch which was great. Would stay again!! Also great communication with the host."

Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home and great location will definitely stay there again. Home is stocked with everything you may need."

Charming Torch Lake 3-bedroom 1 bath one floor Cabin

10/10 Excellent

"Great home."

Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across The Street With Outdoor Dock Slip Unit B

10/10 Excellent

"We very much enjoyed our stay over Labor Day weekend. The property is very well-appointed with everything you'd need to cook in and self-entertain! Places like this make it so much easier to pack when you don't need to plan for the "what-ifs." I may actually prefer not being directly on the bigger body of water (with beautiful Torch Lake just across the street) to take advantage of the access to the paddle boards and kayaks. The launch ramp was sweet! We had a great time and topped it off with a very fairly priced pontoon boat rental from the property on Monday and were able to cruise all over Torch Lake. Meagan was very easy to reach and we felt like we were on top of everything throughout the process. We are already planning to return next year and are grateful for our accommodating and considerate guests! Thank you!"

Torch River Retreat: Cozy Torch Lake Fall Retreat | Riverfront & Lake Views

8/10 Good

"Great cabin, great location."

Sand Bar Delight | Torch Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Our family really enjoyed the stay! Such a great location with amazing views of the lake. We also loved using the fire pit at night."

Other attractions near Elk Lake

Torch Lake Park

9.0/10 (92 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Torch Lake Park, a lovely green space in Alden. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this quaint area.

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Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum in Williamsburg. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

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Flintfields Horse Park

You can take time to visit Flintfields Horse Park during your travels to Williamsburg. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

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Twisted Fish Gallery

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Twisted Fish Gallery during your travels in Elk Rapids. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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beach near Helena Township Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Helena Township Park during your trip to Rapid City? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Rotary Park

Find out about the history of Elk Rapids with a stop at Rotary Park.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elk Lake?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Elk Lake, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting and major shopping area. You'll find 235 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Elk Lake?

The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Elk Lake. Other good options within 5 miles include Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn and Dexter Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Elk Lake?

Expedia has 235 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Elk Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elk Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Elk Lake.

What can I see and do near Elk Lake?

Learn about local history at Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall and Elk Rapids District Library. Lounge by the water at North Beach and Dam Beach. Attractions like Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Twisted Fish Gallery highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for Elk Lake hotels

1. The Baywatch Resort

2. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

3. Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City

4. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

5. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

6. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

7. Bayshore Resort

8. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

9. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

10. Spillway Lodges

11. Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City by IHG

13. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

14. The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

15. The Lodge at Cedar River, Shanty Creek Resort

16. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

17. The Park Street Inn

18. Comfort Inn Traverse City

19. Seasons Inn Traverse City

20. The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort

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Top Elk Lake Hotel Reviews

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

Peak color Oct 8-23 🍁🍂 198’ pvt frontage on Elk Lake

Torch Lake Cabin near launch with boat option

Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A

Charming Torch Lake 3-bedroom 1 bath one floor Cabin

Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across The Street With Outdoor Dock Slip Unit B

Torch River Retreat: Cozy Torch Lake Fall Retreat | Riverfront & Lake Views

Sand Bar Delight | Torch Lake

Other attractions near Elk Lake

Torch Lake Park

Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum

Flintfields Horse Park

Twisted Fish Gallery

beach near Helena Township Park

Rotary Park

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