Search Motels in Lake Leelanau

By saving on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Lake Leelanau. Top sights include Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.

Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveler taking a road trip along America’s major roadways.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Seasons Inn Traverse City is located 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from the heart of Lake Leelanau. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City: A seasonal outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Lake Leelanau is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) away. Econo Lodge Traverse City: Enjoy access to the RV/bus/truck parking, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from the heart of Lake Leelanau. Empire Lakeshore Inn: Central Lake Leelanau is 20.5 mi (33 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a private balcony. Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI: 17 mi (27.4 km) from the heart of Lake Leelanau. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Must-see local attractions include Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Lake Leelanau, Van’s Beach, and Grand Traverse Bay. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, and Flintfields Horse Park. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Boathouse Vineyards, 45 North Vineyard & Winery, and Aurora Cellars.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Lake Leelanau to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 27°F. The snowiest months in Lake Leelanau are January, February, November, and December, with each month seeing an average of 14 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Lake Leelanau to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is located 18.2 mi (29.2 km) away from the heart of the city. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.