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Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant

3.0 star property

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The Up North Room (2nd floor)
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The Up North Room (2nd floor)
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Herron Room (2nd floor) | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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231 Main St., Frankfort, MI, 49635
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Vinology Room (2nd floor)

Vinology Room (2nd floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Serenity Room (2nd floor)

Serenity Room (2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Windjammer (1st floor)

Windjammer (1st floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Barn Star (1st floor)

Barn Star (1st floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Herron Room (2nd floor)

Herron Room (2nd floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Captain's Quarters (2nd Floor)

Captain's Quarters (2nd Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Studio (2nd floor)

The Studio (2nd floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Up North Room (2nd floor)

The Up North Room (2nd floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Wedgewood Room (2nd Floor)

Wedgewood Room (2nd Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Wanderer (1st floor)

The Wanderer (1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Oasis (1st floor)

Oasis (1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fern Deco (1st floor)

Fern Deco (1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Music Room (2nd floor)

Music Room (2nd floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Beach Room (2nd floor)

Beach Room (2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coppherhouse Room (2nd floor)

Coppherhouse Room (2nd floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Silverwoods Room (2nd floor)

Silverwoods Room (2nd floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Maggie's Room (2nd Floor)

Maggie's Room (2nd Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Frankfort

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant places you steps from Lake Michigan and within a short 5-minute stroll of Frankfort Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and a fireplace in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Frankfort hotel, you'll be 12.7 km (7.9 mi) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frankfort Light - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 22 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crescent Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant also features coffee/tea in common area, a fireplace in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Frankfort hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1933
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1933
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, December, March, April and November:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Sleeping Bear Frankfort
Sleeping Bear Inn
Sleeping Bear Inn Frankfort
Hotel Frankfort
Betsie Bay Hotel Frankfort
The Hotel Frankfort
Frankfort & Restaurant
Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant Hotel
Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant Frankfort
Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant Hotel Frankfort

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant?

Yep, Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant?

Yep, Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant is a short 3-minute walk from Frankfort Beach.

What makes Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant?

No, Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 837 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, downtown and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and unique history. Owners are so kind, we will go back !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice decor, comfortable room and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

TODD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow, Great place, Great location, now one of our favorite places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is right out back behind the hotel. Hotel is on Main Street you can walk Main Street for shops bars, restaurants, Movie theater.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, next to restaurants/shops & close to beach, very clean, well appointed room & a comfy bed. Kindly hosted afterparty for wonderful show at Garden Theater next door. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Staff gave excellent dining recommendations. Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, close to everything. Really nice people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay in the wonderful beach town of Frankfort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

GIUSEPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was awesome. Check in was quick and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and lovely hotel. Check in staff very personable and helpful. Great location to explore Frankfort and surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and room service very convenient. Enjoyed the fireplace and seating area in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

London

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Cute shopping area nearby and nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice desk staff..Helpful knowledge.. good food at the restaurant, but limited hours.. Bar across the street had great food and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay & meal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, truly went out of the to make sure our stay was top notched. The owners were very personable and even brought up chocolate cover cherries up to us. The restaurant was outstanding. Great menu. Will definitely come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area and lovely hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Very much enjoyed the Wedgewood room with private sauna! The resturant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, location within walking distance to the beach, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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