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Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Lake Michigan

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The Up North Room (2nd floor)
The Up North Room (2nd floor)
Restaurant
Wedgewood Room (2nd Floor)
Interior detail

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

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, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Fern Deco (1st floor)

Fern Deco (1st floor)

Fern Deco (1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Music Room (2nd floor)

Music Room (2nd floor)

Music Room (2nd floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Beach Room (2nd floor)

Beach Room (2nd floor)

Beach Room (2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Coppherhouse Room (2nd floor)

Coppherhouse Room (2nd floor)

Coppherhouse Room (2nd floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Captain's Quarters (2nd Floor)

Captain's Quarters (2nd Floor)

Captain's Quarters (2nd Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Oasis (1st floor)

Oasis (1st floor)

Oasis (1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Studio (2nd floor)

The Studio (2nd floor)

The Studio (2nd floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Up North Room (2nd floor)

The Up North Room (2nd floor)

The Up North Room (2nd floor)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Barn Star (1st floor)

Barn Star (1st floor)

Barn Star (1st floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Wedgewood Room (2nd Floor)

Wedgewood Room (2nd Floor)

Wedgewood Room (2nd Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Serenity Room (2nd floor)

Serenity Room (2nd floor)

Serenity Room (2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Vinology Room (2nd floor)

Vinology Room (2nd floor)

Vinology Room (2nd floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Silverwoods Room (2nd floor)

Silverwoods Room (2nd floor)

Silverwoods Room (2nd floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Windjammer (1st floor)

Windjammer (1st floor)

Windjammer (1st floor)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Herron Room (2nd floor)

Herron Room (2nd floor)

Herron Room (2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Maggie's Room (2nd Floor)

Maggie's Room (2nd Floor)

Maggie's Room (2nd Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Wanderer (1st floor)

The Wanderer (1st floor)

The Wanderer (1st floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Frankfort

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant places you steps from Lake Michigan and within a short 5-minute stroll of Betsie Lake. 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 13.9 km (8.6 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
  • Elberta Beach - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.6 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
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hotel Frankfort - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant

Hotel with free parking, steps from Lake Michigan
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
  • 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 parking

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • 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 property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, 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
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant on 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$239.42, including 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.

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. 496 out of 796 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 796 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 796 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 796 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 796 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front staff was very helpful. Our rooom was clean & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marchelle

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with group
The hotel was historical. Didnt like the steps to get to the 2nd floor. There was a bar/restaurant but was not open on a Thursday evening. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

London

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Cute shopping area nearby and nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Benjamin A

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LILIANA, Clermont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The check in was very smooth, the Hotel is great and it is in the center of downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, room was extremely comfortable Restaurant food was amazing, wish they were open beyond 8pm but we made it work!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very nice and friendly. Bathroom small but clean and manageable. Poor lighting in bathroom and room could use full length mirror perhaps inside closet door
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sherie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. The bed was very comfortable. staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

PAMELA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our fourth visit to Hotel Frankfort. We enjoyed the stay. We stayed in the Barn Room and wasn't as nice as the rooms we had in the past. Would recommend hotel Frankfort to others for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meegin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little property with incredible charm!!! Clean and phenomenal beds!! Will stay again and recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

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

Weekend getaway

Very clean and comfortable hotel. Pleasant staff. Nice restaurant also. Overall, a great place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025