Dexter Hotel

Property class: 2
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Lake Michigan

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When you stay at Dexter Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$178 nightly
The total price is $189
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Foundry Double

  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Foundry King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 309 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Accessible Foundry Suite

  • 620 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Foundry Suite

  • 619 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a clock, and a mirror reflecting a chair and a window.

Noble Suite

  • Bay view
  • 620 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Assembly Family Suite

  • 618 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
112 Dexter, Elk Rapids, MI, 49629

What's nearby

  • Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elk Lake - 2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dexter Hotel

  • When you stay at Dexter Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free covered onsite self parking
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Dexter Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site bar and nearby local restaurants, such as NOBLE, offered excellent food and service. (8 reviews)
  • The property offers pet-friendly accommodations with spacious rooms and nearby walking paths suitable for small dogs. (3 reviews)
  • Convenient and covered parking was available next to the building. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was awesome. Exceeded our expectations. European minimalist style. Classy. Very elegant bar. Outside porch was so pleasant. I will stay here again.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Awesome location, right in downtown Elk Rapids. Pet friendly and very clean. Rooms are condo-style and spacious. Accommodations are pretty bare-bones, but good for a short weekend. Part of hotel is unfinished. Looking forward to returning when hotel bar is complete!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We came here for the first time in July 2024. Just visited again and this property is under new management...the updates to the lounge area, service and hospitality are excellent! We were greeted consistently by staff. The new lounge and patio were our favorite. Make sure to get a drink or coffee and enjoy the view. We had an amazing time and will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Pet friendly. Nice small shops nearby
Verified review

6/10 Good

Room was a clean hotel room. Good food was within walking distance
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Love Elk Rapids. Great location. Wonderful view to water. Convenient parking. Great areas to walk nearby!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was excellent. Very clean and all attention to detail was good. The tow was cute and nice alao
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The property exceeded our expectations! I've never had a hotel room with 2 full bathrooms! The beds were super comfy, and loved the small balcony. The staff were very kind as well.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

Keyless entry made check in easy, Room was spacious and clean. Snacks and water in room was appreciated. Covered parking was next to building. Would definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Upscale rooms. Quiet. Perfect location - near the water and shops.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Tim, the bartender, made our stay excellent. The other staff were very nice also. We received an upgrade and had a better room than we expected. The view was nice, the area is great, and we felt like we were the only people in town (off-season indeed).
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

I cannot say anything bad about the Dexter. It was simply wonderful and the area was just amazing.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay very clean and updated. Only issue was the self check in. Lots of steeps to take trying to confirm booking
Verified review

8/10 Very good

parking was easy. communications with staff were good but it would take a while to connect to someone via phone and we didn't receive an automated email with access info that we should have received. very comfortable beds and clean unit. not enough hot water.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, clean , clean!!!! The fixtures were luxurious. We appreciated the updated design: clean lines, minimalist, modern coastal.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless and classy with some local chips and water in the rooms. Excellent for our small dog with amazing views and walking paths. I would also recommend a local breakfast spot Ames Street Cafe. We talked with another guest and we both enjoyed the home made local food. The rapids right next to the hotel was fantastic for wildlife and cool scenery. Short walk see the Elk River to flow into the east bay. It would be a great opportunity for a summer stay if you can get a boat slip. Great hospitality with a fresh modern look. No fears with this not being a large chain. We hope to return soon.
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Areas to explore
Local view of Elk River
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very nice room, great location in center of town, immaculately clean, like-new construction. Would be 5 stars but I'm not keen on the self-service concept. No one working at reception, you have to check yourself in online and get access codes. We had no problems, but it's easy to see how it could be a problem. I notice that hotels have gotten rid of housekeeping, and now the front desk as well, but haven't passed on the savings in the form of lower rates.
Verified review

6/10 Good

I was very disappointed with my stay due to the lack of communication and customer service. The hotel did not clearly advertise that front desk staff would not be available to assist with check-in. After arriving on an early flight, I discovered there was no way to check in even if there was a room ready. What made the situation even more frustrating was that check-in was not available until 3:50 PM, despite check in at most hotels in the world is 3:00 PM. The onsite staff were unable or unwilling to provide assistance or assign an access code, leaving guests with no options other than waiting. Another major issue was the complete lack of drinking water. There was no bottled water provided in the room and no water available anywhere on the property for guests. After traveling, I had to order water through Uber Eats at an additional cost of nearly $20. The property itself may be acceptable, but the lack of communication regarding the self-check-in process, the delayed room access, the absence of basic amenities such as drinking water, and the unhelpful response from onsite personnel made for a very poor guest experience. I would recommend that management be more transparent about their check-in procedures and provide basic guest services and amenities that travelers reasonably expect.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Easy key-less check-in administered by text messages. Your phone needs to stay charged to remember the codes, or take a screen shot, or have a great memory of 3 #’s. The rooms are very clean and modern. What I did not like - for a light sleeper it is not ideal. I found the bed uncomfortable and there was a constant generator/broiler-like humming that made it difficult to fall asleep. The walls are very thin so any talking in the hallway, showers taken next door, were easily palpable to hear. Luckily my neighbors were quiet. The Roku tv did not provide much live sports tv options. It was fine for the the event I was there for, but I probably would not stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Far exceeded my expectations. Room was great, especially for the price. Staff was friendly. Check-in and checkout was very quick and easy. I would stay there again and would recommend to all of my friends.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The check in process was very frustrating. I arrived around 7:00pm and there were no employees on site. I never received a check in link and walked around the building until I found a QR code but still needed an access code. I had to call customer service for help. This took about 15 minutes in total. I finally entered inside and the building was very nice. There’s a bar that not yet finished. So there aren’t really any amenities. The room was clean but had an odd smell. Similar to cooked broccoli. There was a shared door to the neighboring room and it is PAPER THIN. The people in the neighboring room were drunk and loud. The bed itself was comfortable but the pillows were flat. The bathroom is very nice and the room is spacious. However, the shower ran out of hot water for a few minutes. This happened twice. The location was close to the downtown and marina which made walking around convenient. I voiced my complaints to the company and they offered a 10% off my next stay which the place already feels a bit overpriced. Overall, the hotel is nice if all you’re looking for is a place to sleep in the area. Just be prepared if you show up to check in past 6:00pm and pray you don’t have noisy neighbors.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room self parking and most important pet allowed
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Covered parking included with this chic boutique hotel. A Smokey type dark bar and lounge area that gave me great vibes. Outdoor seating for great weather. The room was very clean and comfortable, with a very cozy bed
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location with a warm and friendly team! Can’t wait to return and eat at NOBLE. Thank you everyone involved in making our family getaway a memorable one.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved staying here! The staff were so kind and helpful. I was given easy step by step instructions for a stress free check-in process. The rooms are spacious, clean, and updated. The only thing I wish would have been different is that I could eat at the hotel. But as I left, they were working on building a kitchen and plan to be able to serve food in the near future! I am so pleased with my stay, and will definitely be coming back soon!