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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a round table, and a view of the parking lot through large windows.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and sink. There's a dining area with a table and chairs.

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and two blue umbrellas.

1. Sister Bay Inn

Sister Bay

Vyacheslav

HK$1,372

HK$1,564 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A cozy interior with wooden beams, a Christmas tree, leather chairs, and a large window offering a view.

A hot tub with a view of a snowy landscape through large windows.

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls and large windows offering a view of a grassy yard and trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a bed, and a fireplace.

2. Open Hearth Lodge

Sister Bay

Eric

HK$1,537

HK$1,752 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A sign for the Ephraim Motel with a 'No Vacancy' notice.

A wooden play structure with a slide and climbing wall, surrounded by trees.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of trees, and a nightstand with a lamp.

3. Ephraim Motel

Ephraim

Bev

HK$1,129

HK$1,287 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A stone pathway leading to a building entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A covered patio area with a bench and table, surrounded by trees and a house.

A cozy living area with a stone fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a red sofa.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

4. Coachlite Inn

Sister Bay

Thomaa

HK$1,129

HK$1,287 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A coastal town with a parking lot, a building with a red awning, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and two wall-mounted paintings.

A room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a window with curtains.

A wooden deck with a sliding glass door marked with the number 11, a small table with chairs, and a fence with potted plants.

5. DownTown Inn

Sister Bay

emma

HK$1,325

HK$1,510 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A building with a sign that reads "Green Lodging Goose & Twigs Coffee Shop Market Place."

A coffee station with multiple coffee makers, bags of coffee, and a coffee grinder.

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A building with a sign reading "Goose & Twigs" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

6. Goose & Twigs

Sister Bay

Daniel

HK$1,834

HK$2,091 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A large, two-story house with a prominent central section and two wings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a separate bathroom, and a kitchenette.

A cozy room with large windows, a fireplace, and two wooden chairs with cushions.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.

7. Gordon Lodge

Baileys Harbor

John

HK$854

HK$1,141 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a dock, and a body of water.

A spacious living room with a stone wall, leather furniture, a fireplace, and a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, houses, and a forested area.

A wooden structure with a roof overlooking a lake, accompanied by lounge chairs and a small table.

8. Pine Grove Resort

Ephraim

Marko

HK$1,442

HK$1,644 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a large window, a ceiling fan, and a bed.

A lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a check-in counter.

A room with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, large windows with curtains, and a decorative sun on the wall.

9. Birchwood Lodge

Sister Bay

Pierre

HK$2,029

HK$2,313 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

An outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit.

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, a gazebo, and a fenced deck.

A sign for Somerset Inn & Suites with a garden in the foreground.

10. Somerset Inn & Suites

Ephraim

Margaret

HK$1,247

HK$1,421 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A grassy area with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.

A two-story building with a porch, surrounded by a variety of colorful flowers and plants.

A two-story building with a covered porch and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and plants.

A waterfront hotel with a pool area, a covered deck, and a sunset view.

11. Bay Breeze Resort

Ephraim

Gwen

HK$1,199

HK$1,367 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

12. Wilder Inn

Ephraim

James

HK$1,129

HK$1,287 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A two-story house with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A living room with a fireplace, a comfortable armchair, a coffee table with books, and a bed in the background.

A beach with a view of the sea and boats.

A sign for Eagle Harbor Inn with a vacancy notice, surrounded by flowers and an American flag.

13. Eagle Harbor Inn

Ephraim

Michael

HK$1,696

HK$1,933 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Two white Adirondack chairs facing a calm body of water with a sunset in the background.

A sign for Edgewater Resort with a view of a lake and trees at dusk.

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A pool area with a view of the sunset over the water, surrounded by trees and a white fence.

14. Edgewater Resort

Ephraim

Emily

HK$1,704

HK$1,943 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A house with a stone chimney, surrounded by a white picket fence and orange flowers.

A white house with a stone chimney, surrounded by a white picket fence, and a gazebo in the yard.

A wooden room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A stone pathway leading to a house with a small rock pond and various plants and flowers.

15. Peninsula Park-View Resort

Fish Creek

Christophe

HK$1,615

HK$1,833 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A sign for Parkwood Lodge in Door County advertising nightly rentals, a whirlpool, and an indoor pool.

A two-story building with a balcony and a covered porch.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

16. Parkwood Lodge - Door County

Fish Creek

Pam

HK$1,011

HK$1,148 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a 3ft depth marker, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden ceiling.

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a barbecue grill, and a poolside area.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a sign reading "Waterbury Inn," and a variety of colorful flowers in front.

A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs. There are windows with views of the outside.

17. Waterbury Inn

Ephraim

Elizabeth

HK$1,936

HK$2,348 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A wooden deck with yellow chairs and a table overlooking the sea.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water and trees.

A beach with a fire pit in the sand, surrounded by yellow chairs.

18. Beachfront Inn

Baileys Harbor

Cassidy

HK$1,199

HK$1,360 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A sign for Apple Creek Resort with amenities like suites, indoor pool, fireplaces, and whirlpools.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a hot tub area.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

19. AppleCreek Resort - Hotel & Suites

Fish Creek

Arthur

HK$1,403

HK$1,593 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A two-story hotel with a white facade, a balcony on the upper floor, and a stone wall in front.

A Main Street Motel reception desk with a wooden counter, a sign, and a display of books and magazines.

A patio area with outdoor seating and lush greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

20. Main Street Motel

Fish Creek

Mary

HK$1,231

HK$1,397 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Stay near popular Ellison Bay attractions

Ellison Bluff State Natural Area

9.4/10 (77 reviews)

Dramatic limestone cliffs tower above Green Bay, offering stunning panoramic views along the Niagara Escarpment. Explore trails to observation platforms where rare plants and diverse birdlife enhance the experience.

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Linden Gallery

8.0/10 (1 review)

Housed in a converted Prairie-style church, Linden Gallery displayed exquisite Asian art from Vietnam, China, and Japan. Visitors explored personally curated antiquities and contemporary masterpieces.

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Europe Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Europe Lake during your travels in Ellison Bay. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's sunsets.

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The Clearing Folk School

Walk around the campus at The Clearing Folk School during your stay in Ellison Bay. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Learn more about Ellison Bay

This tiny Door County village offers spectacular Lake Michigan sunsets from Newport State Park and the rustic wooden pier at Ellison Bay Community Park. Grab freshly baked Swedish limpa bread at Wickman House restaurant, then explore local art at the Ellison Bay Pottery Studios and Island Orchard Cider tasting room.

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Top Ellison Bay Hotel Reviews

Open Hearth Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"John was amazing from the first moment we met. He welcomed me, explained the lay of the land and had a room key in my hand in minutes. The room was clean, spacious and generally well maintained for a hard freeze/thaw location. The property was easy to find and was very well marked. Breakfast was excellent and the on site amenities were amazing. Parking was the only minor issue. I got back to the property at about 10:30pm one night and had to create a parking spot on some hashmarks. They've done a great job maximizing the spots for the size of their lot, it's just a small lot. Absolutely would stay again."

Parkwood Lodge - Door County

8/10 Good

"Close to national park"

Waterfront 1 bedroom and loft cottage with small private pier on Garrett Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and not musty. Many cottages in Door County are old and musty."

Sister Bay Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I’d totally stay here again! It was about a 10 minute walk into town which was perfect."

Settlement Inn & Lavender Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The building and location is cute and quant. The aesthetic of the rooms were so calming and inviting. The BED was soooo comfortable! We will definitely stay here again we loved it!"

Waterbury Inn

8/10 Good

"It was a nice private quiet place!"

Homestead Suites

8/10 Good

"Property was clean. Staff was beyond welcoming. Room was clean. We liked having a private patio overlooking the back of the property."

Scandinavian Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This property was right in the middle of everything, which was great. Very spacious and loved the double sinks in the bathroom, the kitchen with all plates/silverware/pans etc, the spacious living room and comfortable bed and the balcony. Also loved that they had laundry available so we could do that quickly as well. The pools looked very nice (one indoor and one outdoor) and the front desk staff very helpful."

Landmark Resort

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, unfortunately, due to the presence of the Hot Tub on the lower level the building smell of chlorine"

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Ellison Bay?

Harbor Light Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Michigan, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. The griffin inn is another good option for your stay. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Ellison Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Ellison Bay has to offer?

Private Retreat in the Woods: This highly rated holiday home rental in Ellison Bay is located on a lake, and has a fireplace, a patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of games in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Ellison Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ellison Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Ellison Bay.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Ellison Bay?

Scandinavian Lodge: Aparthotel, 14-minute walk from Lake Michigan. Features a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna. Also, another option that features an on-site pool is Newport Resort. View all hotels with pools in Ellison Bay.

What is the best spa hotel in Ellison Bay?

The Ellison Inn & Lounge is a top spa hotel with 15 rooms, free WiFi and free self-parking. See all spa hotels in Ellison Bay.

How is it to stay in Ellison Bay?

Visitors can enjoy all that Ellison Bay has to offer, including the waterfront and coffee shops. This city also attracts tourists with its welcoming and relaxing setting. A top sight in the city is Lake Michigan. In Ellison Bay, there are 76 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Ellison Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Ellison Bay?

Natural beauty is on display at Lake Michigan, Ellison Bluff State Natural Area and Europe Lake. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Newport State Park and Linden Gallery. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Ellison Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Ellison Bay?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -3°C. The snowiest months in Ellison Bay are January, March, April and February, with each month seeing an average of 22 cm of snowfall.

Ellison Bay hotels

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Our top choices for Ellison Bay hotels

1. Sister Bay Inn

2. Open Hearth Lodge

3. Ephraim Motel

4. Coachlite Inn

5. DownTown Inn

6. Goose & Twigs

7. Gordon Lodge

8. Pine Grove Resort

9. Birchwood Lodge

10. Somerset Inn & Suites

11. Bay Breeze Resort

12. Wilder Inn

13. Eagle Harbor Inn

14. Edgewater Resort

15. Peninsula Park-View Resort

16. Parkwood Lodge - Door County

17. Waterbury Inn

18. Beachfront Inn

19. AppleCreek Resort - Hotel & Suites

20. Main Street Motel

Stay near popular Ellison Bay attractions

Ellison Bluff State Natural Area

Linden Gallery

Europe Lake

The Clearing Folk School

Learn more about Ellison Bay

Top Ellison Bay Hotel Reviews

Open Hearth Lodge

Parkwood Lodge - Door County

Waterfront 1 bedroom and loft cottage with small private pier on Garrett Bay

Sister Bay Inn

Settlement Inn & Lavender Spa

Waterbury Inn

Homestead Suites

Scandinavian Lodge

Landmark Resort

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