Coastal Suites Resort
171 Center Street
Beulah, MI
Steps from Crystal Lake, a tidy mid-century base for Benzie County.
This property is an Honorable Mention. It has been vetted and approved for our highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. While it is still evolving toward our full design-led designation, it is a proven, reliable anchor for any road trip. We recommend it with confidence.
About Coastal Suites Resort
Coastal Suites Resort sits in the heart of Beulah, a small resort village at the eastern tip of Crystal Lake in Michigan's Benzie County. The property is a fully renovated mid-century building given a clean, mid-century modern refresh, positioned just seconds from the Crystal Lake waterfront and its village beach. Benzie County is one of the quieter corners of northern Michigan's shoreline, a short drive from Frankfort's harbor, the vast dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and the wineries and restaurants around Traverse City. Coastal Suites works as a reliable, comfortable anchor for exploring all of it, with continental breakfast included and outdoor fire tables for cool northern evenings. It is a straightforward, well-kept small-town base rather than a high-concept destination, and it does that job well.
What Coastal Suites Resort Is Known For
Coastal Suites Resort earns its place on location and reliability. Few properties in this stretch of the Benzie shore put you within a short walk of Crystal Lake while keeping you close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Traverse City. The renovation is clean, the breakfast and fire tables are genuine comforts, and the village setting is exactly the kind of quiet, walkable northern Michigan experience travelers come to Benzie County to find.
Amenities
- Breakfast Included
- WiFi
- Outdoor fire table and sitting areas
- Continental breakfast included
- Private patios on select suites
- Suites with kitchenettes and full kitchens
- Electric fireplaces in select units
- Walk-to Crystal Lake beach access
What Guests Love
- Continental breakfast is included with your stay.
- An outdoor fire table and sitting areas give guests a place to gather on cool northern Michigan evenings.
- Select suites add a kitchenette, full kitchen, convertible sofa, or electric fireplace for longer or larger stays.
- The Crystal Lake village beach and the shops along Benzie Boulevard are a short walk away.
Worth Knowing
- Suite sizes and layouts vary, so it is worth asking about room configuration when booking to match the space to your group.
- The property sits in the walkable village of Beulah, with the Crystal Lake beach a short stroll from the door.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Frankfort's harbor are both an easy drive, making this a practical base for exploring the Benzie shore.
- The area is busiest in summer and during fall color season, so booking ahead for those weekends is wise.
The Room
Rooms and suites are outfitted for comfort and self-sufficiency. Each has a coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave, and TV, and select units add a kitchenette, a convertible sofa, an electric fireplace, or a full kitchen for longer stays. The look is clean and mid-century inspired, with updated finishes throughout the renovated building. Suite layouts vary, so it is worth asking about room size and configuration when booking to match the space to your group.
The Grounds
The property sits right in the village of Beulah, a short walk from the Crystal Lake beach and the shops and cafes along Benzie Boulevard. Outside, a fire table and sitting areas give guests a place to gather on cool evenings, and patios extend some of the suites into the outdoors. Parking is free and on-site. The whole setup is compact and walkable, with the lake essentially at the end of the block.
The Experience
Staying here feels like settling into a quiet northern Michigan village for a few unhurried days. You walk to the Crystal Lake beach in the morning, drive out to the dunes or Frankfort's harbor by afternoon, and come back to a fire table under the stars. Breakfast is handled, the village is a stroll away, and the pace is deliberately slow. It suits couples and small groups looking for a comfortable, well-located base in one of the Great Lakes' prettier and less crowded corners.
Details
Beulah, MI 49617
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coastal Suites Resort pet friendly?
No, Coastal Suites Resort does not allow pets.
Does Coastal Suites Resort have EV charging?
No, Coastal Suites Resort does not have EV charging.
Does Coastal Suites Resort have WiFi?
Yes, Coastal Suites Resort has WiFi.
What is there to do near Coastal Suites Resort?
Crystal Lake Village Beach: 0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: 22 miles, about a 45 minute drive. Frankfort Harbor: 8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
How far is Coastal Suites Resort from Crystal Lake Village Beach?
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Coastal Suites Resort from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?
22 miles, about a 45 minute drive.
How far is Coastal Suites Resort from Frankfort Harbor?
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
How far is Coastal Suites Resort from Crystal Lake?
Coastal Suites Resort is just seconds from Crystal Lake, with the village beach about a 1-minute drive or a short walk from the door.
Does Coastal Suites Resort include breakfast?
Yes. A continental breakfast is included with a stay at Coastal Suites Resort.
Does Coastal Suites Resort have a pool?
No, Coastal Suites Resort does not have a pool. It sits steps from the Crystal Lake village beach in Beulah, where guests can swim in the lake.
How far is Coastal Suites Resort from Sleeping Bear Dunes?
Coastal Suites Resort is about 22 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, roughly a 35-minute drive north along the Lake Michigan coast.
Do rooms at Coastal Suites Resort have kitchens?
Select suites at Coastal Suites Resort include a kitchenette or a full kitchen, along with options like a convertible sofa or electric fireplace. Contact the property to confirm room types when booking.
Is Coastal Suites Resort close to Frankfort?
Yes. Coastal Suites Resort is about 8 miles from Frankfort Harbor, roughly a 15-minute drive, where you will find a marina, lighthouse pier, and beach.
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Things to Do Near Crystal Lake and the Benzie County shore
Crystal Lake Village Beach
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.2 miles, about a 1-minute drive or a short walk, the sandy village beach on Crystal Lake offers clear water, swimming, and sunset views right at the edge of Beulah.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
22 miles, about a 45 minute drive.
22 miles, about a 35-minute drive, one of the most dramatic stretches of Great Lakes shoreline, with towering dunes, scenic overlooks, and miles of Lake Michigan beach.
Frankfort Harbor
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
8 miles, about a 15-minute drive, this Lake Michigan harbor town offers a marina, a lighthouse pier, a sandy beach, and a walkable main street of shops and restaurants.