Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with instructions.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Frykman Studio Gallery, approximately 11.2 miles from Cana Island Lighthouse.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool, which is operational from May 30 to September 12.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for staying free.

Ephraim Motel

What guests think

At Ephraim Motel, travellers consistently highlight very clean rooms, friendly staff, a convenient Door County location, and a better-than-expected complimentary breakfast with homemade hot items, while noting simple, smallish rooms and some drawbacks like firm beds and loud window A/C.

Many appreciate the quiet, well-kept grounds with a clean outdoor pool, seating areas, and family-friendly touches. There are occasional complaints about maintenance quirks or service hiccups, and a few wished breakfast started earlier. Overall, expect a tidy, modest motel stay in a central location with standout breakfast value.

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Facilities

Well-kept outdoor amenities include a clean pool, multiple seating areas, and extras like grills and a small playground; many liked the quiet, landscaped grounds. Parking is generally easy, though a few noted tight spots.

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Michael

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, outdoor pool very well kept, beautiful well kept flowers all around the property. Playground out back for kids, very nice!! Grills on property if you want to grill out. The breakfast provide very nice choices! They thought of so many details to make your stay very pleasant! Staff very friendly. The only thing I can say negative is the airconditioning unit, is a little noisy and blows so hard even on low and it is directly in line with the bed, so that was a little bothersome on the first night, so I put the moveable chairs in front of it to lessen the wind on me, cause we needed it on or it would get to stuffy in the room. All in all, we loved our stay and would definitly return!! (Mini golf course right across street, older one, but nice enough and we enjoyed that, and close enough to drive to the downtown Ephraim shops and restraunts and water. Fish Creek close enough too for more restraunts and shops and water, along with the marina.

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Becky

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, great location, and very clean. Like that there is an ice machine. Quiet. Excellent customer service.

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Sarah

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay at this motel. It is in a great location between Ephraim and sister Bay. We were able to walk to a super cute coffee shop and right across the street from an adorable Putt-Putt. The pool was super clean.

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Shari

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and they had a great firm mattress and lots of pillows, the way I like it. The lighting was a bit dim and you had to turn on every lamp individually and one of the outlets wasn’t working. Room was clean and remodeled. Breakfast was warm and nice. Outdoor pool was wonderful, lots of tables and chairs to eat breakfast outside on the deck…all the way around a very lovely time, this was the second time we stayed here.

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Jessica

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for a weekend getaway. Super cute lodging. Located in great area. Room was clean. Children liked playing in the pool and on the playground area. Nice seating area outside to enjoy as well. Would stay again if in area!

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Jeanna

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully remodeled. Quiet pool area. Close to restaurant options. Friendly staff. Clean room.

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John

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great, free breakfast. Cordial staff. Modestly priced. Extended seating, fire pits, and grills on the grounds.

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Deborah

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a hidden gem! A small property with 2 buildings / 2 floors/ outside stairs. We stay up in Door County yearly and yet have never stopped here. It was spotless inside and out. Plated cookies in the afternoon and a perfect little breakfast with egg casserole, potatoes, fresh coffee cake , breads, instant oatmeal, juices, coffee and yogurts. Delicious and delightful! A self book exchange outside, bikes, pool, cute kids play area, relaxing chairs umbrella tables in a perfect setting. We were happily surprised and happily will return. Thank you!

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Michelle

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was great after day of hiking!

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Daniel

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The outdoor pool was well maintained. There were outdoor areas for gathering and relaxing. The air conditioner was loud in the room.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise very clean rooms and tidy grounds. A few isolated issues came up, such as hair in a sink, a musty odor, or ants.

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Theresa

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Quiet and accessible, very clean.

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Mary

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Ephraim Motel was a perfect Door County stay. Its location is convenient for all Door County activities. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They provide a nice breakfast so you don’t have to find breakfast during the morning rush. Our room was clean and comfortable. We will be back.

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Sandee

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and the whole property was very clean. Breakfast was a nice way to start the day. Loved the coffee. Thank you so much for the wonderful time.

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Suzanne

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean and well-maintained.

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Nicholas

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sink did not drain well becuase there was a lot of hair caught in the drain, which was a little off-putting. Water in pool was tolerable and a good temperature. But I am confident in saying it was not at the advertised 85 degrees, it was at least a few degrees colder.

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Linda

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent older motel. Very clean.

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Jeanna

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully remodeled. Quiet pool area. Close to restaurant options. Friendly staff. Clean room.

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Julia

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was exactly as advertised. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. I loved that there was a complimentary breakfast every morning in the main office with actual good breakfast food, not just muffins in a plastic bag like other hotel breakfasts. We were pretty much exploring all of Door County for the weekend, and the Ephraim Motel was a great central location. Would definitely stay again!

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Terry

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The home made breakfast dishes were delicious! Our room was clean, and the staff were helpful, pleasant and welcoming.

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Jon

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quaint, clean motel close to recreational areas and good restaurants. Breakfast was good. The sausages were better quality than most hotel chains and they had cherries available for the waffles. Walls are pretty thin, so we could hear every door slam. I’m sure the neighbors could hear us making noises, too. Only gripe - and it’s a minor one - the front desk clerk told us to take off our Do Not Disturb sign if we wanted our room cleaned. We did but didn’t get the service. Not a big deal. We were there only two nights. Overall, a great experience. Would recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable with simple, updated decor, though many found them on the smaller side. Some noted firm mattresses, loud window A/C, occasional noise or light issues, and a few layout quirks like low showerheads or compact fixtures.

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Connie

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were on the smaller size but met our needs for two nights. We were very impressed with how clean the rooms were. Counter area on vanity was limited. No ADA bars in bathtub. Connectivity on night stands would have been nice so we didn't have to search for the outlets. Overall a good experience.

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Linda

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, nice property for sitting outside. The drapes blocked the outside lights at night well. The bed was comfortable. The shower was good The breakfast didn’t begin until 8 which was totally useless to us. The office was even locked until 8 am The air conditioning unit was very loud, The pillows were hard. The room needed more light,

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Diane

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This motel really surprised us. Our room seemed to have all new linens and towels. Even the shower curtains looked brand new. The furniture was dated and had fabrics that are not a good choice for a hotel- like a fabric upholstered heaboard and a sleep/sofa that was very worn out and impossible to sit on, there was a lightweight quilt on the bed that hopefully gets washed with each guest. We were on the second floor so we had to carry our suitcases up some stairs which was not a problem for us but could be for some. The property is very cute with two separate buildings with rooms (painted a super bright yellow) and an office building that is like a prefab home. The breakfast was in the office building. It was an ok breakfast, excellent pastries. The pool and the grounds were well maintained. Flowers everywhere, really pretty, recessed from the road. Excellent location, very easy to go north or south to all the towns and points of interest which were close. It was not luxurious or to the standards of major hotels, but it actually was quaint and charming. Staff was wonderful.

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Scott

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The office staff who checked us in was rude. The rest of the staff we interacted with were wonderful. The room was very clean, but the shower had a very annoying ring to it when turned on and it continued for several minutes. Then it finally went off.

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Ron

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A little small but everything else was excellent.

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Stephanie

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Adored this place and would stay again. It exceeded my expectations. Clean room, easy check in and out. Appreciate the continental breakfast. Great flowers and landscaping giving a homey feel. I do want to mention that the shower head is low so that could be challenging for tall people ( mentioning just to set expectations/awareness). That said, water pressure and hot water were great.

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Michael

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The toilets are too small. Need elongated bowls. There is room for them. Keep the taller bowl.

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John

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was overall a decent hotel, not anything outstanding but a decent place to stay for a few nights on a weekend trip. The air conditioner is quite loud, which didn't bother us but might bother some people.

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Jon

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quaint, clean motel close to recreational areas and good restaurants. Breakfast was good. The sausages were better quality than most hotel chains and they had cherries available for the waffles. Walls are pretty thin, so we could hear every door slam. I’m sure the neighbors could hear us making noises, too. Only gripe - and it’s a minor one - the front desk clerk told us to take off our Do Not Disturb sign if we wanted our room cleaned. We did but didn’t get the service. Not a big deal. We were there only two nights. Overall, a great experience. Would recommend.

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Erin

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at Ephraim Motel! Staff was kind and friendly, continental breakfast was great, pool was nice, and it was in a good location. Only downside was the bed was very uncomfortable. We only stayed for 2 nights and would consider not staying there again solely for that reason. Everything else was wonderful!

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, with easy check-in. A few guests reported a rude interaction at check-in or during breakfast, but these appear to be exceptions.

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Becky

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, great location, and very clean. Like that there is an ice machine. Quiet. Excellent customer service.

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Bernadette

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Best hot breakfast included with a motel stay. The breakfast area was inviting. We wouldn't even consider going to breakfast elsewhere. Yummy! Motel staff was pleasant and on top of everything.

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Scott

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The office staff who checked us in was rude. The rest of the staff we interacted with were wonderful. The room was very clean, but the shower had a very annoying ring to it when turned on and it continued for several minutes. Then it finally went off.

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james

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When booking i noticed the high scores it was given from past clientele. It didn't disappoint! very friendly front desk, easy check in, nice breakfast in the morning... Definitely will stay there again.

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Jennifer

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We came out here for a family get together, and, although I originally checked off that the check in was disappointing, the manager came in right away the next morning, and apologized for the unfortunate situation we experience the night before a check in. The grounds are beautifully, kept inside and out. The the breakfast was like we were at our own bed-and-breakfast. The pool was extremely clean and perfect temperature. And the rooms are very comfortable. Most importantly, everyone, following our initial encounter, was as friendly and hospitable, as could be definitely will be coming back again on our next trip to door County!

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Catherine

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Seemed older but updated, well maintained and CLEAN. Lovely grounds. Fair prices. Breakfast in am...handy if you are in a hurry! Lovely woman checked us in. Happy!!!

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Laura

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location. Very friendly front desk. Breakfast was actually much more and better than we ever expected for a small place. Fresh foods. Rooms were clean and nice size. Quality people staying at the motel, never feeling unsafe. Definitely coming back.

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Michele

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom door stuck, had to apply great force to open it once it was closed. The elderly lady that provided breakfast was very rude. The motel itself was very quaint.

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Terry

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The home made breakfast dishes were delicious! Our room was clean, and the staff were helpful, pleasant and welcoming.

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Cindy

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and gave us ideas of things to do while in the area. The room was very clean. They served a very nice breakfast. The beds were comfortable. We will go back.

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Location

Ephraim Motel sits in a convenient, central spot between local towns, set back from the road and generally quiet. It’s close to restaurants, parks, and attractions, though it is not on the waterfront.

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Nicole

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Beds very comfortable. Great location. Staff very friendly.

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Sarah

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay at this motel. It is in a great location between Ephraim and sister Bay. We were able to walk to a super cute coffee shop and right across the street from an adorable Putt-Putt. The pool was super clean.

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Mary

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Ephraim Motel was a perfect Door County stay. Its location is convenient for all Door County activities. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They provide a nice breakfast so you don’t have to find breakfast during the morning rush. Our room was clean and comfortable. We will be back.

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Joanna

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little Motel situated on the North side of Ephraim, just a few minutes away from Sister Bay. Clean. Economical. Easy check-in and checkout. Nice breakfast with both hot and cold options and shady spots to eat around the pool. Small business with easy parking. If you're looking for a nice but less expensive place to stay, this motel is a great option.

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Rebecca

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property and room were great. Only problem was that I was under the impression that we would be in Ephraim, right across from the lake. No where near the lake, no sunset views.

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Diane

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was set back from the road, so very quiet and relaxing. They provided a very nice breakfast, way better than just a donut or dried out roll. Highly recommend this motel, and would definitely stay here if ever in the area again.

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Robyn

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great, the property is beautiful, lots of outdoor seating and beautiful flowers. The breakfast is one of the best I have had. The rooms were very clean, and the beds were comfortable. We will definitely stay here again.

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Rachel

31 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The motel was comfortable and clean, close to everything we wanted to do in Door County. The breakfast was very good for preparing for hiking in the state parks in the area!

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Julia

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was exactly as advertised. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. I loved that there was a complimentary breakfast every morning in the main office with actual good breakfast food, not just muffins in a plastic bag like other hotel breakfasts. We were pretty much exploring all of Door County for the weekend, and the Ephraim Motel was a great central location. Would definitely stay again!

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Debbie

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place. The rooms are clean and the location was great for us. Located between Sister Bay and Fish Creek.

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Dining

Breakfast draws strong praise for homemade hot items and variety, with many calling it a highlight. Some wished it started earlier than 8 a.m.

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Nadine

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was tight, and breakfast was served a little later than we would have liked. We were on our way each day exploring before 8:00 am. But we are early birds. Other than that it was fine.

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Linda

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, nice property for sitting outside. The drapes blocked the outside lights at night well. The bed was comfortable. The shower was good The breakfast didn’t begin until 8 which was totally useless to us. The office was even locked until 8 am The air conditioning unit was very loud, The pillows were hard. The room needed more light,

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Kathy

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very delicious breakfast, hot eggs and oatmeal. Yummy pastries. Tasty coffee, juice . Fresh cookies at checkin.

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Timothy

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfasts were amazing! New options every morning we were there. Clean, efficient operation. First choice the next time we head for Door County.

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Bernadette

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Best hot breakfast included with a motel stay. The breakfast area was inviting. We wouldn't even consider going to breakfast elsewhere. Yummy! Motel staff was pleasant and on top of everything.

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Charles

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My wife and I had a very relaxing time while staying at the Ephraim Motel. The next time we go up to Door County we’ll most likely be staying at the Ephraim Motel. The motel was very clean, quiet and offered a delicious breakfast. We really enjoyed the “Egg Casserole and of course the oatmeal. Coffee was delicious. Property was quite lovely with all of the flowers - it left a very welcoming feeling.

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Kendall

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Ephraim hotel had amazing and helpful staff. Their complementary breakfast was fresh and delicious. Area was very safe and quaint.

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Julia

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was exactly as advertised. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. I loved that there was a complimentary breakfast every morning in the main office with actual good breakfast food, not just muffins in a plastic bag like other hotel breakfasts. We were pretty much exploring all of Door County for the weekend, and the Ephraim Motel was a great central location. Would definitely stay again!

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John

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great, free breakfast. Cordial staff. Modestly priced. Extended seating, fire pits, and grills on the grounds.

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Pamela

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, very clean, amazing breakfast!

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