Where To Stay In Traverse City, Michigan - Updated 2024

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There are so many things to do in Traverse City, Michigan. Visiting wineries, pub hopping, and driving to the sleeping bear dunes are a few things to do on your trip to Traverse City. The place is so upbeat and vibrant that being in it by itself will be a thrilling experience, especially for those who like to stay outdoors. Traverse City offers a beach, where you can freely wander without a care. Several concerts, art shows, exhibitions, and other festivals take place all across the city and the beach, adding to the vibe of the happening place. If you are travelling to Traverse City, Michigan, and haven’t finalised on where to stay, then listed below are 10 handpicked accommodations that you should consider staying at.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 02, 2024.

Hotels

1. The Baywatch Resort (from USD 80)

The Baywatch Resort is a beautiful four-star hotel, with a private beach right in front of it. So, you do not have to travel too far. The hotel is very close to Kresge Auditorium and Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, if you are looking to head out for some site seeing. The hotel has a fitness centre of its own, free WiFi, a shared lounge and provides concierge services. Cherry Capital Airport is the nearest to this hotel at a distance of 4.8 km (2.98 mi), whereas other must-visit sites, such as Dennos Museum Center and Hickory Hill Ski area are 3.9 km (2.4 mi) and 1.7 km (1.05 mi) away, respectively.

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The Baywatch Resort

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 1529 US 31 North
8.1 km (5.1 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

Parking 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Business centre Laundry Facilities for disabled guests Free parking

2. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel (from USD 67)

The hotel has a private beach, a heated indoor pool, and Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf is only a walk away from the hotel. The hotel comprises a hot tub, a gym and a meeting room, and all the rooms are equipped with WiFi, cable TV, refrigerators and coffee makers. The rooms provide a stunning view of the beach, which gives off a very romantic feel, especially in the evenings. Traverse City State Park, Music House Museum and The Grand Traverse Mall are only a few miles away from this place.

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Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1773 North US Highway 31
8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

Parking 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Family rooms Games room Free parking

3. Cherry Tree Inn and Suites (from USD 113)

Cherry Tree Inn is flanked by the Old Mission Peninsula Hills behind it while facing the sea. The feature about this hotel is that it provides water sports facilities, a children’s park and also an indoor pool and a spa, where you can relax. The rooms have a cable TV, DVD player, video games and a kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge. Travel 3.4 km (2.17 miles) to visit the Chateau Grand Traverse to enjoy wine tasting and travel 30 km (19 miles) to visit Leelanau Sands Casino.

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Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 2345 Highway US-31 North
9.42 km (5.9 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

Parking Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Fishing Business centre

4. Grand Beach Resort Hotel (from USD 75)

Traverse City State Park, Music House Museum and the Grand Traverse Mall are located very close to the hotel. The hotel serves its guests with continental breakfast daily. The rooms are equipped with a cable TV, WiFi, refrigerators and coffee makers. There is a meeting room, a gym and spa for guests to make the most of. Even though the hotel has a private beach, it does not deprive its guests of an indoor pool.

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Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1683 North US Highway 31
8.32 km (5.2 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

Parking 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Terrace Non-smoking rooms Laundry Facilities for disabled guests Family rooms

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI (from USD 84)

The rooms are extremely luxurious and feature all the basic necessities and amenities needed for a wonderful stay at the hotel. There is a hot tub on site as well as an indoor pool. Go as you like, and soak yourself in either to your soul’s content. Whether you have company or not you must take advantage of the facilities offered and experience the beauty of the place and its surroundings, including Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 420 Munson Avenue
5.71 km (3.6 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

Parking 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Fishing Business centre

Apartments

6. A beautiful apartment with stretches of private beach (from USD 89)

The apartments in this resort located along Lake Michigan are fully equipped with all the necessary household amenities and the guests have access to shared hot tub and sauna, as well as barbecue facilities, a game room and a fitness centre. Laundry services are also provided to the guests. The balconies provide fantastic views of the lake. You do not even need to go anywhere, you can instead spend the whole evening in the balcony enjoying the views with a loved one. Hiking trails and traces of greenery are just across the street from the residence.

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Pinestead Reef Resort

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1265 N US 31
7.85 km (4.9 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

Parking Meeting/banquet facilities Sauna Fitness centre Terrace Non-smoking rooms Laundry Facilities for disabled guests

7. Vibrant apartments facing the Michigan Lake (from USD 349)

The hotel has a heated outdoor pool for those who do not want to get in the sand but want to enjoy the view from afar. Each room has a balcony that offers amazing views of the bay. The bathrooms have a spa bath, which is great. The apartments are well-equipped with all amenities, including a fully working kitchen. Downtown Traverse City and the National Cherry Festival is 8 km (4.97 mi) from the resort.

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8. A fancy studio apartment (from USD 220)

A cosy studio apartment suitable for a small family, a couple or for a solo traveller, the apartment is quite pretty and is located at a practical distance from places to visit as a tourist, including Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, Hickory Hills Ski Area, Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and City Opera House Historical Marker. The Cherry Capital Airport is only 8 km (4.97 mi) away from here.

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9. An isolated, gorgeous luxury apartment (from USD 425)

First of all, the apartment is surrounded by lush greenery; second, it has a beautiful terrace; third, it has a patio with stunning views of a heated indoor pool with a diving board. Need I describe this place any further to gain your attention? So, to add to the frills, the apartment is fully equipped, has an air hockey table for occasional games at home and free private parking space. Hickory Hills Ski Area and Cherry Capital Airport are close by.

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Elegant 2 King Bedrooms Apartment - 4 guest maximum and2 night minimum

Wifi Available

Address: 9506 Nottingham Drive
11.42 km (7.1 mi) from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Traverse City

Parking Bar Garden Non-smoking rooms Fishing Breakfast in the room Free parking Internet services

10. A beautiful studio apartment at downtown Traverse City (from USD 220)

The apartment provides you with everything you possibly need for a happening stay at a strange place you are set to call home. It is well situated from the main attractions of the place, including Hickory Hills Ski Area, Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Kresge Auditorium, among others. The airport is at a distance of 8 km (4.97 mi) away.

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Seek adventure while staying in the comforts of home

Right in the middle of the happening places are these hotels and vacation rentals that themselves add to the appeal of the boho-chic life, while providing the comfort and luxury of home. Select your favourite and make a booking now!

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