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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Property class: 3.5

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4 indoor pools, seasonal outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge)
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Children’s activities
Water park
Children’s area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3575 N US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI, 49684
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Majestic Bear - Water Park Included

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Whirlpool Fireplace - Water Park Included

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Suite - Water Park Included

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Kid Cabin Suite - Water Park Included

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Kid Kamp Suite - Water Park Included

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Loft Fireplace - Water Park Included | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Loft Fireplace - Water Park Included

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Wolf Den - Water Park Included | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Wolf Den - Water Park Included

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Sofa Suite Accessible - Water Park Included | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Queen Sofa Suite Accessible - Water Park Included

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

3 restaurants, 4 indoor pools and free water park access are available at this resort. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and 2 coffee shops/cafes are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City offers 280 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Traverse City resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

4 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park and a lazy river.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City, you're just a quick walk from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 4 indoor pools and 3 restaurants.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Camp Critter Bar & Grille, a family restaurant that serves American cuisine
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the free water park with a lazy river or swim in the seasonal outdoor and 4 indoor pools
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Front Street and a few minutes from Traverse City Visitor Center
As a guest of Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City, you'll find a complimentary water park, 4 indoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this resort measures 10904 square feet (1013 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Traverse City resort.

Camp Critter Bar & Grille – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Hungry As A Wolf – This family restaurant specialises in pizza. Open daily.
Buckets – This family restaurant specialises in American cuisine. Open daily.
Bear Paw Sweets & Eats – On-site café. Open daily.
Dunkin' Donuts – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bear Paw Sweets & Eats
  • Buckets
  • Camp Critter Bar & Grille
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Hungry As A Wolf

Things to do

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free water park access
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 10,904 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 30 October and 4 November.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Water park passes are included for all registered guests. Water park passes are valid from 1 PM on the day of check-in until the water park closes on the day of check-out.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Meagan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charge for parking in a regular parking lot, not mentioned when booking. Loud noisy, not clean. Check in “starts” at 4pm, rooms not ready then. Not a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

April

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rick, Bay City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Probably will not stay at this GW Lodge again. The photos on Expedia advertise TVs in the kids bedroom area, but they have removed ALL those TVs and NOT updated their Expedia listing. Also, the waterpark hasn't been updated in a while (15+ years) and it's starting to show its age. Needs to be expanded and some areas replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleased overall. I was shocked that as a resort guest that I had to pay an overnight parking fee each night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did enjoy our stay but for the price we payed there should have been more things included (ex. Free breakfast, free locker rental)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GWL has been a great experience for our family for many years. We came when my kids were all in grade school. This year we came with my children and grand children! My only disappointment is to pay for parking. We had three cars for two days. We could have stayed another night for the cost of all of us to park. Overall, it’s a great experience and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Skylar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was alright from the in store restaurant. Prime rib wasn’t steakhouse quality but still enjoyed it. Pool area was fun the kids complained the water was cold and I would have to agree it was kinda cold but otherwise it was fine. Arcade the kids had a good time. Our room was very clean and tidy but the shower wouldn’t drain. We would stay again if using coupons for a discounted rate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilee

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dominik

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angele, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was perfect more than I expected ….
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nichol

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean Carlo, Alajuela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

brigitte

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arieal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so polite the room and the entire facility was super clean which was an extra plus. The waterpark wasn’t over crowded there were water slides for all ages. The parents enjoyed the bar inside the waterpark the Frosé was to die for. Overall a great experience for a great price and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in great condition, however the noise in the hallways and above us was very loud and kept our children up. The walls are very thin and i think a noise ordinance should be in place seeing as how it is a kid friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absurd Parking Fee

Our stay was wonderful, the biggest downfall was having to pay extra for parking. That seems quite absurd with the cost of everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 all around great place to stay!! nice staff, easy check ins, lots of fun for the kids, clean hotel, no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025