Grand Traverse Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor) | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryant Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

Along with express check-in, this smoke-free motel has express check-out and a picnic area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Grand Traverse Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Grand Traverse Motel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Front Street and 12 minutes on foot from Grand Traverse Bay
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Grand Traverse Motel also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Traverse City motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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 - 18

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

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Grand Traverse
Grand Traverse Motel Motel
Grand Traverse Motel Traverse City
Grand Traverse Motel Motel Traverse City

Grand Traverse Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 564 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 564 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 564 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 564 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 564 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

The room was clean, the staff was very nice, and being pet friendly made it great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff was very helpful. It is a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well maintained and affordable motel near the center of the city. Very convenient and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was friendly helpful place was very clean easy to get t beds were comfortable it was quaint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Han Min

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Great for traveling with pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean, nice staff, quaint roadside motel with nice modern upgrades. Spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth the money, especially compared to other more expensive properties. Very friendly staff with great local suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice overnight stay before heading further north. Clean rooms, firm and comfortable mattresses, and nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth & Jacki (?) was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a small place, but on main drag. Plenty of places close to eat and mini golf close by to enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant older motel. Nice to interact with other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but the best value for the dollar in Traverse City.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Excellent Local Place

Great Local Motel. Clean, friendly, easy, rooms are clean and have a big fridge. Staff was nice and location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, nice check in staff, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024