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Traverse Bay Inn

2.5 star property

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic Area
Loft | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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2300 US 31 North, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Holiday Ski Area
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 73 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Traverse Bay Inn

Hotel with free parking, steps from Lake Michigan
This smoke-free hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and a vending machine are on-site.
Traverse Bay Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at Traverse Bay Inn, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
As a guest of Traverse Bay Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Traverse Bay Inn also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 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)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 24 May and close on 08 September.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Traverse Bay Inn
Traverse City Bay Hotel
Traverse Bay Hotel Traverse City
Traverse Bay Inn Hotel
Traverse Bay Inn Traverse City
Traverse Bay Inn Hotel Traverse City

Traverse Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 919 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly quai t liitke hotwl that i thi k is absolutely perfect. The staff ate amazing beds are amazing pool when its open (its seasonl) is amazing but small but beach is across the street. This is my go to place when i have to come to town to work. I love love love it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for all we were doing. Loved the 2 bedroom aspect. Made the mother in law situation perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Athena

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was rude. room needed updating. carpet in the room turned out white socks black. Bathroom was tiny.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

linda

Travelled with family
Nice little unit for a one night stay with two bedrooms. One upstairs.Small bathroom and kitchen. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is older but very nice. Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was very helpful when giving suggestions on places to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Family adventure

Everything was great! Kitchen was clean and like new. Bedrooms were quite comfortable. Great location too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for our dogs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Noell

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not clean, smelled musty. Allowed our dog which was why we stayed there. Not again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

theresa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use some updating but clean and good location , comfortable bed and had an inground pool outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, Littleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Four of us stayed in the Family Suite with the 2 bedrooms and we loved it! Very clean and comfortable. The pool was great too - very clean and without the old chlorine stink of a lot of other hotel/motel pools. Close enough to downtown Traverse City to make it easy to get to. Very friendly and attentive staff. We'll definitely stay here again next time we're up this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Never again!

The couch looked like it was picked up from a flooded goodwill drop off station. The smell of the room was obviously covering dampness and a host of other miserable odors. They are nose blind and simply no longer able to discern. Front desk dude could not have cared less. He said yes carpets are old and they smell….. check the room before you accept .. it will not make a difference but at least you will know what you are in for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Prophetstown

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice. The kitchen was fully supplied with dishes, etc. Did not realize that they did not offer breakfast since they have a kitchen in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

Travelled with family

Good location, clean, affordable

We spent two night here and we had a good time. The staff is welcoming and the rooms are spacious. The pool was clean and we also enjoyed the public beach across the street. Great deal, we would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location across from the bay with a public park for beach access, hotel has a pool but limited hours of operation closing at 8. Rooms were good for family of 5 but beds were not comfortable and the floors were filthy. Otherwise a decent place, but we will go elsewhere for our next visit.
Towels used to clean nasty floors.
Twice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charbel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great affordable place to stay for our family. Property is dated and could use some minor repairs but we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Easy in and out quite comfy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Giant sandbox next door if you have a dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025