With a stay at Econo Lodge Traverse City South in Traverse City, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Turtle Creek Stadium. .This motel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Grand Traverse Mall and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
Front Street - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles
Traverse City Beach - 15 min drive - 10.9 miles
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 6 min drive
Culver's - 2 min drive
Burger King - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Traverse City South
Motel in Traverse City with free parking
Econo Lodge Traverse City South offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
Limited onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property has a strict no-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties, including a cleaning fee of USD 250.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Econo Lodge Hotel Traverse City
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Traverse City Econo Lodge
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Econo Lodge Traverse City South Reviews
Reviews
5.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 800 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 800 reviews
8 - Good
163
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 800 reviews
6 - Okay
167
Rating 4 - Poor. 177 out of 800 reviews
4 - Poor
177
Rating 2 - Terrible. 193 out of 800 reviews
2 - Terrible
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
4.6/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Renee
Traveled with family
Sep 19, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property was okay. Slightly not cared for, meaning, fridge not plugged in and when plugged in, made horrible noises. No knobs on dresser which is an easy fix and laminate on dresser coming off. Soap empty. No elevator.
The room had a strange smell. We bought air fresheners to try and mask it. The floor was tacky, probably just the cleaner they mop with in between stays. The second day we never could get hot water even after 15 minutes of letting it run. On the third day, the hot water did come on after 15 of running the the shower. We will never stay here again and we plan to travel to the area another 4 times in the next 8 months.
We stay here while we were fishing in the area. The first room that we were given had an odor to it but we went to the front desk and they happily moved us a a much better room. Very clean and the bed was very comfortable. We ended up extending our stay for three days. This coming weekend they will be opening up an Asian restaurant in the hotel.
They have done many updates to the hotel since we were there two years prior. The weekly rates are very affordable. We will be back again.
It’s dirty the shower wall is broken and they just put putty on it we walked in and there was a man that pulled in stumbling around and drunk out of his mind. We paid for 2 queen beds and we got beds barely bigger than a twin size bed. Only half of the TV remote works the coffee maker is filthy. Everything is just gross
The hotel was under renovations, but our room was recently updated and felt clean and modern. Nothing fancy but a good price near lots of the Traverse Area attractions.
The pool area was unuseable, vending machine not working, there was no breakfast as advertised, the bed was noisy, and the owner/manager was not freindly at all.
As a former CHOICE hotel Manager for Comfort Suites South in Grand Rapids, Mi., I was so impressed by the new management of this hotel. Their friendly, hospitable service, coupled with clean comfortable rooms, pool and exterior care shows they care for both for the CHOICE brand and their property. I was impressed and enjoyed my visit!