With a stay at Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City in Traverse City, you'll be just steps from Lake Michigan and 11 minutes by foot from Traverse City Beach. .This hotel is 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Torch Lake and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Front Street.
What's nearby
Traverse City Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Mt. Holiday Ski Area - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
Traverse City State Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Front Street - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 3 min drive
Burger King - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Sweetwater American Bistro - 5 min drive
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - 5 min drive
About this property
Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City
Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Featured amenities include a business center, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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. 80 out of 135 reviews
10 - Excellent
80
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 135 reviews
8 - Good
34
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 135 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 135 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 135 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hop
Feb 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The room was perfect! Very clean with a comfy couch.
Hop
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chanapa
Sep 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a wonderful stay, and I would definitely stay here again.
Chanapa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, well stocked, comfortable beds, enjoyed outdoor seating
Jeffrey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay.
Thomas
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Frank
Feb 9, 2026
Room was nice spacious… no help or workers around…chair in room needed cleaning
Frank
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice view
Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We have been going to this hotel for 20 years even before the new owners. Love the view and location.
Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rosemarie
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay
Rosemarie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melinda
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great hotel!
This hotel was extremely clean and comfortable. The virtual check-in was super easy & convenient. Great choice for staying in Traverse City.
Melinda
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles
Oct 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute! Clean and safe location! Will definitely be coming back! Thanks for having us!
Charles
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
amanda
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
I am a returning customer and this is a very nice hotel. Clean and smells good. Comfortable bedding and big shower. Nice out door seating areas and great view of the bay.
amanda
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josh
Jun 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome stay thank you very much
Josh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kevin r
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place
kevin r
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Tara
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
outdoorsyish
Clean and well kept. It had such a great vibe. I appreciated all of the outdoor seating!
Tara
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Lori
Oct 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great experience overall. The issues we had were addressed quickly . Convenient location.
Lori
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Troy
Sep 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice hotel, easy access.
Troy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christy
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
great central location
Joel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristine
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Charming and pet friednly!
Had a great stay. We had a pup and it was very accomodating for us and her. We will absolutely be back!
Kristine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Tim
Oct 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean! Motel was reasonably priced and had everything we needed for a fishing trip.
Management was very quick to respond to questions.
Bed was comfortable.
Only complaint - remembering codes (no key/key card)!
Tim
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dennis
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great room. Clean. Easy check in. Very nice for the price. Will definitely stay here again !
New, modern ….Amazing Stay !!!
We had such wonderful time in there.
Property Management was very responsive.
One of our Best stays !
jaroslaw
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great clean safe hotel (staying by myselft, I felt safe) The only addition would have been nightstands on both sides of the bed. I recently dislocated my shoulder so It was hard for me to have axcess . Other than that... great!