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Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.
A large, multi-story hotel with balconies and a beachside location.
A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.
A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a dresser, a chair, and a table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $94
$86 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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1773 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a dresser, a chair, and a table.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Upper Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Upper Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Beach View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed - Upper Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, Beach View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed - Upper Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View (Upper Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View (Upper Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed - Petite (Non-Beach View)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a dresser.

1 King Bed - Petite (Non-Beach View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(94 reviews)
  • 298 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (2 king beds, 2 bathrooms, no view)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the sea.

Room, Multiple Beds (2 king beds, 2 bathrooms, no view)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- 1st Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean through the window.

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- 1st Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean through the sliding doors.

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- No View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a dresser.

Accessible Room, 1 King- No View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

When you stay at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel in Traverse City, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Michigan and 7 minutes by foot from Traverse City Beach. .This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Front Street and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Front Street - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Smoothie Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel offers 99 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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, 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
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beach Sugar
Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City
Sugar Beach Traverse City
Sugar Beach Hotel Traverse City
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Hotel Traverse City

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1272 out of 1903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1903 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, family friendly, beachfront resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great beach and location, and a friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great accommodations! Comfy bed and excellent staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay there and the beach was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good place to stay. Nice beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Price for location was great! Amenities and room size excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Right on the beach with a quiet room and helpful staff. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Stay. Nice calm beach, well maintained. Helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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We appreciated the consistency of politeness from staff during our stay. The beach area was nice and every kid there seemed to enjoy the duck family that hung out close by to the chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was an excellent hotel, clean and the mattress was so comfortable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel! Great customer service! Great views and amazing beach. This is why we come back every summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was attentive and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel, great beach and a nice pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location on the beaches of Grand Traverse Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hospitalities. The stuff, the breakfast, and the clean and Comfortable. was 10 out of 10. I will definitely come back and highly recommend booking Sugar Beach Resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed here on our way around Michigan. Just overnight, and we would have liked to stay longer. It was a lovely place, and had a beach front. Staff helped us with our room snafu, and were super kind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful location with great staff! We really appreciated the breakfast options and the ability to be able to park with ease.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Really liked our stay here and will be back. Room and breakfast were fine, same as any well known hotel, but walking out right to the beach was great. Great view, chairs/umbrellas, pool/hot tub inside for rainy days. Perfect for family's.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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older hotel but kept up, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fit our needs for a two night stay. Location is great. Sand and water are beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel staff was wonderful. Appreciated the breakfast delivered to our room and loved the beach front room!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very roomy and clean. We loved the size of the balcony overlooking the water. I do prefer a continental sit down breakfast rather than the box breakfast. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026