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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
$73
$67 nightly
$73 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

Explore the area

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1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Non-View King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Beach View Balcony Petite King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(243 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Lake view

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Beach View Balcony Double King | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Beach View Balcony Double King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Lake view

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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Beach View Walkout Petite King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Lake view

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Non-View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(111 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Non-View King Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Non-View King with Spa Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

With a stay at The Baywatch Resort in Traverse City, you'll be on the beach, steps from Lake Michigan and a 5-minute drive from Front Street. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Traverse City State Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.

What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Torch Lake - 33 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Baywatch Resort

Beachfront hotel with a fitness center
The Baywatch Resort offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

This Traverse City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. 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 desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and gas grills.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, 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 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Baywatch Resort Traverse City
Baywatch Traverse City
The Baywatch Resort Hotel
The Baywatch Resort Traverse City
The Baywatch Resort Hotel Traverse City

The Baywatch Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1890 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2468 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cammie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, view was beautiful, and bringing breakfast to the room was a nice, unexpected touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice property! Staff was very kind and attentive! Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable. Water view was gorgeous and we loved having coffee on the balcony each morning, we were thankful for the keurig machine in our room! It was nice having a little boxed breakfast delivered each morning. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, GRAND RAPIDS

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new furnishings and building with great beds for comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

Affordable, comfortable and nicely located

Clean room, friendly staff, comfortable bed and pillows. Quaint layout with seating options. Not a continental breakfast, but a variety of choices that they bring to your room. Nicely located just outside the city bustle and although we didn’t have a beach view, it is right off the water with a lot of seating options. Cold and rainy on our stay, so we did not get to appreciate this perk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Fall Getaway

This is our second year stayingvat the Bay Watch Resort. All the staff is very friendly and I our room was nice and clean. We definitely will stay again. Making it 3 years in a row!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room overlooked the beach, and had beach access! It was lovely and idyllic, there were options in the area for food and activity, and the hotel itself was delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Coleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice place to stay. We arrived late at night and went to bed shortly after. I woke up with a spider bite and with closer inspection and daylight there were spiderwebs everywhere. But, the second room was very clean, no webs to be found.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The only complaint I have was that the bathroom sink was partially stopped up and only drained very slowly. We informed the staff but was not dealt with as far as we knew. The sink issue didn’t prevent us from otherwise enjoying our stay. I would recommend the Baywatch Resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Friendly staff. Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki, Wheeling

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nance

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Hyatt

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was average. Room is not as clean as we hoped. Corners and under the table area is not covered fully. Breakfast is very disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! Thank you for maintaining such a fabulous property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Loved the clean spacious room and our view of the bay- good location -
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharilyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025