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Traverse Bay Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel with a view of the water, a parking lot, and a road.
A living room with a fireplace, a gray sofa, and a television on a stand.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a gazebo.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a small table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $109
$99 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

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
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 Queen Suite Non-Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

1 Queen Suite Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 512 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a television, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Two Bedroom Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

2 Bedroom Suite

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A living room with a fireplace, a gray sofa, and a television on a stand.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 783 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 Queen Studio

A bedroom with a large bed, a small desk with a chair, a kitchenette, and a window with curtains.

1 Queen Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Loft

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Loft

  • 797 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

When you stay at Traverse Bay Inn in Traverse City, you'll be in the business district, just steps from Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. .This hotel is 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Torch Lake and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grand Traverse Bay.

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mt. Holiday Ski Area - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater American Bistro - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Traverse Bay Inn

Traverse Bay Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 24 to September 08

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. 422 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 942 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice, spacious, staff was kind, overall stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traverse Bay Inn is a cozy spot to rest and rejuvenate while you enjoy all Traverse City has to offer. The staff is exceptional, the pool is clean and inviting, and the lodgings are a comfy home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, non-chain motel. Pet friendly with clean rooms, reasonable rates and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Great place to stay. My husband and Is second time staying there. We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and kind. We stay every year, and while the pool isn't open that is due to the Northern Michigan region being cold still. We recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location is awesome, the exterior was cute and looked cared for, actual rooms could use some work and were a little rough. But pretty clean and very well appointed. Down side is pool closed at 8:30 when staff left for the day which also meant there was no one on site to provide assistance of any kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheera

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

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the space and full kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay for bigger groups :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice little cute place to stay in !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Quick get away color tour

Very nice place to stay. We had our dog with us and they were very accommodating. Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, pool was nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Traverse Bay Inn is reasonably priced, very clean and updated. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and pool which was appreciated im the hot weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

theresa

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria C

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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