Grand Traverse Motel

Bayfront motel, steps from Front Street

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Traverse Motel, nestled near Clinch Park Beach, offers a charming stay with free in-room WiFi. Unwind with the help of express check-out and check-in options and enjoy luggage storage for added convenience.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Air conditioning
Picnic area
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Free self parking
Hair dryer

$86 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

275 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

275 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

200 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

300 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

205 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$52 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

Front Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪The Filling Station - ‬19 min walk
‪The Little Fleet - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

When you stay at Grand Traverse Motel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan and Front Street. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is just a 5-minute drive from Traverse City Beach. The helpful staff and overall value get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 18 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

Beach nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage

Facilities

1 building/tower
Picnic area

Room amenities

Be entertained

49-inch TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Grand Traverse

Grand Traverse Motel Motel

Grand Traverse Motel Traverse City

Grand Traverse Motel Motel Traverse City

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Grand Traverse Motel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 45 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Traverse Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Traverse Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Grand Traverse Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Turtle Creek Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Grand Traverse Motel and nearby?

Grand Traverse Motel has a picnic area.

What's the area around Grand Traverse Motel like?

Grand Traverse Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 12 minutes' walk from Grand Traverse Bay. Travelers give top marks for the motel's prime location.

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Grand Traverse Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast options were plentiful and had many choices, including packaged food, bottles, and grab-and-go options. (13 reviews)
Parking was easy and available on premises. (3 reviews)
The air conditioning worked well and was top notch, effectively cooling the room during sleep hours. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Location

Breakfast

Bed

Value

Downtown

Bathroom

Parking

Walking

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 28, 2025

Had a wonderful stay here! Marty was so nice and helpful! Our room was very clean and the beds were so comfortable! Housekeeping was on top of everything! I will definitely be back!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Diana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2025

The updates to the room and bathroom are excellent. Great bed! Wonderful to have a full sized fridge. Super friendly staff members. Our only suggestion is to have better light-blocking on both windows.

Douglas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 17, 2025

Just a small place, but on main drag. Plenty of places close to eat and mini golf close by to enjoy

Aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 11, 2025

Loves this place for Cherry Festival

Love this location and love this motel. It was perfect for us to stay for a few nights. Room clean, electronics worked, bathroom clean. Friendly staff. Would stay again.

Lindsay, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 11, 2025

Very amazing place. Would highly recommend if you want the traditional motel vibe. We love it, and would definitely come back!

Aidan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 5, 2025

Missy travels

such a great variety of food items for breakfast. Loved the quick pick up and go. the place is old but very clean and nice amenities. black face cloth, luxury towels, smelled clean. convenient to so much and friendly check in staff

Marilyn, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Sep 26, 2025

Good location. Our room had spiders in it & smelled like cat pee. The staffs solution was to give us fabreze. We definitely won’t be back.

Alexis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 20, 2025

Great value

David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 7, 2025

The young ladies that manage the property do a wonderful job. It’s very clean. The only problem is the lights that shine into the room are a bit too bright at night

Tim, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Sep 22, 2025

Name does not reflect the stay.

No phone, only one comfortable chair, shelves with towels was too high. The carpeting was filthy, looked like the only remedy would be to replace it. Bathroom floor was also dirty. The bed seemed ok, but did not make up for tnr floor. We will never stay here again.

David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 18, 2025

Staff went over and above what was anticipated.

Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 25, 2025

The property was well kept and clean. The staff was courteous and prompt. And, the sign out front stated that imaginary friends stay free. That was a relief because we each have one.

andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 18, 2025

We had a 3 hour drive to a local concert and stayed overnight before driving back home the next morning

Donald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 19, 2023

Lovely place to stay

Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 7, 2025

This place was small so I was worried ! Everything was wonderful! I will come here again over the larger mitels.

Bobbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 19, 2024

Thanks for a great stay. A clean, convenient, and solid stay here.

Harold, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 29, 2023

comfortable beds - updated rooms - friendly staff

Cathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 25, 2024

Warm, family like feeling.

Oana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 22, 2022

Wonderful room and amazing bed. We loved the location. Would definitely recommend staying here.

George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 15, 2023

Perfect/cozy place to stay and right by downtown! We loved the retro vibe it had. Service was excellent as well.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 18, 2024

It looked older but the rooms were clean!

adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 14, 2022

Great location. Cleaner than expected and dog-friendly. Staff was very nice and helpful.

Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 11, 2025

Hot water in shower difficult to figure out. Took a cold shower. Hair dryer didn't work but staff finally replaced when they opened at 9:00 AM. First morning office and access to breakfast was closed.

Heidi, 2-night trip