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Grand Traverse Motel

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor) | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

Bayside motel in Traverse City with free parking
Along with express check-in, this smoke-free motel has express check-out and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Grand Traverse Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Grand Traverse Motel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Front Street and 12 minutes on foot from Grand Traverse Bay
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Grand Traverse Motel offers its guests a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Traverse City motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Grand Traverse
Grand Traverse Motel Motel
Grand Traverse Motel Traverse City
Grand Traverse Motel Motel Traverse City

Reviews

Grand Traverse Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 556 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Davenport

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth & Jacki (?) was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie

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

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, but more than adequate. Comfortable bed. Good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty J

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd Marshall

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is close to down. Nice if don’t have car. There is free shuttle if you don’t want to walk. Room had everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant older motel. Nice to interact with other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cara

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Even had a full size refrigerator. We walked to downtown even though it was a hike.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was friendly helpful place was very clean easy to get t beds were comfortable it was quaint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice overnight stay before heading further north. Clean rooms, firm and comfortable mattresses, and nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Green Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seems to be newly uodated. Staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Meander down the Michigan West Coast....

To Jackie, Aaron, Mo, and Andy; thank you for a great stay! Room was clean and comfortable. Very quiet and within walking distance to a grocery store. Your breakfast options were very nice, and a better quality than we normally see! Thank you again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had a wonderful time at this cute little motel. Walking distance to downtown and beach. The staff was very friendly and the owner was also on the property and very friendly. I would book again.
This place screams welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my experience. Every thing was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not what you think when you see motel

For a motel this place was really nice. Clean good size rooms and excellent service and front desk area. They had pop ice and snacks you could get for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gae

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leland

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around a nice place updated and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025