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Grand Traverse Motel

2.0 star property
Bayside motel in Traverse City with free breakfast

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Reception
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
The Grand Traverse Motel sits just steps from Clinch Park Beach, offering a practical and comfortable base for exploring. Guests connect easily with free in-room WiFi, while the thoughtful luggage storage service gives visitors more flexibility with their travel schedule.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Traverse City, Grand Traverse Motel is near the airport and near the beach. Clinch Park and Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grand Traverse Bay and Clinch Park Beach. Front Street and Traverse City Visitor Center are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

Motel near Front Street
Located close to Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park, Grand Traverse Motel provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Grand Traverse Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 49-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 7:30 AM - midnight
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Traverse Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 45 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Grand Traverse Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Traverse Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Grand Traverse Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Traverse Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Front Street, Grand Traverse Bay, and Clinch Park Beach. Clinch Park and Traverse City Visitor Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Grand Traverse Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 523 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth the money, especially compared to other more expensive properties. Very friendly staff with great local suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but the best value for the dollar in Traverse City.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes it's an old Motel, but they really tried hard updating, and we especially appreciated the high end linens and towels! It's clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say the only thing that I didn't like was the parking lot.. everyone was super friendly and helpful! Great place... Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quaint old-school motel. Nothing fancy, just a clean room and a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodd

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a small place, but on main drag. Plenty of places close to eat and mini golf close by to enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

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

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

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

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice outdoor grassy area with tables and games.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Adam

Floor was damp but place was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very amazing place. Would highly recommend if you want the traditional motel vibe. We love it, and would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Very friendly staff. Did not like that there was no way to darken the room at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice room. Clean and comfortable. This is an older motel, but very well maintained by a staff that obviously cares. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in TVC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, motel, close to Ludington, easy drive to the lake. Televisions are very small and access to channels that loaded very slowly,was difficult. Property was clean, could have enjoyed a seating area somewhere outside of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

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