ParkShore Resort

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy sun-filled days by Lake Michigan and relaxing evenings with happy hour at this beachfront resort offering a memorable lakeside experience

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Aerial view - ParkShore Resort (Traverse City)
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Patio, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - ParkShore Resort (Traverse City)
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Balcony, Beachside | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - ParkShore Resort (Traverse City)
Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers - ParkShore Resort (Traverse City)
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Located near Lake Michigan, ParkShore Resort offers beachfront relaxation with sun loungers. Unwind at the on-site restaurant for happy hour or dinner. Free self-parking and WiFi make exploring easy. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Showing 20 of 20 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 king bed, kitchette, balcony, beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial Lake View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Bay View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Beachside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Beachside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Beachside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Beachside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (No View)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Patio, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Balcony, Beachside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Traverse City, ParkShore Resort is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with ski runs and ski lifts, and don't miss out on the snow tubing and ice skating. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
Map
1401 US 31 North, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Wooden Dock On Sunrise Lake. Summer sunrise over the waters of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. Shot with long wooden dock in foreground sunrise over water at horizon.
    Traverse City State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pie is Life!
    Front Street
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:
    Torch Lake
    33 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Culver's
    14 min walk
  • Burger King
    2 min drive
  • Biggby Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Jimmy John's
    4 min drive
  • Bayview Inn Bar & Grill
    3 min drive

About this property

ParkShore Resort

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Near Traverse City Beach, ParkShore Resort provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Park Shore Lounge, features happy hour and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and ATM/banking services
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10.99 for adults and USD 7.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Park Shore Lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.99 for adults and USD 7.99 for children

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
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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does ParkShore Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is ParkShore Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ParkShore Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at ParkShore Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is ParkShore Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City hotel is just steps from Traverse City State Park and Lake Michigan. Traverse City Beach and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

ParkShore Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Amenities
Yes the beach view was awesome!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities and great accommodations! I stay several times a year!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing!! We felt very comfortable there and the breakfast was great too. The restaurant attached to the hotel was delicious and had such a wonderful atmosphere and an array of food!! We really enjoyed our stay there and we would recommend it to everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, clean, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convienent location for airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Pool area was nice. Breakfast was ok... nothing to write home for, but did the job. Restaurant was great! Price was great. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Danette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was great, the room was not cleaned as good There was a bloody yet Kleenex by the bed and the refrigerator is freezer was pretty dirty aside from that everything else was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great food at the restaurant, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and restaurant bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the area and the restaurant! Really great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean..quiet...quick check in...looking out at the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great place! Front desk and restaurant service and food is fab!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful! There are minor repairs that you can tell need a little extra love, but overall we were soo pleased! The bed was comfortable, the view was nothing less than amazing! I can honestly say that every member of staff we came across were so welcoming and pleasant. We've started our new tradition and are pleased we've found the perfect place to execute it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lindsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room with a Beautiful view of the bay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bay front was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean. Right off the water, and close to everything we needed. Indoor pool was a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a water view room, very comfortable. Breakfast was just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our favorite place to stay in Traverse City. The rooms are always clean and has friendly service. We love the restaurant as well
Beautiful views
Amazing sunsets
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Love ve the restaurant/ bar! The view is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. A little dated but the price was right. Would definitely stay again. Thank you all...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the staff were amazing. It was a bit of an inconvenience not to have the front door unlocked overnight as my grandson had an emergency room visit, but we were able to get in the side door. That would be the only thing we would have changed. It was so much fun! We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025