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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Front Street

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV
Reception
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Sierra Motel provides a comfortable getaway near Lake Michigan. Guests unwind in the garden while keeping connected with in-room WiFi. The property offers practical amenities including self parking and a vending machine for added convenience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Randy's Diner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan
Close to Front Street, The Sierra Motel provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sierra Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs
  • Housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sierra Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Sierra Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sierra Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sierra Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sierra Motel located?

Situated in Traverse City, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. The Dennos Museum Center and Grand Traverse Bay are also within 15 minutes.

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