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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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Relax in a stylish room with two single beds, a bedside table, and a window with a framed picture.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a large framed picture and a comfortable reception desk with a glass top.
Classic film fans may appreciate the iconic poster of James Stewart and Kim Novak from 'Vertigo' on the wall.
Three doors lead to a welcoming entrance with a potted plant and benches.
Relax in a stylish space with a vibrant armchair, a round table, and a framed poster.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Air conditioning
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
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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
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 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

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 305 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and we highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gricell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great condition, clean, great decor and great host. Great Location for driving to the sites in Traverse City and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place, nicely decorated and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This has been by far the best stay we've had in Traverse City. They were able to get us an early check in and the staff was so nice and welcoming. Defiantly will be staying here from now on!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing night stay with our family! The owners are amazing and the rooms were updated and super clean. Close to everything. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really makes the most of being a 50s-era property with a groovy MCM ambience and well-appointed rooms, at an excellent location and everything taken care of by its friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were welcoming and kind, room was comfortable and had everything needed for a relaxing stay. Would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully mid century modern
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners went above and beyond with their motel. Charging for electronic devices, nicely renovated rooms/bathrooms in mid century style, free parking, pet friendly, coffeemaker, fridge - very pleasant stay. We spent two nights and can only recommend Sierra Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old-school vibe but freshly renovated and really well-kept. The staff was awesome, and the owner went above and beyond—he jumpstarted my car and even came out first to check on me. Super helpful and friendly, even gave us great local recommendations since we were just passing through. I’d definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Amenities
The owners/staff are personable and professional. They have done a great job with the updated, retro feeling, decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sierra Motel has a vintage look with all the modern amenities. Although the traffic noise can be a little loud, that was nothing that earplugs couldn’t fix. Everything has been updated and is very clean. We loved that we had a fridge, microwave, and Keurig. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel, met our needs. Cute clean decor, well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic motel; drive right up to your door. Easy unload and load. I appreciate that pets are allowed. Easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia Fortino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Super cute decor, nice room and close to downtown :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest motel ever. Recently updated. Room was very clean. Perfect location for all Traverse City activities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tierney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute motel. We couldn't hear anybody else from the room we had in the corner. It wasn't an issue for us but the ice machine is in the lobby and the lobby was closed most of the time we were there so definitely plan for that if you need ice. Close to beaches, very walkable area. Owners were very friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so stinking cute! The pictures were exactly what we seen when we walked in. Even though the space was small, it wasn't cluttered and they utilized the area appropriately. We would definitely stay in the Sierra Motel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Super clean, great location, fun vibe, extraordinary hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, perfect stay while in Traverse city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and value, will definitely stay t
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024