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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this garden-surrounded motel where they can stay connected while enjoying the tranquil atmosphere

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Mobile key entry
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Mobile key entry
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Triangle Neighborhood, a neighborhood in Traverse City, is home to The Sierra Motel. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Lakes Children's Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Front Street and Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
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230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Pie is Life!
    Front Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Road trip to Traverse City! Would highly recommend coming out in July when the cherry season is at its prime. You can go cherry picking nearby and also check out the Cherry Festival downtown. Grab a seat by the lake and enjoy the beautiful gradients in the sunsets. #lifeatexpedia #roadtrip #travel
    Clinch Park Beach
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Dennos Museum Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bryant Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Traverse Area District Library
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    9 min walk
  • KFC
    2 min drive
  • Biggby Coffee
    19 min walk
  • Jimmy John's
    7 min walk

About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan
The Sierra Motel provides a garden and more. 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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?

Located in Triangle Neighborhood, 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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Reviews

The Sierra Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 350 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So comfortable and lovely, what sweet owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great little gem in Traverse City! It's not a super-fancy, luxury resort, but it is spotless, and the rooms are spotless and adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a lovely stay at the Sierra Motel. Our room was clean, and neat. The location is convenient to lots of places of interest in the TC area. I would be happy to stay there again sometime
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Storie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this motel! We've stayed here twice and will be back. The location is excellent. Easy to get to everything. The room is adorable and clean. We bring our dog with us and they provided a water bowl and treats! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The motel was extremely nice with cool vibes and a chic feel. Nicely renovated and modern styles, very warm and comfortable for my wife and I and our 1-yr old mini Australian shepherd pup.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing vintage small hotel with Superb customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property! The retro decor is amazing! Very well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable lodgings and super friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smooth - friendly check in process
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Brian

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

The only place I stay in Traverse City.

Heading back for my third time. We love it and all of its charm. The owners are so sweet and thoughtful and it’s dog friendly. I love the location too, just at the entrance of the mission peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Motel was lovely to stay in. Friendly staff and clean room. Perfect place for a trip to Traverse City!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this property are fantastic. We left items behind and they shipped them back to us with no questions asked. We all loved the location and easy parking. Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sierra is such a groovy little motel. The decor is retro and so cool - great colors and vibe! Our room was spotless and had every convenience we needed - including a mini frig. The location is awesome - we walked everywhere. The owners were so kind and had our room ready in a jiffy. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are awesome. So much attention to detail and great aesthetics. Checking in was easy and the staff was easy to get in contact with. A real gem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a nice, friendly clean small motel - love the location-
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

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