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A beach with rows of white lounge chairs and umbrellas, a calm sea, and a distant shoreline. - Sugar Beach Resort Hotel (Traverse City)
A large, multi-story hotel with balconies and a beachside location. - Sugar Beach Resort Hotel (Traverse City)
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck. - Sugar Beach Resort Hotel (Traverse City)
A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window. - Sugar Beach Resort Hotel (Traverse City)
A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land. - Sugar Beach Resort Hotel (Traverse City)
Located close to Traverse City Beach, Sugar Beach Resort Hotel provides free to-go breakfast, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a window.

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- 1st Floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a window.

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a view of the ocean.

Room, Multiple Beds (2 King Beds, 2 Bathrooms, No View)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a dresser, a chair, and a table.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Upper Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Upper Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Beach View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed - Upper Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, Beach View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed - Upper Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View (Upper Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View (Upper Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(101 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed - Petite (Non-Beach View)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a dresser.

1 King Bed - Petite (Non-Beach View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(89 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (2 king beds, 2 bathrooms, no view)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the sea.

Room, Multiple Beds (2 king beds, 2 bathrooms, no view)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- 1st Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean through the window.

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- 1st Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean through the sliding doors.

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- No View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a dresser.

Accessible Room, 1 King- No View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Traverse City, Sugar Beach Resort Hotel is near the airport and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. With parasailing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
Map
1773 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier extending into calm water with a sunset sky.
    Traverse City State Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A beach with a lighthouse, autumn trees, and a cloudy sky.
    Traverse City Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A slice of fruit crumble pie on a glass plate with a coffee cup in the background.
    Front Street
    4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Culver's
    19 min walk
  • Burger King
    18 min walk
  • Wendy's
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min drive
  • Bayview Inn Bar & Grill
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

4 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Sugar Beach Resort Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Sugar Beach Resort Hotel 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 Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

What time is check-out at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sugar Beach Resort Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Traverse City hotel is just steps from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay and Traverse City State Park are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1227 out of 1868 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 432 out of 1868 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1868 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1868 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1868 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Wonderful location. Love the breakfast delivered to the room!! Very clean beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ymer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was in a great location and pretty well kept. The staff was polite and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach and pool were great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, the property was a nice day. It was a great space for a family of five! Location on the beach and the pool are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. The hotel was fun and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach, the pool, the hot tub, the breakfast delivered to your door, the Starbucks coffee in the room…everything was perfect! We enjoyed every minute and will definitely be back! Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach and location, and a friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as advertised, no surprises. The beach was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brian

The Balcony was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and right on the lake. It has a great pool and hot tub too. We will definitely return and stay a couple more nights and go for one of the beach front rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family wanted to get a mini trip in before school started and this was perfect. The beach was nice on the hotel property and easy to get a nice spot on the beach. The hotel provides a little breakfast box every morning which is a nice gesture. It’s not a super modern hotel but we have no issues with our room and the staff was great. When we come back we’ll stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Beds were fantastic and very clean! View and location was perfect! Coffee maker in room is not so good, however, they have coffee 24/7 in the lobby that was great! Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was as described. Safe, clean and quiet. Choices of a boxed breakfast are given along with delivery times. Nice beach for resort guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel, and the view right on the water is unbeatable! The staff went above and beyond to help us during our stay and we are truly grateful. Great hotel for families; our daughter absolutely loved the beach and the indoor pool and hot tub! Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent hotel, clean and the mattress was so comfortable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sugar Beach Resort is the best! This was our 3rd year in a row that we've vacationed here. We were having such a fantastic time that the night before checkout, we inquired at guest services about adding on another day (even though it was a busy Labor Day weekend). She didn't skip a beat and had us booked for another night. We even took advantage of a late checkout (LOVE that amenity!!). TC Watersports (the on-site water craft rentals) is awesome! What a great partnership and a sweet amenity to offer to resort guests. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on our way around Michigan. Just overnight, and we would have liked to stay longer. It was a lovely place, and had a beach front. Staff helped us with our room snafu, and were super kind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great beach and a nice pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitalities. The stuff, the breakfast, and the clean and Comfortable. was 10 out of 10. I will definitely come back and highly recommend booking Sugar Beach Resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the beaches of Grand Traverse Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fit our needs for a two night stay. Location is great. Sand and water are beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with great staff! We really appreciated the breakfast options and the ability to be able to park with ease.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026