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Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in Traverse City, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Bayshore Resort |
9.1 / 10 (678 Reviews) |
From 154$ | |
| Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City |
7.1 / 10 (79 Reviews) |
From 325$ | |
| Pointes North Beachfront Hotel - 2 Person Spa Tub Studios |
8.0 / 10 (1189 Reviews) |
From 88$ | |
| Delamar Traverse City |
8.8 / 10 (340 Reviews) |
From 200$ | |
| Park Place Hotel & Conference Center |
8.1 / 10 (258 Reviews) |
From 98$ |
Traverse City, Michigan is a popular destination for those seeking a picturesque beach getaway. With its crystal-clear waters, sandy shores, and stunning sunsets, it's no wonder that vacationers flock to this charming town. But with so many accommodation options available, why should you choose a beach hotel when traveling to Traverse City?
First and foremost, beach hotels offer unparalleled convenience and easy access to the water. With a beach hotel, you can step right out of your room and onto the sand, making it effortless to spend your days lounging by the water or taking a refreshing dip. Whether you're a fan of water sports, sunbathing, or simply walking along the shore, a beach hotel puts you right in the heart of the action.
Furthermore, beach hotels in Traverse City often boast breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere for your vacation. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing and enjoying your morning coffee on a private balcony overlooking the glistening water. These hotels provide the perfect backdrop for relaxation and rejuvenation while immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the area.
In addition to the prime location and stunning views, beach hotels in Traverse City also offer a range of amenities and services to enhance your stay. From on-site restaurants serving up fresh seafood and local cuisine to beachfront bars and lounges with a laid-back atmosphere, these hotels provide everything you need for a memorable vacation. Plus, many beach hotels offer recreational activities, private beach access, and water sports equipment rentals, allowing you to make the most of your time by the water. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or solo, a beach hotel in Traverse City provides an unparalleled beach experience.
Traverse City Accommodation lists:
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Bayshore Resort
From 154$
Within 15 km of Clinch Park, the property is also within 16 minutes' walk of Front Street. At the Bayshore Resort Traverse City you'll be about 750 metres from Clinch Park Beach.
Visit Boardman Lake, 1.3 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Bayshore Resort lies at a distance of 3.2 km from The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Shopping Mall.
The air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are fitted with cable channels, some of them feature a stone fireplace. For more comfort, free toiletries and towels together with a hot tub are provided.
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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
From 325$
The lovely property is located in a skiing area of Traverse City. This family-friendly accommodation is 4 km from the heart of Traverse City. The café Starbucks is within walking distance of the Traverse City villa.
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is set 10 minutes' drive from Front Street.
The property also offers an indoor pool. A bathtub and a separate toilet are featured in the bathroom.
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Pointes North Beachfront Hotel - 2 Person Spa Tub Studios
From 88$
The property is placed about 10 km from Cherry Capital airport and a 15-minute ride from such cultural venues as Music House Museum. The charming hotel is also around a 10-minute drive from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City.
This accommodation is placed just a pleasant stroll from Hickory Hills. Guests of the 3-star Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel can make memories with their children by visiting Pirate's Cove Adventure Park Amusement Center, which stands only 850 metres away.
The property has 30 rooms comprising a patio and a balcony. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels together with coffee and tea making facilities are offered. Some of the spacious units also come with a microwave oven, tea and coffee making equipment, and a refrigerator. Bathrooms include a spa bathtub and an additional toilet together with comforts such as hairdryers and complimentary toiletries. Staying at this Traverse City hotel, guests can enjoy view of the private beach.
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Delamar Traverse City
From 200$
Set a 14-minute stroll from Long Lake, the property also gives access to such sports venues as Thirlby Field, which is a 10-minute drive away. The Delamar Traverse City can be reached within 15 minutes' walk of Clinch Park.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Clinch Park Beach, which is a mere 500 metres away. The 3-star Delamar Traverse City allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Bryant Waterfront Park Beach only 13 minutes' walk away.
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Park Place Hotel & Conference Center
From 98$
The property is 5 minutes' drive from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, within 10 minutes' drive of The Botanic Garden. The hotel also lies in the skiing area, in the vicinity of Michigan Artists Gallery.
Visit Lake Michigan, within a 5-minute walk of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Travellers will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the 125-acre public Hickory Hills Ski Area, which are around 3.8 km away.
Some rooms provide tea/coffee making equipment as well as cable channels to help you enjoy your stay. They are also complete with a microwave oven and a fridge.
Hotels in Traverse City
| Family Hotel 👪 | Bayshore Resort |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Pointes North Beachfront Hotel - 2 Person Spa Tub Studios |
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Cherry Tree Inn & Suites
From 139$
The property is placed about 10 km from Cherry Capital airport and within a 15-minute drive of such cultural venues as the Discover gallery "Dennos Museum Center". Guests can visit Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College located 15 minutes by car from the Cherry Tree Inn & Suites Traverse City.
Visit Lake Michigan, within a 5-minute walk of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The area also includes natural sights like Traverse City State Park 2.4 km from Cherry Tree Inn & Suites.
Coffee/tea makers along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels are provided in each of the allergy-friendly rooms at this Traverse City property. Guests can use a sauna and a hot tub together with a hair dryer and towels. Looking onto the mountain, the apartment features kitchenette with a microwave oven, a coffeemaker, and a refrigerator.
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Baymont By Wyndham Traverse City
From 70$
The accommodation is located in a shopping district, quite close to Hickory Hills. The Baymont By Wyndham Traverse City is also within 25 minutes' walk of such natural sights as Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve.
Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being not so far from the enclosed shopping Grand Traverse Mall.
The 119 rooms at this charming hotel are air-conditioned, some of which feature a carpeted floor together with a coffee maker. They come with a separate toilet and a shower along with such comforts as a hairdryer and toiletries.
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Comfort Inn Traverse City
From 149$
The accommodation is placed in an old district, a 5-minute drive from Bryant Waterfront Park Beach. Natural attractions in the area include Traverse City State Park, within a 2.6-km distance of the hotel, and a beach is about a 16-minute walk away.
The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Lake Michigan nearly a 7-minute stroll away. Along with other cultural attractions Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is nestled a stroll from Comfort Inn Traverse City.
This accommodation offers 62 rooms, some of them feature Wi-Fi and a television with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as an iron/ironing board and climate control. Guests can use a hot tub and a shower together with hair dryers and towels.
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Hampton Inn Traverse City
From 106$
The property is located in a skiing area of Traverse City, a stroll from Pirate's Cove Adventure Park Amusement Center. 7 km from the Hampton Inn Traverse City, business travellers will find The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Shopping Mall.
Visit Lake Michigan, a mere 0.8 km from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Along with other cultural attractions Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is nestled within 3.1 km of Hampton Inn Traverse City.
Some of the 120 smoke-free rooms at this Traverse City property are furnished with a cupboard and a work desk, and appointed with a coffee maker. Guests can use a hot tub and a roll in shower together with hair dryers.
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Hotel Indigo Traverse City By Ihg
From 106$
The property is situated in a shopping area, about a 10-minute drive from entertainment sites like the 125 - acre public Hickory Hills Ski Area. About a 10-minute drive from the Indigo Traverse City, An Ihg Traverse City, business travellers will find The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Business Center.
Visit Lake Michigan, merely a 5-minute stroll from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. There is Lake Michigan Shoreline about a 17-minute stroll away, while Hall Street Transfer bus station only minutes from Hotel Indigo Traverse City, An Ihg Hotel.
You can choose from one of the 107 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable television, and self-catering amenities like coffee and tea making facilities. Certain units feature spacious interior along with carpeted flooring. Offering amenities such as hair dryers and dressing gowns, the private bathrooms have a rain shower and a bath. The units also face the bay.
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Courtyard By Marriott Traverse City
From 109$
This Traverse City hotel has a prime location within close distance of Front Street, while shopping venues like the enclosed shopping Grand Traverse Mall are 12 minutes' stroll away. The Courtyard By Marriott Traverse City is also within a 2.8-km distance of such natural sights as Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve.
The comfortable accommodation is placed relatively near Hickory Hills. First Christian Church is just near Courtyard By Marriott Traverse City.
Some of the 83 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa, and appointed with a coffee machine. Guests can also use a tub and a shower, along with such amenities as hairdryers and towels.
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Parkshore Resort
From 90$
The property boasts a beachfront setting within a minute's drive of Pirate's Cove Adventure Park Amusement Center. Cultural sights in the area are Music House Museum (7 km) and the Discover gallery "Dennos Museum Center" (3.7 km).
This cosy hotel is placed not very far from Hickory Hills. Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Bryant Waterfront Park Beach, which is around 4.3 km away.
The Parkshore Resort offers 48 comfortable rooms, some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony. Along with coffee and tea making equipment, they also have cable channels to keep you entertained. The standout bathrooms feature a hot tub and a walk-in shower, and comforts such as hair dryers and free toiletries.
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Cambria Hotel Traverse City
From 123$
The 3-star luxury property has a central setting within a 14-minute stroll of Bryant Waterfront Park Beach, while natural sights like Traverse City State Park are 10 minutes away by car. Located in coastal part of Traverse City, the upscale Cambria Hotel is right by the Discover gallery "Dennos Museum Center".
Visit Lake Michigan, nearly 15 minutes' walk from this upscale accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. A family vacation to Traverse City will become more exciting if you visit Pirate's Cove Adventure Park Amusement Center lying within a 4-km distance of Cambria Hotel Traverse City.
There are 91 rooms with ironing facilities and air conditioning. Some of them offer complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini fridge bar and a coffee machine. For more comfort, a hair dryer together with a tub and a shower are provided.
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Super 8 By Wyndham Traverse City
From 45$
The centre of Traverse City can be reached within 30 minutes' walk of this accommodation, and such cultural venues as Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College are 0.8 km away. Family tourists will enjoy visiting Pirate's Cove Adventure Park Amusement Center, which is about 3.7 km away.
Orchards and a garden are within a short distance of the perfect hotel, and Centre Ice Arena is nearly 15 minutes' drive away. The area also includes natural sights like Bryant Waterfront Park Beach a stroll from Knights Inn Traverse City.
They have comfortable interior. The private bathrooms feature toiletries.
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Travelodge By Wyndham Traverse City Mi
From 139$
The pet-friendly accommodation has a prime setting approximately an 18-minute stroll from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, while natural sights like Bryant Waterfront Park Beach are 5 minutes away by car. The Travelodge By Wyndham Traverse City Mi is 5 minutes' drive from Traverse City State Park in Traverse City.
Visit Lake Michigan, within a 5-minute walk of this Traverse City property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The nearby cultural experience includes the Discover gallery "Dennos Museum Center", which is around 18 minutes' walk away.
The Travelodge By Wyndham Traverse City Mi features 80 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee and tea making equipment. Furnished with queen size beds, they also have a carpeted floor. Providing a hair dryer and toiletries, the adapted bathrooms come with a Jacuzzi and a walk-in shower.
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Best Western Plus Traverse City
From 80$
Traverse City centre can be reached within 30 minutes' walk, and sports attractions such as Thirlby Field are 3.6 km away. The Best Western Plus Traverse City provides easy access to Traverse Area District Library, which is 2.5 km away.
Visit Lake Michigan, about 13 minutes on foot from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Within a 3-km distance of Best Western Plus Traverse City, guests will also find Traverse City State Park.
The private bathrooms feature hairdryers. Some units include views of the sea.
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Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
From 87$
The accommodation is placed about 10 km from Cherry Capital airport and within a 10-minute drive of such cultural venues as Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College. Pebble Brook Golf is 6 minutes' walk from the Sugar Beach Resort Traverse City, while Mt Holiday Ski Area is 5 minutes' drive away.
The own beach is about 12 minutes' walk away. Pirates Cove lies just off the 3-star Sugar Beach Resort Hotel.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms comprise a patio and a balcony, and are furnished with a sofa set. Certain units feature comfortable interior along with carpeted flooring. Providing a Jacuzzi bath and a shower, the bathrooms also have a hairdryer and guest toiletries.
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Quality Inn Traverse City
From 54$
Centrally located in a historical neighbourhood, the smoke-free property is a good choice for exploring Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, which is 10 minutes away by car. Bryant Waterfront Park Beach is a popular place to visit approximately a 10-minute ride from the classic Quality Inn Traverse City.
Guests can find dunes close to the accommodation. Cultural experience in the area feature the Discover gallery "Dennos Museum Center", situated 10 minutes by car from Quality Inn Traverse City.
Some rooms at this affordable property are appointed with an iron with ironing board and air conditioner along with self-catering options such as coffee and tea making facilities. For more comfort, hairdryers and guest toiletries together with a Jacuzzi and a shower are provided. A tub and a shower are available in private bathrooms.
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Grand Beach Resort Hotel
From 89$
The property is placed about 10 km from Cherry Capital airport and a 15-minute ride from such cultural venues as Music House Museum. The Grand Beach Resort is also 10 minutes' drive from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City.
This 3-star accommodation is placed a few minutes' drive from Hickory Hills. Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to East Bay Park, which is around 3.2 km away.
The hotel offers 100 comfortable rooms, some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony. They are furnished with sofa beds along with a sofa set. Providing a Jacuzzi and a shower, the bathrooms are also equipped with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.
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Spark By Hilton Traverse City
From 134$
The accommodation is placed in the business district of Traverse City, within 19 minutes' walk of the enclosed shopping Grand Traverse Mall. The hotel is also within 2.6 km of such natural sights as Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve.
This Traverse City property is placed quite close to Bass Lake. The charming Fairfield Inn & Suites Traverse City is within 15 minutes' drive of Lake Michigan Shoreline.
Furnished with a sofa, some of the 85 rooms feature an ironing set and central heating along with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A bath, together with such comforts as a hairdryer and free toiletries are also provided.
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Pinestead Reef Resort
From 87$
The property places you nearly a 15-minute ride from Front Street and within 10 minutes' drive of Mt Holiday Ski Area. The Pinestead Reef Resort Traverse City is located a few minutes' drive from Hickory Hills.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Lake Michigan, which is merely 50 metres away.
The rooms overlook the bay and feature complimentary WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee/tea makers. Guests can use a sauna and a Jacuzzi bath together with hairdryers and guest toiletries.