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Grand Traverse Motel

2.0 star property
Bayside motel in Traverse City with free breakfast

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Traverse City, Grand Traverse Motel is near the airport and near the beach. Clinch Park and Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grand Traverse Bay and Clinch Park Beach. Front Street and Traverse City Visitor Center are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

Motel near Front Street
Located close to Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park, Grand Traverse Motel provides free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Grand Traverse Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 49-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Grand Traverse
Grand Traverse Motel Motel
Grand Traverse Motel Traverse City
Grand Traverse Motel Motel Traverse City

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Traverse Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 45 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Traverse Motel?

As of Aug 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Traverse Motel on Sep 10, 2025 start from $97.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Grand Traverse Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Traverse Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Grand Traverse Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Traverse Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Front Street, Grand Traverse Bay, and Clinch Park Beach. Clinch Park and Traverse City Visitor Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Grand Traverse Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 497 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quaint old-school motel. Nothing fancy, just a clean room and a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a small place, but on main drag. Plenty of places close to eat and mini golf close by to enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around a nice place updated and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice outdoor grassy area with tables and games.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Floor was damp but place was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Very friendly staff. Did not like that there was no way to darken the room at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very amazing place. Would highly recommend if you want the traditional motel vibe. We love it, and would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice room. Clean and comfortable. This is an older motel, but very well maintained by a staff that obviously cares. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in TVC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, motel, close to Ludington, easy drive to the lake. Televisions are very small and access to channels that loaded very slowly,was difficult. Property was clean, could have enjoyed a seating area somewhere outside of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The young ladies that manage the property do a wonderful job. It’s very clean. The only problem is the lights that shine into the room are a bit too bright at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean. Thought price was too high until I checked on other places!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs new mattress. Very lumpy and too soft.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff went over and above what was anticipated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well kept and clean. The staff was courteous and prompt. And, the sign out front stated that imaginary friends stay free. That was a relief because we each have one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was small so I was worried ! Everything was wonderful! I will come here again over the larger mitels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dapple

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an issue with the room that the staff and owner did not address.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Olga

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No hot water. Owner promised to refund half of charge for the room for this MAJOR INCONVENIENCE and never followed through. Poor lighting. Dirty carpeting in room. Very disappointed. Room felt dingy and dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water. The deadbolt didn't work. TV did work well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, nice check in staff, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, rooms were clean, nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot water in shower difficult to figure out. Took a cold shower. Hair dryer didn't work but staff finally replaced when they opened at 9:00 AM. First morning office and access to breakfast was closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, but not super clean and very smelly, like old cigarette smoke. A little disappointed for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025