Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 2 min drive
Burger King - 6 min walk
Smoke and Porter Public House - 11 min walk
Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - 2 min drive
Stone Hound Brewing - 3 min drive
About this property
Traverse Bay Inn
Traverse Bay Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Lake Michigan. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and snowshoeing and snow tubing are nearby. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Off-lead area available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Pool gate
Fence around the pool
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Ski runs nearby
Snow tubing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May 24 to September 08
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Traverse Bay Inn
Traverse City Bay Hotel
Traverse Bay Hotel Traverse City
Traverse Bay Inn Hotel
Traverse Bay Inn Traverse City
Traverse Bay Inn Hotel Traverse City
Frequently asked questions
Does Traverse Bay Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Traverse Bay Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Traverse Bay Inn?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Traverse Bay Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Traverse Bay Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Traverse Bay Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Traverse Bay Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Turtle Creek Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Traverse Bay Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as snow tubing, snowshoeing and skiing, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Traverse Bay Inn like?
Traverse Bay Inn is a short 7-minute drive from Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) and 16 minutes' walk from Traverse City State Park.
Traverse Bay Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
kimberly
kimberly, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Nov 2024
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 Nov 2024
I guess I should have read the description more closely. This was an embarassment. Absolutely no staff. Had an envelope with a key in it. This was at 4 in the afternoon. Small rooms. clean but felt uncared for. Right on the main drag.
Pam
Pam, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Oct 2024
Good value in high priced area
Nice room with small living/kitchen area separate from bedroom. Kitchen had a full size fridge and small stove/oven (which we couldn't get to work for some reason) small microwave, coffee maker, toaster. Bed comfort was ok. Overall a good value.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Adorable Inn
Very quaint, apartment-like hotel. Fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, and fridge--even came with ice in the freezer in little cube trays! My only complaint was that the bathtub faucet wouldn't stop dripping the whole stay (very minor issue). Otherwise very clean, comfortable (beds were overly firm though) and cozy. Would recommend!
Lizz
Lizz, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Large family suite was wonderful. Perfect for a family of 5
Seth
Seth, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Aug 2024
Dana
Dana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
kimberly
kimberly, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Aug 2024
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Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Aug 2024
Outdated but still good
Mona
Mona, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 Aug 2024
We had to beg for clean towels and our key didn't want to work. The bed was real creaky. The toilet was real low.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Aug 2024
Studio apartment with queen bed was a good fit for needs.
Sara J.
Sara J., 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Booked at the last minute for one night. It served our purpose. Clean comfortable.
KEN
KEN, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2024
Cozy, clean, warm friendly decorated and kitchen supplied as needed. Beds were comfortable and bath well supplied.
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2024
Nice clean hotel; older but kept up well. Very flexible with us being a little late on checkout
Ty
Ty, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2024
A little ways out nicer. Traffic up there is awful, but that is a given . Very nice place to stay .
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
Second time staying here and enjoyed it again. Heated outdoor pool is great, the 2 level family suites are great woth everything you need. A Walgreens and burger king are walking distance and the free bus for the Bay is across the road which is awesome. We'll be back again.
Dyan
Dyan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Aug 2024
Clean rooms, pool was nice
Cheryl
Cheryl, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jul 2024
Located on a busy road across from bay- need to travel for beach access.
Washroom and sofa needs upgrade. It was loud with neighbors outside and in next door unit- you can hear everything. No staff prior to checking or after sunset.
They have a pool and queen suites have equipped kitchen and many beds with closets.
kim
kim, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Jun 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Jun 2024
Staff was very friendly and enjoyed having an upstairs for our four children.
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
I love this place. Staff is nice. It's got two bedrooms and a kitchenette which is nice. Good location.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Jun 2024
Affordable, comfortable but dated
The price was amazing for the time of year and location. Beds were decent. Clean. However, everything is very dated. Things that are that old can only get so clean. Lived that we had a 2 bedroom unit.
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2024
A little gem
This was a really nice surprise for us. Our original trip got derailed by bad weather so we pivoted and headed to Traverse City. Since it was the day of we thought we were going to get a bottom of the barrel motel. The room was really clean, large enough for us to have stayed much longer and the bed was one of the most comfortable that I have slept in at a hotel in a long time. The staff was very sweet and we will definitely be back.