The Best Hotels Closest to Grand Traverse Bay in for 2026

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A beach view with two white lounge chairs, one with a straw hat and the other with a towel, and a small table with a book and a bottle between them.

A large, multi-story hotel with a beachside location, featuring numerous balconies and a sandy beach with sun loungers.

A deck with a fire pit and two chairs overlooking a sunset over water.

A spacious gym with multiple exercise machines, large windows, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

1. The Baywatch Resort

28.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Kevin

￥12,893

￥15,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

A room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a bed.

A sign for Lakeshore Inn surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants.

A park with picnic tables and a barbecue grill.

2. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

15.2 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Lisa

￥12,482

￥13,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and calm sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

A hot tub with a tiled edge and a metal ladder, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden chairs.

3. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

28.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Shana

￥9,230

￥10,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a mounted deer head.

Two people sitting on a wooden deck with a metal railing, a wooden building in the background, and a tree with autumn leaves.

A modern two-story house with a dark exterior, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, two white armchairs, a coffee table, and a mounted deer head. There are three windows, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. Spillway Lodges

22.4 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Derek

￥26,935

￥28,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating and a view of the water.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a stone facade.

A beach scene with a red lighthouse, clear water, and people enjoying the shore.

An outdoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of trees.

5. The Earl

39.6 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Cynthia

￥16,075

￥21,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

An aerial view of a coastal area with a large building, a beach, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a desk, a television, and a bathtub.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a sofa with patterned cushions, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

6. Bayshore Resort

28.1 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Barbara

￥11,814

￥13,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A beach with rows of white lounge chairs and umbrellas, a calm sea, and a distant shoreline.

A large, multi-story hotel with balconies and a beachside location.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

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

7. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

28.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Mary Yvonne

￥9,230

￥10,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a large dining table.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, a tiled floor, and large windows.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, furnished with two tables and four chairs.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beach area with sun loungers, and a dock extending into the water.

8. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

28.8 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Kimberly

￥14,364

￥16,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a corner bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a carpeted floor, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathtub, and a small desk with a lamp.

9. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

28.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay

michael

￥10,609

￥11,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern cafe with a central counter, seating area, and a visible entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.

10. Tru By Hilton Traverse City

31.8 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Albana

￥14,641

￥16,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A clear lake with kayaks and a dock with chairs.

A wooden cabin with large windows, a covered porch, and a stone foundation.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a lake through a sliding door.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden shelves, a large plant, and a patterned rug.

11. Whaleback Inn

21.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Eric

￥33,026

￥36,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Turtle Creek Casino & Resort.

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

12. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

26.1 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Elina

￥19,071

￥20,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with a candle, and a view of a lush garden with trees and flowering plants.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.

A well-maintained garden with a 'Relax' sign, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bookshelf, and a mirror.

13. The Park Street Inn

21.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Mary

￥31,288

￥33,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and stools, a stone accent wall, and large windows.

A fitness center with exercise equipment, including treadmills and stationary bikes, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a large screen.

14. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

27.8 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Melissa

￥20,013

￥22,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A row of green and blue Adirondack chairs facing a body of water, with a Sleep Inn sign in the background.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, a stone fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Outdoor patio seating with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City

26.3 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Karen

￥12,515

￥13,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A sign for Sandbar Lodge with a landscaped garden in front.

A hot tub with a control panel, a step, and a small table.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wooden cabinet, a coffee machine, a plant, and a chair.

16. The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

21.2 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Susie

￥21,167

￥22,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern indoor space with a refrigerated beverage display, seating area, and a counter labeled 'Market'.

A modern reception area with a counter, a 'Market' sign, and a refrigerated display of beverages.

A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

17. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

29 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Danny

￥15,012

￥16,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A two-story house with a stone foundation, a covered porch with white columns, and a stone exterior.

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables, and floral-patterned bedding.

A hallway with a staircase, a door leading outside, and a sign on the wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and stone walls.

18. Charlevoix House

39.7 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Denise

￥12,914

￥14,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, a TV, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the sky through large windows, surrounded by blue chairs and a covered seating area.

19. Comfort Inn Traverse City

28 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Theresa

￥14,641

￥16,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An aerial view of a golf course with a winding path, sand bunkers, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a stone fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A large building with multiple parking lots and a golf course in the background.

20. The Lodge at Cedar River, Shanty Creek Resort

28.3 km from Grand Traverse Bay

Joe

￥22,755

￥24,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Grand Traverse Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Baywatch Resort	9.4 Exceptional 2,421 reviews	View
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn	8.8 Excellent 634 reviews	View
Grand Beach Resort Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 2,421 reviews	View
Spillway Lodges	10.0 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
The Earl	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Grand Traverse Bay Hotel Reviews

Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge

8/10 Good

"This is my 2nd time staying here. Both times were for work. I'm a motorcyclist and like having a first floor room with a walk-out/patio to the parking lot and being able to have my bike parked close to the room. It appears the facility has had room updates in the last couple of years or so. Everything looked fresh and worked well. No weird stains, smells, or Rubic's cube type bathroom controls."

Cabin in the Village

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the tiny cottage!! It was like stepping into the past!! The cozy size, wood paneling and decor, and proximity to all that the Leelenau peninsula has to offer made it the perfect getaway. Our dog loved it too! Especially how close it is to so many conservancy trails. Excited to return!"

Love North Shore Cherry Cove Beachfront On West Grand Traverse Bay In Leelanau!

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice accommodations. Place large and comfortable enough to accommodate our four-wheeled walker. Aaron was great to talk to. The surrounding Leelanau area was beautiful. We hopefully will stay here again. Thanks."

Splendor on the sparkling shores of Suttons Bay

8/10 Good

"Beautiful, quiet location. Great for a large group. The screened in porch is perfect for sunset dinners and drinks"

Upper Level Loft in Downtown Suttons Bay Across the Street From Beach and Marina

8/10 Good

"the location for walking to downtown restaurants was great, but there is no grocery store within walking distance (although a convenience store is a few blocks down). We arrived after dark & had difficulty locating the apartment for the parking area & the stairs to the 2nd floor had no lighting. I have mentioned this to the host."

Walk everywhere in the adorable village of Suttons Bay.

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at this cute little studio. The place was well appointed and the bed was firm and comfortable. The location was great - within walking distance of nearly anything we needed in Sutton's Bay."

PineBay Hideaway! Two bedroom, 1 bath, private area. Sleeps 5 plus pullout sofa.

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful area and wonderful views. Traveled here for a fishing trip and was a great place to come back to in the evening."

Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids

10/10 Excellent

"Super cozy, clean and the lake access is gorgeous. Host was available with strong communication."

STUNNING 100 FEET OF PRIVATE BEACH ON GRAND TRAVERSE BAY WITH HOT TUB

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property and excellent location! This was our third stay at the beach house and we are never disappointed. The house is well stocked with everything you need for your stay. Kitchen appliances and utensils are like new, beach towels and beach chairs are available, and the beds are comfortable. Kim is the kind of host you want when renting, communicates effectively prior to your stay and answers questions quickly. It is an effortless stay which is what a vacation is supposed to be!!"

Other attractions near Grand Traverse Bay

Mission Point Lighthouse

9.2/10 (1,114 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Traverse City with a trip to Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

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Haserot Beach

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Haserot Beach during your travels in Old Mission?

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Nathaniel Rose Wine

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Nathaniel Rose Wine during your travels to Suttons Bay. Wander the beaches and lakeside while you're in the area.

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Mud Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mud Lake during your travels in Kewadin. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its entertainment venues.

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A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort

Enjoy a round of golf in Kewadin at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the ski slopes.

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Bass Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bass Lake during your travels in Northport. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grand Traverse Bay?

Grand Traverse Bay is located in an area that travelers like for its wineries. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Grand Traverse Bay?

Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a casino and free parking. You'll find it 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Grand Traverse Bay. Another good option is Dexter Hotel, located 8.1 mi (13.1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Grand Traverse Bay?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Grand Traverse Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grand Traverse Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Grand Traverse Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Grand Traverse Bay?

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Our top choices for Grand Traverse Bay hotels

1. The Baywatch Resort

2. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

3. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

4. Spillway Lodges

5. The Earl

6. Bayshore Resort

7. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

8. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

9. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

10. Tru By Hilton Traverse City

11. Whaleback Inn

12. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

13. The Park Street Inn

14. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

15. Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City

16. The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

17. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

18. Charlevoix House

19. Comfort Inn Traverse City

20. The Lodge at Cedar River, Shanty Creek Resort

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Top Grand Traverse Bay Hotel Reviews

Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge

Cabin in the Village

Love North Shore Cherry Cove Beachfront On West Grand Traverse Bay In Leelanau!

Splendor on the sparkling shores of Suttons Bay

Upper Level Loft in Downtown Suttons Bay Across the Street From Beach and Marina

Walk everywhere in the adorable village of Suttons Bay.

PineBay Hideaway! Two bedroom, 1 bath, private area. Sleeps 5 plus pullout sofa.

Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids

STUNNING 100 FEET OF PRIVATE BEACH ON GRAND TRAVERSE BAY WITH HOT TUB

Other attractions near Grand Traverse Bay

Mission Point Lighthouse

Haserot Beach

Nathaniel Rose Wine

Mud Lake

A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort

Bass Lake

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