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Our top choices for Traverse City motels

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1. Seasons Inn Traverse City

Seasons Inn Traverse City
2.0 star property
Traverse City
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (2,044 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Deb
The price is ￥13,446
￥14,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Seasons Inn Traverse City
Exterior

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI

Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI
2.0 star property
Traverse City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Very affordable, very nice outdoor pool."
United States
Earlene
The price is ￥10,750
￥11,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI
Lobby sitting area

3. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
2.0 star property
Indian Woods
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice breakfast area,"
United States
elena
The price is ￥14,832
￥16,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

4. Grand Traverse Motel

Grand Traverse Motel
2.0 star property
Oak Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (628 reviews)
"Nice clean room, staff were great and the breakfast was excellent."
United States
Barbara
The price is ￥15,755
￥17,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Grand Traverse Motel
View from property

5. Brio Beach Inn

Brio Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Traverse City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (502 reviews)
"Great location, very friendly staff, clean rooms"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥18,106
￥21,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Brio Beach Inn
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

6. The Sierra Motel

The Sierra Motel
2.0 star property
Triangle Neighborhood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (435 reviews)
"So cute - great hotel, clean, love the vintage look and perfect location."
United States
Sandra
The price is ￥22,092
￥24,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
The Sierra Motel
Beach

7. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn
2.5 star property
Williamsburg
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (613 reviews)
"Great Location. Nice walk to the beach thru the path. Liked the picnic tables and fire pits on the lawn. Very comfortable."
United States
Lynne
The price is ￥20,650
￥21,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

8. Coastal Inn

Coastal Inn
2.5 star property
Beulah
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (461 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Emily
The price is ￥17,275
￥19,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Coastal Inn
Cottage #1, 3 Bedrooms,Full Kitchen | Living area

9. Crystal Lake Resort

Crystal Lake Resort
2.5 star property
Beulah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (512 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Christine
The price is ￥18,827
￥20,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Crystal Lake Resort
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette

10. Coastal Suites Resort

Coastal Suites Resort
2.5 star property
Beulah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (517 reviews)
"Nice rooms"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥21,384
￥23,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Coastal Suites Resort
Exterior

11. Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Mmpire
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
jane
The price is ￥30,436
￥32,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Empire Lakeshore Inn
Lobby

12. Honor Motel

Honor Motel
2.0 star property
Honor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (255 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥20,232
￥22,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Honor Motel
Classic Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

13. The Kingsley Suites

The Kingsley Suites
2.0 star property
Kingsley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (125 reviews)
"Nice little room out of town."
United States
Nate
The price is ￥18,226
￥20,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Kingsley Suites
Children's activities

14. Cedar Ridge Cabins

Cedar Ridge Cabins
3.0 star property
Honor
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (245 reviews)
"Happy trails to all you weary travelers"
United States
Russell
The price is ￥22,253
￥23,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Cedar Ridge Cabins
Beach

15. Maple Lane Empire

Maple Lane Empire
2.5 star property
Empire
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (298 reviews)
"Absolutely an awesome place to stay"
United States
Mark
The price is ￥18,860
￥26,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Maple Lane Empire
Exterior

16. North Country American Inn

North Country American Inn
2.5 star property
Kalkaska
6.0 out of 10, (617 reviews)
"Room was clean, plenty of parking"
United States
Janice
The price is ￥12,647
￥13,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
North Country American Inn
Coffee service

17. Econo Lodge Traverse City South

Econo Lodge Traverse City South
2.0 star property
Traverse City
5.6 out of 10, (826 reviews)
"No ice machine"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥15,849
￥17,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Econo Lodge Traverse City South
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

18. Rodeway Inn Kalkaska

Rodeway Inn Kalkaska
2.0 star property
Kalkaska
6.6 out of 10, (276 reviews)
"Nice staff and air condition"
United States
Precious
The price is ￥12,317
￥13,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Rodeway Inn Kalkaska
Exterior

19. Mushroom Cap Motel

Mushroom Cap Motel
Mesick
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥18,872
￥20,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Mushroom Cap Motel
Room

20. Motel Bear Lake

Motel Bear Lake
2.0 star property
Bear Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (232 reviews)
"This was an enjoyable stay and very affordable. So clean and fresh. We would definitely recommend as a stellar stay!"
United States
Steven
The price is ￥21,613
￥23,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Motel Bear Lake
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Top Traverse City Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI

Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI

10/10 Excellent
"Nothing special, staff could have been more friendly"
amanda 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI

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Traverse City Motels information

Number of reviews
8,137
Accommodation
27 Motels
Lowest Price
￥11,933
Highest Price
￥32,263

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Traverse City?
When you save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Traverse City. Top sights include Lake Michigan in Traverse City, as well as Torch Lake in the area.
What are motels like?
At many motels, you'll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you'll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. Beginning in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Traverse City?
Seasons Inn Traverse City: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Grand Traverse Motel: A picnic area along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Brio Beach Inn: You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. A private beach along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. The Sierra Motel: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like air conditioning.
How many motels should I expect to find in Traverse City?
Expedia has 7 affordable motels in Traverse City.
What can I do in Traverse City?
While you're sightseeing, check out the lively festivals or simply enjoy the wineries. Those who've visited Traverse City speak highly of its shops and lakeside setting. Must-see places in and around Traverse City include Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Clinch Park, Clinch Park Beach, and Traverse City Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Centre Ice Arena, and Great Lakes Children's Museum.
What's the seasonal weather like in Traverse City?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Traverse City to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 26°F. The snowiest months in Traverse City are January, February, November, and December, with each month seeing an average of 14 inches of snowfall.
What are my options for getting around Traverse City when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Traverse City to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away from the heart of the city. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.