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Our top choices for Traverse City beach hotels

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

A cozy hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a television, a sofa, and a lamp.

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

1. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

Traverse City

Unwind by the shore with easy beach access and comfy accommodations, just minutes from Traverse City State Park and relaxing hot tub.

￥17,577

￥19,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bathtub, and a view of the sea through a large window.

2. The Baywatch Resort

Traverse City

Coastal serenity at this beachfront hotel where sandy shores await with loungers, easy access, and dramatic sunrises over the bay.

￥18,641

￥22,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a small seating area.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a hairdryer, and a yellow wall with four small bowls.

3. Seasons Inn Traverse City

Traverse City

￥13,371

￥14,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A beach with waves and birds flying.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

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

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

4. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Traverse City

Unwind on your own private sandy beach with loungers, umbrellas, and kayaks steps from your waterfront retreat.

￥18,740

￥22,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

5. Tru By Hilton Traverse City

Traverse City

￥17,623

￥19,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, white countertops, and a wooden floor.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green carpet, and a wall with a geometric design and a motivational quote.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a TV, and a trash bin.

6. Spark by Hilton Traverse City

Traverse City

￥14,890

￥16,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A multi-story hotel with a beach view, a dock with boats, and a sandy beach with lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A gazebo, a fountain, and a building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a sign for 'ParkShore Resort'.

7. ParkShore Resort

Traverse City

Paradise awaits at this beachfront escape with sun loungers, towels, and endless water adventures, just steps from Traverse City Beach.

￥20,050

￥23,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bathtub, a sofa, and a television.

8. Bayshore Resort

Oak Park

Escape to a sandy paradise with private beach access, where coastal serenity meets resort comfort just minutes from downtown.

￥24,903

￥27,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Traverse City

Pool

Breakfast included

Family-friendly

4 stars

Adult-only

Beach hotels with pools in Traverse City

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

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

A cozy hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

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

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

Traverse City

￥17,577

￥19,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A beach with waves and birds flying.

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

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

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

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Traverse City

￥18,740

￥22,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land.

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

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Traverse City

￥18,740

￥22,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bathtub, a sofa, and a television.

Bayshore Resort

Oak Park

￥24,903

￥27,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A multi-story hotel with a beach view, a dock with boats, and a sandy beach with lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A gazebo, a fountain, and a building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a sign for 'ParkShore Resort'.

ParkShore Resort

Traverse City

￥20,050

￥23,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a small seating area.

A Seasons Inn hotel with a welcoming sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

Seasons Inn Traverse City

Traverse City

￥13,371

￥14,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a bar area.

Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

Traverse City

￥24,294

￥28,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, and a built-in oven.

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

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

Comfort Inn Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood

￥19,915

￥22,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and a variety of appliances.

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, sun loungers, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and two sofas.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, a stone-tiled floor, and a view of trees and a fence through large windows.

Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City

Traverse City

￥17,838

￥19,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A reception area with a wooden wall, a large horse silhouette, and multiple reception desks.

A restaurant interior with wooden walls, tables, and various dishes.

A swimming pool with clear water, lounge chairs, and a hotel building in the background.

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Traverse City

￥24,676

￥27,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Traverse City

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

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

A cozy hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

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

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

Traverse City

￥17,577

￥19,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A beach with waves and birds flying.

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

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

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

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Traverse City

￥18,740

￥22,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bathtub, and a view of the sea through a large window.

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

The Baywatch Resort

Traverse City

￥18,641

￥22,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a small seating area.

A Seasons Inn hotel with a welcoming sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

Seasons Inn Traverse City

Traverse City

￥13,371

￥14,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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.

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land.

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

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Traverse City

￥18,740

￥22,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

Tru By Hilton Traverse City

Traverse City

￥17,623

￥19,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and a variety of appliances.

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, sun loungers, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and two sofas.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, a stone-tiled floor, and a view of trees and a fence through large windows.

Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City

Traverse City

￥17,838

￥19,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, white countertops, and a wooden floor.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green carpet, and a wall with a geometric design and a motivational quote.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a TV, and a trash bin.

Spark by Hilton Traverse City

Traverse City

￥14,890

￥16,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bathtub, a sofa, and a television.

Bayshore Resort

Oak Park

￥24,903

￥27,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, and a built-in oven.

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

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

Comfort Inn Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood

￥19,915

￥22,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Family-friendly beach hotels in Traverse City

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

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

A cozy hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

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

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

Traverse City

￥17,577

￥19,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bathtub, and a view of the sea through a large window.

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

The Baywatch Resort

Traverse City

￥18,641

￥22,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a small seating area.

A Seasons Inn hotel with a welcoming sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

Seasons Inn Traverse City

Traverse City

￥13,371

￥14,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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.

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land.

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

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Traverse City

￥18,740

￥22,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A multi-story hotel with a beach view, a dock with boats, and a sandy beach with lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A gazebo, a fountain, and a building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a sign for 'ParkShore Resort'.

ParkShore Resort

Traverse City

￥20,050

￥23,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and a variety of appliances.

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, sun loungers, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and two sofas.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, a stone-tiled floor, and a view of trees and a fence through large windows.

Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City

Traverse City

￥17,838

￥19,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bathtub, a sofa, and a television.

Bayshore Resort

Oak Park

￥24,903

￥27,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, and a built-in oven.

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

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

Comfort Inn Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood

￥19,915

￥22,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Two martini glasses with a lemon garnish on a bar counter, with a view of the ocean in the background.

A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a clear sky.

A waterfront hotel with a view of the water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

Park Place Hotel

Downtown Traverse City

￥24,955

￥29,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a seating area with chairs and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel with a pool, beach access, and a view of the water.

A lakeside view with a sandy beach, red chairs, and a small shed.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

Traverse City

￥20,510

￥27,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Top Traverse City Hotel Reviews

Bayshore Resort

Bayshore Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay in Traverse City. The staff is friendly and helpful. It has an indoor pool and a beach on Traverse Bay. There are plenty of restaurants nearby."

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place only thing they could do is have a crosswalk to the putt putt course lol"

The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great three night stay at Baywatch in late August. The staff was super helpful, the room was wonderful, beautiful and clean beach. Family friendly, live entertainment on Saturday night and bonfires and s'more stations available. Breakfast was ok - no hot food other than the standard waffle maker - but plenty of fresh fruit etc. Definitely recommend."

Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI

Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing customer service, AC was in great condition, loved the shower, room was neat and nice, and parking was easy."

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

Hampton Inn Traverse City

Hampton Inn Traverse City

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff"

Park Place Hotel

Park Place Hotel

8/10 Good

"Place is in great need of upgrades/renovation. Exhaust fan didnt work in the bathroom. No hooks for towels. Desk chair was cracked and in horrible shape. The location is great but it needs lots of tlc"

Quality Inn Traverse City

Quality Inn Traverse City

8/10 Good

"Too pricey, breakfast was very basic"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI

8/10 Good

"First, i thought the property was difficult to find..it is not well marked and it is surrounded by other bldgs. The staff are beyond helpful & the checkin was flawless. The rooms are ample in size, and have good amenitites but the bathroom is dated. My only big complaint are the beds. Hard as rocks. I had a bad sleep. Breakfast was wonderful..they had everything. I would not likely return because of the beds.. if the beds were replaced i would absolutely return!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Traverse City like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its beaches and festivals, Traverse City offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.

What's the best place for a beach vacation in Traverse City?

Grand Beach Resort Hotel is a top beachfront hotel offering free breakfast and free WiFi, located within a short 10-minute walk of Traverse City Beach. Other good choices for your stay near the beach include The Baywatch Resort and Sugar Beach Resort Hotel.

How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Traverse City?

Expedia has 13 beach hotels in Traverse City that are great for your beachside getaway.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Traverse City?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Traverse City: 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 is there to see and do around Traverse City?

After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Traverse City has to offer. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Clinch Park Beach or Traverse City Beach. Discover the area's festivals and lakeside setting, and make time for local attractions like Lake Michigan and Clinch Park. You can also pay a visit to Front Street or Village at Grand Traverse Commons for more to see and do.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Traverse City?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Traverse City more easily: To get to Traverse City, book a flight to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), the closest major airport, which is located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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