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Our top choices for Traverse City motels

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

1. Seasons Inn Traverse City

Seasons Inn Traverse City
2.0 star property
Traverse City
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (2,077 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Deb
The price is ￥12,127
￥13,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Seasons Inn Traverse City
A beach with lounge chairs and a sunset over the water.

2. Brio Beach Inn

Brio Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Traverse City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (523 reviews)
"Great location, very friendly staff, clean rooms"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥10,388
￥12,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Brio Beach Inn
A spacious indoor area with a fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice breakfast area,"
United States
elena
The price is ￥14,232
￥15,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
A modern two-story house with a blue exterior and white trim.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI

Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI
2.0 star property
Traverse City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"The location was good"
United States
Rodney
The price is ￥10,315
￥11,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

5. Grand Traverse Motel

Grand Traverse Motel
2.0 star property
Oak Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (637 reviews)
"Very convenient location and the staff was very nice."
United States
Lynette
The price is ￥12,719
￥14,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Grand Traverse Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

6. The Sierra Motel

The Sierra Motel
2.0 star property
Triangle Neighborhood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (439 reviews)
"So cute - great hotel, clean, love the vintage look and perfect location."
United States
Sandra
The price is ￥17,544
￥19,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Sierra Motel
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a hanging light fixture, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.

7. Coastal Inn

Coastal Inn
2.5 star property
Beulah
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (474 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Emily
The price is ￥16,576
￥18,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Coastal Inn
A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.

8. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn
2.5 star property
Williamsburg
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (621 reviews)
"This inn was lovely - the rooms were comfortable and clean and easy to access. The shared garden space is so well laid out and cozy. It was quiet despite being off of a major road, and it was incredibly easy to get into town. The staff was incredible. We will definitely be coming back in the future."
United States
Emily
The price is ￥18,576
￥19,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn
A house with a white door marked with the number 5, a dark blue exterior, and a white porch with a wicker chair.

9. Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Mmpire
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was perfect about this place, room was nice and clean and in a perfect location to explore the sleeping bear dunes area."
United States
Darren
The price is ￥21,905
￥23,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Empire Lakeshore Inn
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a coffee maker.

10. Coastal Suites Resort

Coastal Suites Resort
2.5 star property
Beulah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (523 reviews)
"Nice rooms"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥17,337
￥19,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Coastal Suites Resort
A room with a wooden herringbone floor, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a television, and a door leading to another room.

11. Crystal Lake Resort

Crystal Lake Resort
2.5 star property
Beulah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (521 reviews)
"It was very Quant and very clean & comfortable over the lake is lake priced right staying there next summer as well"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥18,065
￥20,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Crystal Lake Resort
A reception area with a stone counter, a 'Things to Do & Places to Go' brochure, a 'Traverse City' brochure, and a 'Nearby Food and Drink' sign.

12. Honor Motel

Honor Motel
2.0 star property
Honor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (258 reviews)
"Honor Motel is a quaint little hotel. Very clean and comfortable."
United States
Connie
The price is ￥19,413
￥21,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Honor Motel
A group of people sitting around a campfire in a dark outdoor setting with trees in the background.

13. Cedar Ridge Cabins

Cedar Ridge Cabins
3.0 star property
Honor
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (248 reviews)
"Happy trails to all you weary travelers"
United States
Russell
The price is ￥21,352
￥22,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Cedar Ridge Cabins
A living room with a dark grey sofa, patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with wooden chairs. There is a painting on the wall and a door leading to another room.

14. The Kingsley Suites

The Kingsley Suites
2.0 star property
Kingsley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (126 reviews)
"Nice little room out of town."
United States
Nate
The price is ￥17,488
￥19,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
The Kingsley Suites
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a basket on the counter.

15. Econo Lodge Traverse City South

Econo Lodge Traverse City South
2.0 star property
Traverse City
5.6 out of 10, (828 reviews)
"Not clean. Things are broke. Beds and sheets are not thick enough - ended up sleeping on plastic. That being said everyone was nice there. Toilet didn’t work shower was in disrepair."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥10,753
￥11,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Econo Lodge Traverse City South
A wooden deck with a sign reading "Maple Lane Resort Guests Only."

16. Maple Lane Empire

Maple Lane Empire
2.5 star property
Empire
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"Absolutely an awesome place to stay"
United States
Mark
The price is ￥18,097
￥25,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Maple Lane Empire
A North Country Inn with a signboard advertising amenities like HBO, phone, air conditioning, and free WiFi.

17. North Country American Inn

North Country American Inn
2.5 star property
Kalkaska
6.0 out of 10, (619 reviews)
"Room was clean, plenty of parking"
United States
Janice
The price is ￥12,135
￥12,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
North Country American Inn
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

18. Rodeway Inn Kalkaska

Rodeway Inn Kalkaska
2.0 star property
Kalkaska
6.6 out of 10, (278 reviews)
"Nice staff and air condition"
United States
Precious
The price is ￥11,819
￥12,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Rodeway Inn Kalkaska
A two-story house with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a front entrance.

19. Mushroom Cap Motel

Mushroom Cap Motel
Mesick
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥18,515
￥19,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Mushroom Cap Motel
A neatly made bed with white linens, a macrame wall hanging, and two bedside lamps.

20. Motel Bear Lake

Motel Bear Lake
2.0 star property
Bear Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (239 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 ￥19,311
￥21,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Motel Bear Lake
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Traverse City Motels information

Number of reviews
10,722
Accommodation
27 Motels
Lowest Price
￥11,449
Highest Price
￥25,877

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. Brio Beach Inn: Enjoy access to the private beach, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI: You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
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 beaches. 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.