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Grand Traverse Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)
Exterior
Reception
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor) | Bathroom

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Traverse City

With a stay at Grand Traverse Motel in Traverse City (Oak Park), you'll be steps from Front Street and 12 minutes by foot from Grand Traverse Bay. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Clinch Park Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Clinch Park.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Traverse Area District Library - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clinch Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station Microbrewery - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

Bayside motel in Traverse City with free parking
Grand Traverse Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Grand Traverse
Grand Traverse Motel Motel
Grand Traverse Motel Traverse City
Grand Traverse Motel Motel Traverse City

Grand Traverse Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 558 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Name does not reflect the stay.

No phone, only one comfortable chair, shelves with towels was too high. The carpeting was filthy, looked like the only remedy would be to replace it. Bathroom floor was also dirty. The bed seemed ok, but did not make up for tnr floor. We will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Juliet

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet was dank and grimy- smelled like urine. Fitted sheet was dirty. Needs a lot of deep cleaning, new carpet and a fresh coat of paint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple amenities for a trip spent mostly doing things away from the motel. Didn’t pay for things we were not going to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J, Bothell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot control the heat/aircond, too hot, too cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It exceeded our expectations for the price. Every thing was clean and comfortable, and included all of the amenities. The only thing lacking was a full service breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well maintained and affordable motel near the center of the city. Very convenient and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the retro vibe of this place! Bed was very comfortable with good quality linens. Room was very clean and well maintained with a quiet air conditioner as well as an air purifier. Bathroom is a good size, very clean and the water pressure of the shower is awesome. There is a large fridge/freezer in the room which is very convenient. Bus stop is close if you need other transportation but this property is walking distance to Clinch park and shopping/dining on Front street. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Outdated ("retro"?) facility but comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Lansing

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but the best value for the dollar in Traverse City.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes it's an old Motel, but they really tried hard updating, and we especially appreciated the high end linens and towels! It's clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely recommend!

The room was very spacious, very clean. Large bed and very comfortable. Full size refrigerator. Microwave. Very nice. Checkin and staff were friendly. Nice continental breakfast with a variety of choices, muffins, mini donuts, snack bars, yogurt, variety of beverages including coffee. Would Definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say the only thing that I didn't like was the parking lot.. everyone was super friendly and helpful! Great place... Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth the money, especially compared to other more expensive properties. Very friendly staff with great local suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Davenport

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth & Jacki (?) was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, but more than adequate. Comfortable bed. Good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty J

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd Marshall

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is close to down. Nice if don’t have car. There is free shuttle if you don’t want to walk. Room had everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant older motel. Nice to interact with other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025