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Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 star property

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Lobby
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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1773 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Upper Floor)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Upper Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Beach View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed - Upper Floor)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, Beach View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed - Upper Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View (Upper Floor)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View (Upper Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(81 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

Standard Room (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

1 King Bed - Petite (Non-Beach View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Room, Multiple Beds (2 king beds, 2 bathrooms, no view)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- 1st Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Accessible Room, 1 King- No View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Traverse City

When you stay at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel in Traverse City, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Michigan and 7 minutes by foot from Traverse City Beach. .This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Front Street and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Front Street - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Beachfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel offers 99 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beach Sugar
Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City
Sugar Beach Traverse City
Sugar Beach Hotel Traverse City
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Hotel Traverse City

Reviews

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1101 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1719 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed the stay. Great location and clean! A bit outdated in terms of cenral air and bedding (scratchy sheets, lumpy mattress). Breakfast included is a cold boxof Breakfast foods. Not bad, just minimal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was quite an unusual stay for us. Everything about the hotel was clean and efficient which is of course a good thing. However, it felt very sterile. Not much personality or anything especially unique about it. Basically, it is an efficiently run property that handles a large number of guests, predominantly families with children, without much fuss or chaos. Nice long beach area with plenty of chairs. Nearby restaurants were good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

Travelled with family
Room #120 was on the main floor in a busy corner. We constantly had people walking and cutting through our patio area. Not peaceful or quiet. The room air conditioning made noise. And the elevator was right across from our room. Not a great room experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jocelyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Recommended

We booked Sugar Beach Hotel with high hopes for a nice stay, but unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. Check-in went smoothly, and the front desk staff was polite and professional. However, as soon as we entered our assigned room, we were shocked at the condition. The room was dirty and felt neglected, there were crumbs on the floor, stains on the couch and chairs, a burn hole in the couch cushion, a stained lampshade, an unsecured outlet in the wall, and dirty sheets and bathroom. Bugs were present in the room, and within 10 minutes, we all had mosquito bites, which is unacceptable, especially with a 3-year-old in tow. We took many photos to document the room’s condition. We immediately went to the front desk to request a new room, but were told there were no other rooms available. They offered to clean the room, but the issues went far beyond what cleaning could fix. The bugs, stains, and overall poor maintenance made the room uninhabitable. We decided we had no choice but to leave and look for another hotel, which was stressful given the limited availability in the area. About 30 minutes later, after we had packed up and my husband returned the keys, the general manager came out and suddenly offered another room. By this point, we had lost confidence in the hotel, especially since we had previously been told there were no other rooms available. We had read reviews before booking and were frankly shocked to see such a stark difference in the level of c
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Stay at Sugar Beach Resort

Sugar Beach is conveniently located in Traverse City. The staff is attentive and the daily breakfast was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A little worn out, but great team to help make up

Pros: The staff were really kind and helpful. They made things very smooth. Breakfast delivery was a nice touch! Cons: our room was pretty worn out and perhaps had not received a design upgrade since the 90s. When evening came, it got chilly but the heater smelled pretty bad, so we did without. The bathroom doorknob wouldn't latch. Just lots of little things. The interiors would definitely benefit from a remodel. It's past time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

6/10 Okay

Beth

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

6/10 Okay

Grace

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent! Hotel pretty worn out and not very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Germelina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Sugar Beach. The beach is really nice and the beds are very comfortable. The boxed breakfast was actually decent. I think I liked that more than the traditional breakfasts that the other chain hotels have. I would’ve rated SB 5 stars, if they were able to give us a voucher/refund for our last night’s stay. My girlfriend had recently went through surgery and we had to leave early due to complications. The hotel/Expedia were unable to provide any sort of refund. Considering the cost of the stay…something provided to me would’ve been better than nothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Comfortable, clean, and beautiful views!

We had a great time at Sugar Beach Resort! It's very clean, you constantly see staff picking up garbage, straightening chairs, and cleaning up around the beach. The boxed breakfasts aren't anything exciting but it was convenient and punctual. We enjoyed beautiful sunset views, a comfortable room, and friendly service. We would certainly return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with a beach area and great views! Great location and wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Balcony dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
DRFINATELY WONDERFUL WATER VIEW AND ACCESS. ROOM WAS CLEAN BUT DATED. PERSONELL WERE EXCELLENT.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025