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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Beach View Walkout King with Spa
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Non-View King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Beach View Balcony Petite King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(241 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Beach View Balcony Double King

Beach View Balcony Double King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(89 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Beach View Walkout Petite King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Non-View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(111 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Non-View King Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Non-View King with Spa Accessible

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Traverse City

When you stay at The Baywatch Resort in Traverse City, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Michigan and Traverse City State Park. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Traverse City Beach.

What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 13 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Baywatch Resort

Beachfront hotel with a fitness center
The Baywatch Resort offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

This Traverse City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. 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 desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and gas grills.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, 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 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Baywatch Resort Traverse City
Baywatch Traverse City
The Baywatch Resort Hotel
The Baywatch Resort Traverse City
The Baywatch Resort Hotel Traverse City

The Baywatch Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1876 out of 2456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 426 out of 2456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 2456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2456 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I accidentally left a small backpack in my room and the staff bent over backwards to contact me to arrange for me to pick it up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and follows by text.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Maurice

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Loud banging pipes.staff not helpful. Keys stopped working at 9am on checkout day. Tried to provide feedback never received return call.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Anything we asked for: coffee, towels, coffee maker, etc... we received immediately. Baywatch was on the beach and every room faced the beach. The facility was clean. The only thing that was slightly negative, no onsite eating options. There was 1 vending machine that had snacks and drinks and 24hr coffee options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stafff! Great views of the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

8/10 Good

Brenda, Casper

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

janyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean---comfortable beds--friendly staff--beautiful water views and clean beach. convenient to restaurants, shopping and airport,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed one night. It’s a beautiful property right on the lake. Staff is awesome. My husband is a veteran and they thanked him for his service. We were given a menu for breakfast to choose from and it was delivered in the morning at the time we requested. We will definitely stay here again if we’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beautiful beach and my swim!!! Opened the window and fell asleep to the sound of waves!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Clean Comfy Stay

Overall clean quiet stay. The beach is your pool, continental boxed breakfast is chosen and delivered to your room (no waffles etc) very clean rooms and comfortable beds. Restaurants nearby, boat rental nearby. 10 minute drive to downtown TC. The beach area has chairs provided and is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice, in theory...

The location and cleanliness of the rooms is spot on. However, we got a call around 7pm on the night of check-in, asking our ETA (their office closes at 11pm) and upon stating we were 35 minutes out, we were hung up on. Check in staff was friendly enough in person. Breakfast is delivered to your room, sounds nice, but was absolute garbage - a box with a Jimmy Johns breakfast sandwich you have to nuke yourself, a stale orange, and apple/tangerine juice box. And we were checked in on via text so frequently it became quite an annoyance as we tried to enjoy the town, enjoy dinner out, enjoy breakfast out (elsewhere) and while sleeping. Overall, would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed one night but we thought it was a very nice area and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous beach. Comfy room. Great staff. Could benefit from better soundproofing but not a big deal. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is truly cared for. Always clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. The room was nice but small, with little seating options. Otherwise, a very nice, clean place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The one thing we viewed as a safety concern was the shower. The shower floor was smooth and very slippery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025