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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property

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Private beach, beach towels
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Beach View Walkout Petite King | Lake view
Beach View Balcony Double King
Lake view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Non-View King Accessible

Non-View King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Non-View King with Spa

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

Non-View King with Spa

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Non-View King

Non-View King

  • 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

  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Balcony Double King

Beach View Balcony Double King

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Non-View King with Spa Accessible

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

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Beach View Walkout Petite King

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

Beach View Walkout Petite King

  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Traverse City

With a stay at The Baywatch Resort in Traverse City, you'll be on the beach, steps from Lake Michigan and a 5-minute drive from Front Street. .This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Grand Traverse Bay and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Traverse City State Park.

What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬4 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 private beach and a fitness center.

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

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.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
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.

Languages

English

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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach

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

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
  • Phone

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

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

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. 1616 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2125 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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a problem with bubble tub in room not working. They fixed it the second night. Also well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. They ask if you need anything while you are there. Clean. Breakfast was delivered to our door in the morning. Will go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Going the extra Mile

Wonderful staff- I have Celiacs and front desk did some research and printed out a list of restaurants that had gluten free options. Staff always goes the extra mile at BayWatch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff! Amazing view that the kids were so excited to see made our wrestling weekend so much better and the in room breakfast was amazing we didn’t have to go find something for the kiddos before heading to the tournament! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay for the 'sips & soups' event. Beautiful room with a view, comfortable bed, good location. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to hotel. With family, friends or even alone I prefer here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Lapeer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, beach, always spotless rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey pulver

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service. They went above and beyond our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Traverse City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and we were made to feel like we were their favorite customers! It was clean and very comfortable and they had Moomers ice cream available…Bonus!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and value are outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

10/10 Excellent

Hollyann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay! Clean, kind staff and convenient area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice rooms, staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijaya Sankar

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

10/10 Excellent

Rico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff are very friendly. The room was very nice and clean. It’s close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanest property I’ve stayed at & the price was very reasonable! Stayed at places that were not taken care of for a lot more money!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, coffee machine ran out!😁. It was a very pleasant stay though everyone was friendly and attentive!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024