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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Traverse City Beach

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • 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

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

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

Beach View Balcony Petite King

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

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Beach View Balcony Double King

Beach View Balcony Double King

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

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Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, 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

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

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

Beach View Walkout Petite King

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

About the area

Traverse City

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Traverse City State Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

3-star beachfront hotel near Traverse City Beach
The Baywatch Resort offers its guests a private beach and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly The Baywatch Resort also features a vending machine, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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. 1601 out of 2108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 2108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 2108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2108 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

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Had a bay view room and was very comfortable. Staff is top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second visit. Everything was clean and the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
It was decent but uncomfortable.
The staff was nice, the view was good, the hotel and room was clean. The main problem I had was the bed. It was so uncomfortable I felt like my body was hit by baseball bats when I woke up and the bed squeaked every time you would move. The linens were also not very soft, they were scratchy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great waterfront spot!
Friendly staff and easy check in! Beautiful views of the water and right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, wonderful staff. Gym could use more equipment. Quiet, close to all things downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

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

8/10 Good

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need a table in room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

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

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and the staff was very attentive and courteous. Our only downside was Covid style bagged breakfast. Expected a breakfast in the warmers with scrambled eggs, meat, toast options.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful friendly staff, clean, good and specious rooms. Nice location. Comfy beds. Breakfast service is nice. Would be nice if have more warm options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple Getaway
Our room had a balcony view of East Traverse Bay which was wonderful to wake up to. Room was spacious, modern and comfortable. You are given a slip for breakfast choices which are packed in boxes and left in bag on your door. There were a variety of breakfast choices. No hot choices but 24 hour coffee or hot cocoa available off of lobby. Hotel staff communicated via texts to ask if there was anything we needed and gave us a wonderful reccommendation for steak restaurant. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at 3 am to a very competent but not exceptionally friendly front desk staff. To top it off I had to go back out to my car to put a parking permit on my rearview mirror at 3 o’clock in the morning! I realize this is hotel policy, but what happened to the good old registration form asking for your plate number. Not a great start but that changed when I opened the door to my room. The property appears fairly new and well-maintained. My room reminded me of walking into someone’s home as opposed to a hotel room. Exceptional design, very clean, and bed pillows, and mattress that allowed me to get a few hours of great sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very personable and kind. Having breakfast options delivered to our room was so nice. Locationand view were amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little secret on the beach!
I love the jetted tub-it's exactly what you need after spending a day out in the cold Northern Michigan weather.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza, Garden City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited in December. Property was quiet, clean and exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk receptionist was fantastic and morning breakfast delivery to the room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, adrian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024