Beachfront hotels in Traverse City

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Traverse City. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City, United States

  

  Hotel. Sugar Beach Resort features a private beach, the pool and hot tub will be closed April 21 reopening 26 at 4pm, and a complimentary breakfast. Guest rooms offer beach or courtyard views. WiFi, cable TV with HBO, refrigerators and coffee makers are provided. A fitness center, hot tub, and arcade are also available to guests. Distance to Popular Attractions: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf 0.3 mi Traverse City State Park 0.7 mi Downtown Traverse City 4 mi Music House Museum 4.6 mi The Village at Grand Traverse Commons 5.6 mi Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $718.

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• 2 Grand Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City, United States

  

  Hotel. Grand Beach Resort features a private beach, heated indoor pool, and a complimentary breakfast. Guest rooms offer beach or courtyard views. WiFi, cable TV with HBO, refrigerators and coffee makers are provided. A fitness center, hot tub, and arcade are also available to guests. Distance to Popular Attractions: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf 0.3 mi Traverse City State Park 0.7 mi Downtown Traverse City 4 mi Music House Museum 4.6 mi The Village at Grand Traverse Commons 5.6 mi Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $718.

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• 3 The Beach Haus - Traverse City Traverse City, United States

  

  Hotel. Just off the shores of Traverse Bay, this bay-side hotel features a private 200-foot sugar sand beach. Most guest rooms include a patio or balcony overlooking the bay. A 55-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi are offered in each room at The Beach Haus Traverse City. Select rooms includes a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Air-conditioning is also provided in every guest room. Guests can relax on the manicured lawn and private beach or enjoy a meal in the picnic area at Traverse City Beach Haus. A launderette is also available on site. Central Traverse City is less 4 miles from this lakefront hotel. Chateau Grand Traverse Winery and Turtle Creek Casino are within 15 minutes’ drive from the property. Show full description

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• 4 Pointes North Beachfront Hotel - 2 Person Spa Tub Studios Traverse City, United States

  

  Hotel. Offering a private beach in scenic Traverse City, Pointes North Beachfront Hotel - 2 Person Spa Tub Studios also features a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi. Entertainment on Front Street is 10 minutes' drive away from the hotel. A balcony with a view of the private beach and Lake Michigan is featured in every room at Pointes North Beachfront Resort. Rooms include a cable TV, sofa bed, and a spa bath for relaxation. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing and kayaking. The property offers free parking. Free continental breakfast is offered each morning to all guests of the hotel. The breakfast features items such as fresh juice and pastries. The hotel is 1.5 km from Mt. Holiday Ski Area, 4.6 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, and 10.1 km from Hickory Hills Ski Area. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $918.

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• 5 Bayshore Resort Traverse City, United States

  

  Hotel. Located on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay, this beachside resort features and indoor pool and hot tub. A daily continental breakfast is served, and free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in every room at Bayshore Resort. For convenience, an iron and hairdryer are included. Select rooms feature balconies with lake views. Guests can relax on the private beach area at Resort Bayshore, or have fun in the on-site games room. The property offers free parking, launderette facilities, and a fitness centre. The hotel is 1.5 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, 4.3 km from Hickory Hills Ski Area and 4.5 km from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. Cherry Capital Airport is 4 km away. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $838.

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• 6 The Baywatch Resort Traverse City, United States

  

  Hotel. Set in Traverse City, The Baywatch Resort offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a private beach area. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 10 km from Hickory Hills Ski Area and 29 km from Kresge Auditorium. Mt Holiday Ski Area is 2.8 km from The Baywatch Resort, while Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $958.

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• 7 Parkshore Resort Traverse City, United States

  

  Hotel. Boasting a beachfront location, this Traverse City hotel features an on-site restaurant and outdoor patio with sun chairs. Many rooms offer lake views and balconies. Central Traverse City is 4 miles away. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV is included in every room at Parkshore Resort. All rooms offer tea and coffee-making facilities and a mini-fridge for added convenience. Parkshore Resort Lounge is located on site and serves steak and seafood options for dinner. Beer, wine, and cocktails are offered, and there is live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. A heated indoor pool and hot tub are available to all guests at Traverse City Parkshore Resort. Chateau Chantal Winery is 15 miles away from this hotel. Great Lakes Children’s Museum can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $626.

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• 8 Cherry Tree Inn & Suites Traverse City, United States

  

  Hotel. Cherry Tree Inn enjoys a waterfront location on the East Bay with a backdrop of Old Mission Peninsula hills. It offers water sports facilities along with an indoor pool and spa. The air-conditioned accommodation at the Cherry Tree includes cable TV with a DVD player and video games. Microwaves and fridges are standard in every kitchenette. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites combines the laid-back resort lifestyle with 4 seasons of outdoor fun. Entertainment options include an exercise and game rooms. There is also a nautical-themed kids playground. Guests can enjoy wine tasting at the Chateau Grand Traverse, just 2.1 miles away. The Chateau de Leelanau is 12.1 miles from the hotel, while Leelanau Sands Casino lies at a distance of 19.1 miles. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $878.

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• 9 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Traverse City, United States

  

  Resort. Situated 1 mile from the shores of Lake Michigan, this sprawling resort boasts 3 golf courses, on-site dining, and a luxurious spa. WiFi access is available. Cable TV is provided in every room at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. A coffee machine is included, and deluxe rooms feature a spa bath and refrigerator. Aerie Restaurant & Lounge serves international cuisine with local ingredients for dinner and Sunday brunch. Sweetwater American bistro offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or guests can relax with a cocktail at one of the resort bars. Tennis courts and an indoor pool are available at Resort and Spa Grand Traverse. A spacious fitness centre is provided for guest use, as well as various gift shops. The property offers on-site parking. Central Traverse City is just 9 miles away. Cherry Capital Airport can be reached in 14 minutes’ drive. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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• 10 Alexandra Inn Traverse City, United States

  Hotel. Set in Traverse City, 1.7 km from Traverse City State Park Beach, Alexandra Inn offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Every room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with lake views. The rooms feature a wardrobe. Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College is 5.1 km from the hotel, while Kresge Auditorium is 30 km away. Cherry Capital Airport is 4 km from the property. Show full description

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• 11 Delamar Traverse City Traverse City, United States

  

  Hotel. Situated in Traverse City, 100 metres from Sunset Park Beach, Delamar Traverse City features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a private beach area. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 km from City Opera House Historical Marker and around 1. 2 km from Clinch Park. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and kosher options can also be requested. Delamar Traverse City offers 4-star accommodation with an indoor pool, sauna and hot tub. Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Kresge Auditorium is 26 km from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 3 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $1151.

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• 12 Pinestead Reef Resort Traverse City, United States

  

  Aparthotel. Boasting 700 feet of private beach along Lake Michigan in Traverse City, these apartments are equipped with a full kitchen. Access to a sauna and hot tub are provided as part of this resort. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV are offered in every apartment at Pinestead Reef Resort. Guests can enjoy lake views from the balcony or a movie on the included DVD player. A fitness centre is available at Traverse City Pinestead Reef Resort. BBQ facilities are provided on site, along with a games room and launderette facilities. Cherry Capital Airport is 3 km away. Hiking and nature trails in Traverse City State Park are across the street. The property offers free parking. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $99.

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• 13 The Beach Condo Unit 104 Traverse City, United States

  

  Aparthotel. Boasting a seasonal outdoor pool, The Beach Condo Unit 104 in Traverse City offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A balcony with lake views is offered in all units. The aparthotel has a terrace, along with a private beach area. Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is 4.7 km from The Beach Condo Unit 104, while Kresge Auditorium is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 3 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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• 14 Brio Beach Inn Traverse City, United States

  

  Inn. Situated in Traverse City, Brio Beach Inn offers beachfront accommodation 2.9 km from Mt Holiday Ski Area and features barbecue facilities and a beachfront patio. The property is set 10 km from Hickory Hills Recreation Area and 29 km from Kresge Auditorium. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.7 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College. All rooms include a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and Keurig® coffee makers. Each private bathroom includes a hair dryer and bath amenities. Rooms at Brio Beach Inn also feature free WiFi, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Guests at Brio Beach Inn can enjoy a continental breakfast. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 5 km from the inn. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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• 15 Tiny Loft-Spider Lake-SUP Rentals-Beach-10mi to TC Traverse City, United States

  Holiday home. Set 15 km from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College, Tiny Loft-Spider Lake-SUP Rentals-Beach-10mi to TC offers accommodation in Traverse City with access to a hot tub. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home has an outdoor fireplace and a sauna. The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking. A private beach area is available on-site and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Kresge Auditorium is 33 km from Tiny Loft-Spider Lake-SUP Rentals-Beach-10mi to TC, while City Opera House Historical Marker is 18 km from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 12 km away. Show full description

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• 16 Beach Room 328 Traverse City, United States

  

  Holiday home. Beach Room 328 is a beachfront property set in Traverse City, 4.7 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and 30 km from Kresge Auditorium. This holiday home is 11 km from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City and 35 km from Mission Point Lighthouse. This air-conditioned holiday home comes with a seating area, a kitchen with a fridge, and a cable TV. A casino is available on site and skiing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is 41 km from Beach Room 328, while Clinch Park is 7.5 km away. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 3 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $156.

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• 17 Beach Room 214 Traverse City, United States

  

  Holiday home. Beach Room 214 is a beachfront property located in Traverse City, 4.7 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and 30 km from Kresge Auditorium. This holiday home is 11 km from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City and 35 km from Mission Point Lighthouse. This air-conditioned holiday home comes with a seating area, a kitchen with a fridge, and a cable TV. A casino is available on site and skiing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is 41 km from Beach Room 214, while Clinch Park is 7.5 km away. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 3 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $156.

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• 18 Beach l Hot Tub l Arbutus Lake l 15 min to DT TC Traverse City, United States

  Holiday home. Set in Traverse City, 16 km from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College, Beach l Hot Tub l Arbutus Lake l 15 min to DT TC offers accommodation with a sauna and a hot tub. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from Kresge Auditorium. The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Traverse City, like fishing. Beach l Hot Tub l Arbutus Lake l 15 min to DT TC has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. City Opera House Historical Marker is 17 km from the accommodation, while Clinch Park is 18 km from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 12 km away. Show full description

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• 19 Surreal Views #328 Beach Pool AC Hot Tub Traverse City, United States

  Holiday home. Offering a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and sea view, Surreal Views #328 Beach Pool AC Hot Tub is situated in Traverse City, 1.3 km from Traverse City State Park Beach and 4.7 km from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has a hot tub. The spacious holiday home has 1 bedroom, a TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. The property offers lake views. Kresge Auditorium is 30 km from the holiday home, while Lucy Craft Laney Museum Of Black History is 40 km from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 3 km away. Show full description

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• 20 Beach Room 325 Traverse City, United States

  

  Holiday home. Beach Room 325 is a beachfront property set in Traverse City, 4.7 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and 30 km from Kresge Auditorium. This holiday home is 41 km from Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and 7. 5 km from Clinch Park. This air-conditioned holiday home comes with a seating area, a kitchen with a fridge, and a cable TV. A casino is available on site and skiing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 11 km from Beach Room 325, while Mission Point Lighthouse is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 3 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $156.

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• 21 Beach Room 218 Traverse City, United States

  

  Holiday home. Beach Room 218 is a beachfront property situated in Traverse City, 4.7 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and 30 km from Kresge Auditorium. This holiday home is 11 km from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City and 35 km from Mission Point Lighthouse. This air-conditioned holiday home comes with a seating area, a kitchen with a fridge, and a cable TV. A casino is available on site and skiing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is 41 km from Beach Room 218, while Clinch Park is 7.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 3 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $156.

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• 22 Tamarack Lodge Traverse City, United States

  Lodge. Located in Traverse City in the Michigan region and Traverse City State Park Beach reachable within 1.4 km, Tamarack Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. Every unit features a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with city or lake views. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College is 4.7 km from the lodge, while Kresge Auditorium is 30 km away. Cherry Capital Airport is 3 km from the property. Show full description

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• 23 Arbutus Lakeside Stay-Pontoon Rentals-Near TC! Traverse City, United States

  Holiday home. Situated 16 km from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College, Arbutus Lakeside Stay-Pontoon Rentals-Near TC! features accommodation in Traverse City with access to a hot tub. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home has an outdoor fireplace and a sauna. The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Traverse City, like fishing. Kresge Auditorium is 26 km from Arbutus Lakeside Stay-Pontoon Rentals-Near TC!, while City Opera House Historical Marker is 17 km from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 12 km away. Show full description

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• 24 Classy Home with Billiards Table and Countryside View! Traverse City, United States

  

  Holiday home. Set in Traverse City, just 12 km from Kresge Auditorium, Classy Home with Billiards Table and Countryside View! offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. This holiday home is 15 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and 41 km from Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and 4 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and a game console are offered. Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 8.1 km from the holiday home, while Clinch Park is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 11 km from Classy Home with Billiards Table and Countryside View!. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 25 Arbutus Lake Cozy Cabin-Pontoon Rentals Available Traverse City, United States

  Holiday home. Situated in Traverse City, 16 km from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College and 26 km from Kresge Auditorium, Arbutus Lake Cozy Cabin-Pontoon Rentals Available offers a private beach area and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home has an outdoor fireplace and a sauna. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV, and a hot tub. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at Arbutus Lake Cozy Cabin-Pontoon Rentals Available will be able to enjoy activities in and around Traverse City, like fishing. City Opera House Historical Marker is 17 km from the accommodation, while Clinch Park is 18 km from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 12 km away. Show full description

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• 26 Secluded Bass Lake Cabin, 9 Mi to Traverse City! Traverse City, United States

  

  Holiday home. Secluded Bass Lake Cabin, 9 Mi to Traverse City! is a beachfront property located in Traverse City, 14 km from Kresge Auditorium and 18 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College. The property features lake views and is 44 km from Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and 12 km from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. The 3-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Clinch Park is 15 km from the holiday home, while Mission Point Lighthouse is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, 15 km from Secluded Bass Lake Cabin, 9 Mi to Traverse City!. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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• 27 Stunning Lake Views at The Shores Traverse City, United States

  Apartment. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Stunning Lake Views at The Shores is situated in Traverse City. Located on the beachfront, this property has a private beach area and a garden. The property is non-smoking and is set 9. 2 km from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College. The spacious apartment with a terrace and lake views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Traverse City, like cycling and hiking. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Kresge Auditorium is 34 km from Stunning Lake Views at The Shores, while Lucy Craft Laney Museum Of Black History is 45 km away. Cherry Capital Airport is 7 km from the property. Show full description

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