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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
$148
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Non-View King Accessible

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

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Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Non-View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(105 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Beach View Balcony Petite King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Balcony Double King | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Beach View Balcony Double King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(223 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Non-View King with Spa Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

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

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout Petite King

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

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About this property

The Baywatch Resort

3-star Traverse City hotel steps from Lake Michigan
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as gas grills and a picnic area.
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.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A 24-hour business center is on site at this 3-star property. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This beach hotel also offers a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

The Baywatch Resort is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

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
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. 1759 out of 2309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 2309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 2309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 2309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2309 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

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khris

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Clean room, friendly staff and the tub in the room was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George and Jamy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern rooms. Beautiful setting on Lake Michigan. Unique way to serve breakfast, which was delivered to the room. Text contact also good during stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Baywatch felt like a resort, as it promised. There was a clean and comfy room, a great view, a sandy beach, and no hassles.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property right on the beach. Stunning sunsets & close proximity to downtown TC
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Southfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with great staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis, Constantine Mi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the bay! It was a beautiful room and very clean! Only downside of the experience was we had an adjoining room with someone and you could hear everything going on in their room. Sounded like they were having a bachelor party and they were being very loud and obnoxious at a late hour. They even banged on our door and woke us up in the middle of the night. I’d like to stress this is not the hotel’s fault. Just inconsiderate neighbors. Other than that the experience was great! Staff responded to our noise complaint very fast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was immaculate. Loved the balcony and the view was spectacular! Will definitely visit again on a return trip to TC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Allowed an early check in and the room was spotless with a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angelique

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well-maintained, clean, and calming. The color-schemes are thoughtful. We got a room with a view of the lake, which was very relaxing. Some constructive feedback includes serving breakfast that is more extensive and of better quality. The options included cereal, fruit, eggs, and frozen breakfast sandwiches (that you need to heat up yourself) delivered to your room. Perhaps the TV room with the coffee/tea bar can be a small breakfast buffet area. The current breakfast selections do not match the price point of the rooms. Other than that, it was a great stay. Would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We loved the property, very clean, very friendly so accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Hilden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and beautiful views. The room was clean and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Free EV Charger!

Beautiful hotel. Super clean. Loved the free EV charger!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Curt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the beach front and the spa tub. The continental breakfast was not up to par with the nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful newer property on the water. Stunning views await! Breakfast is delivered to your room. Wonderful place to stay!
View from room.
View from room.
Bay sunset.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina, Northville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a reasonably priced stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back next year. We love it there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025