The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

Non-View King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

  • 340 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Non-View King with Spa

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Non-View King

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beach View Balcony Petite King

  • 280 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beach View Balcony Double King

  • 340 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

  • 340 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

  • 340 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beach View Walkout Petite King

  • 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
Along with a private beach, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

The Baywatch Resort features a private beach and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This beach hotel also offers a vending machine, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

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 center
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

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

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. 1578 out of 2080 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 2080 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 2080 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2080 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2080 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

Satish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is vey courteous and it is nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The person checking us in was not friendly and the breakfast was a joke.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler Wade

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful and had good recommendations on where to eat in the area. The road in front of the hotel can be difficult to turn onto depending on the time of day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya, Battle Creek

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute rooms and staff was extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kadir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the beach behind the hotel. I will come back in summer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loudest hotel I’ve ever stayed at and it was the off season
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and the hospitality by Michael at the hotel was five star.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Destiny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very neat and clean and very updated!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with partner
The staff was awesome! We are already coming back in June!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used as an airport hotel for me, but it is right on the beach and convenient for vacationers
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property , nice view. Excellent Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views - Nice Price
We like this place in the off-season when we can afford it. Still not a big fan of the breakfast box but I get it. We go to Bubba's regardless. Clean, easy to get in and out, and the people at the front desk are friendly. Great view of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was lovely and the staff was so nice. The breakfast was lackluster.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murali Mohana Krishna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. Extremely comfortable bed. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany, Flint

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property! Beautiful view of the bay! Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024