The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$156
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

Explore the area

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230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Front Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Sierra Motel

Traverse City motel walkable to Front Street
A garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this motel. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Sierra Motel offers 20 accommodations with air conditioning. This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The Sierra Motel features a vending machine and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Sierra Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 320 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable lodgings and super friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Sierra Motel is so charming! The property is entirely renovated but with a hip, mid-century modern vibe! The owner was engaging and warm and our stay couldn't have been any better! I highly recommend this poperty!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest motel ever. Recently updated. Room was very clean. Perfect location for all Traverse City activities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute remodel! It fit our needs for our stay. Everything was clean and well thought out. The only thing I had an issue with is the mattress which was very firm and not comfortable at all. I think easier access to the ice machine would be helpful. Otherwise it's a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place, nicely decorated and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Quanit and cozy

Always welcoming and friendly owners. Very clean rooms with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so stinking cute! The pictures were exactly what we seen when we walked in. Even though the space was small, it wasn't cluttered and they utilized the area appropriately. We would definitely stay in the Sierra Motel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel, met our needs. Cute clean decor, well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

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

No cookie cutter here! Cozy and Super Spotless

If you want to stay in a Cozy, spotless room with such fine attention to detail look no further! This family owned business looks at all details big and small to make you feel comfortable and Taken care of. I always sleep soundly. The retro furnishings, vintage lighting and small touches make each room unique and special. The owners are on site and personally make sure you are taken care of! I’ve stayed in a lot of the waterfront hotels and this one of my top 3 places!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful, the room was clean and tasteful. They have done a fantastic job remodeling but also keeping the charm of the motel’s history. I would warn that in the winter (it was absolutely frigid outside) it may take some time for the wall heater to get the room up to a comfortable temp.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia Fortino

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Super cute decor, nice room and close to downtown :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very clean. Staff was awesome! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nicely updated property. Bed was a bit too firm for our liking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here and hope to be back soon. Super cute and clean, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyna

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

10/10 Excellent

Mikelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel many times but this is the first time since the remodel. Our room was awesome ! Loved the retro design.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Cute little room!!

We stayed 3 nights for a family holiday. Room was very cute. Probably should’ve looked at the bathroom picks (clear glass shower instead of a curtain and we had our children with us , lol).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place

This place is adorable, very clean and comfy. The owners are fantastic and very accomidating!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024