The Baywatch Resort

Property class: 3
Beachfront hotel within easy reach of Lake Michigan

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Located just 3 mi (4.8 km) from the airport, The Baywatch Resort offers a free shuttle (available on request). Guests can enjoy the fitness center, and cross-country skiing and snowboarding are nearby. Also, Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach are within a 15-minute walk. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$82 nightly
The total price is $90
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees

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A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden floor, and a bed in the adjacent room.

Non-View King with Spa

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

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A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

Beach View Balcony Petite King

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a lamp.

Beach View Balcony Double King

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

View all photos for Beach View Walkout King with Spa

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bathtub, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

Beach View Walkout Petite King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

A balcony with a view of a beach and the ocean.

Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

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

View all photos for Non-View King

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a door.

Non-View King

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

View all photos for Non-View King Accessible

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a door.

Non-View King Accessible

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

View all photos for Non-View King with Spa Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, and a small trash bin.

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Front Street - 4 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Smoothie Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Baywatch Resort

  • Located just 3 mi (4.8 km) from the airport, The Baywatch Resort offers a free shuttle (available on request). Guests can enjoy the fitness center, and cross-country skiing and snowboarding are nearby. Also, Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach are within a 15-minute walk. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 104 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

The Baywatch Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach was very clean, well-maintained, and offered a beautiful view with plenty of amenities. (271 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a convenient and satisfying start to the day with a variety of options available. (176 reviews)
  • Parking was free and easily accessible for all guests. (22 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very clean, great location on the beach and Bay, comfy beds, huge TV, nice breakfast, attentive staff and easy check in and out.
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10/10 Exceptional

great one-night stay. good place
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10/10 Exceptional

Room and staff great as well as balcony view
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved that they had complimentary breakfast. Definitely get a room with a balcony, the views are so pretty and worth the price
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were very spacious and clean. The view was beautiful with the private beach and the morning breakfast was really great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this hotel is amazing! Staff was extremely helpful. Room was very spacious and very clean. The breakfast was too notch. The walkout to the beach was perfect and the beach was very well kept. All around a perfect hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed there for a 2 night stay and were very happy with the accommodations. Staff was very friendly and the room and property were exceptionally clean. Continental breakfast was very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. It was well run, clean, comfortable, beautiful view and amazing breakfast with attentive, friendly, helpful staff. Great location.
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8/10 Very good

Great location and beautiful views
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is wonderful! Our room was beautiful with a wonderful view! Makayla, at the front desk was especially helpful and accomodating!! We will definitley stay there again on our next visit!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, loved the fire tables in the evening. Our view was perfect!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views of traverse bay sitting out on porch watching sunrises and sunsets - great bed- very comfy- will definitely come back
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay emensely. The room was clean and the view was wonderful. The staff was so helpful and friendly. I am looking forward to staying there again in the near future.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and convenient
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10/10 Exceptional

All staff was so kind and so helpful. The hotel is well maintained and so clean and cozy! I love the fire pits and cozy breakfast room. We will definitely be back here next year!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a room with a view of the bay which was delightful. Everything was so clean, bed comfortable and standard continental breakfast. Staff wonderful. Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was perfect. Comfortable, very clean and had a great balcony view. Everything you are hoping for when you booking a hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Very nice property. Great view.
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8/10 Very good

Quick check-in, great balcony viewing. Easy access.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was very clean overall. The front desk staff was very polite and helpful. They checked in as to how everything was going while there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, loved the lake view room. Ask the staff were very pleasant, respectful, and helpful. Would recommend to family and friends and would stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

With balconies overlooking the East Arm of Grand Traverse Bay and its own beach, this hotel is ready to support your beach-life vacation. The comfortable beds can help your recovery following a day exploring in the Traverse City area. Plus, the (somewhat limited) breakfast can help you get started on the next adventure.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful and had plenty of parking. Coffee machine was running slow for amount of coffee drinkers but otherwise okay breakfast. Greta place to stay on beach ❤️
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10/10 Exceptional

It's located in a perfect spot in Traverse City along the bay. We enjoyed the view and balcony from our room. Which was very clean. We'd definitely stay at the Baywatch Resort again!
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8/10 Very good

View and literal steps from the water are what makes this hotel worth it