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Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Traverse City Beach

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Relax in comfort with ocean views from our beachside lounge chairs.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view into a retail space.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a unique geometric pattern and a compass design, a comfortable seating area with sofas and a side table, and a staircase leading to another level.
Two single beds with matching bedding, a dresser, and a nightstand with a lamp, offering a view of the sea.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and a small table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1773 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View (Upper Floor)

Enjoy ocean views from the comfort of this room, featuring a bed, desk, and chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View (Upper Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View

Two single beds with matching bedding, a dresser, and a nightstand with a lamp, offering a view of the sea.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Beach View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed - Upper Floor)

Enjoy ocean views from the large window in this spacious room, featuring a large bed, a smaller bed, and a separate seating area with a desk and chair.

Standard Room, Beach View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed - Upper Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed - Petite (Non-Beach View)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and dresser, offering a comfortable stay with a view.

1 King Bed - Petite (Non-Beach View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, No View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, No View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View

Cozy retreat with a single bed, round table, and television.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, No View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

Two single beds with matching headboards and a large area rug. The room features a desk, lamp, dresser, and mirror.

Standard Room, No View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds (2 king beds, 2 bathrooms, no view)

Enjoy ocean views from the large window in this spacious room, featuring a large bed, a smaller bed, and a separate seating area with a desk and chair.

Room, Multiple Beds (2 king beds, 2 bathrooms, no view)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View

Relax in a classic hotel room with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

Enjoy ocean views from the large window in this spacious room, featuring a large bed, a smaller bed, and a separate seating area with a desk and chair.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View

Enjoy ocean views from the comfort of this room, featuring a bed, desk, and chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Upper Floor)

Two single beds with matching bedding, a dresser, and a nightstand with a lamp, offering a view of the sea.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Beach View (Upper Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- No View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and dresser, offering a comfortable stay with a view.

Accessible Room, 1 King- No View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- 1st Floor

Enjoy ocean views from the comfort of this room, featuring a bed, desk, and chair.

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- 1st Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and window offering a sea view.

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Traverse City

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Traverse City State Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Front Street - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Beachfront hotel near Traverse City Beach
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel like an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel offers 99 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City
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Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1009 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1580 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed the stay. Great location and clean! A bit outdated in terms of cenral air and bedding (scratchy sheets, lumpy mattress). Breakfast included is a cold boxof Breakfast foods. Not bad, just minimal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need cushions on the beach chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, I just wished they would clean the rooms more often. They only clean the fourth day of your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beachfront location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for family Nice pool and hot tub A game room for the kids Breakfast was different they bring a box to the room wasn’t exactly great but was better than nothing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruhit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall property was great and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful and well taken care of! Staff was amazing and nice big rooms! Beds we comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
none
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable bed. Like breakfast to door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness
Wife aged 80 fell getting in hot tub due to stairs. Injured her arm and had to get cray Hotel didn’t have any first aid (like ice bags or ibuprofen)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patty

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

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA, GRAND RAPIDS

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasjan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our favorite get away. We do it every year for my birthday and this was the 3rd year. Always friendly and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, sterling Heights

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to catch an early flight so the 3am breakfast delivered to the door was terrific! We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025