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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Traverse City Beach

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Exterior
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Front of property
Beach View Walkout King with Spa
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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 with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 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
(72 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(231 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Beach View Balcony Double King

Beach View Balcony Double King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(86 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout Petite King

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

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Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Non-View King with Spa Accessible

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

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

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About the area

Traverse City

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Traverse City State Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 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 - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Country Traditions Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Baywatch Resort

3-star beachfront hotel near Traverse City Beach
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Baywatch Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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

Reviews

The Baywatch Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1826 out of 2389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 2389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 2389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 2389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2389 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed one night. It’s a beautiful property right on the lake. Staff is awesome. My husband is a veteran and they thanked him for his service. We were given a menu for breakfast to choose from and it was delivered in the morning at the time we requested. We will definitely stay here again if we’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

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

10/10 Excellent

MOLLY, SPRING LAKE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk lady was amazing. She was from Jamaica and very nice. I will definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, beach right outside of hotel, nice staff. I'd stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Great views and friendly staff. Beach is clean and great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay enjoying all that Traverse city had to offer. The hotel was clean and comfortable - we’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

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

Very nice.

It was a wonderful stay. Very friendly staff. Our beach view was nice except the ducks, they were all over the beach area. Our first thought was no swimmers itch for us. Our coffee machine in the room did not work but the coffee bar by the lobby was a nice backup.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and nice that the beach was right there, and towels were provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the property was absolutely spotless. We also appreciated having fresh coffee available 24/7 as well as having a K - cup brewer in the room. The staff at all levels were beyond friendly and helpful. The beach area was immaculately maintained as were the restrooms on the main floor. The room was thoroughly cleaned on the third day and I witnessed one room getting a true deep clean while walking down the hall. It’s very clear that the staff and management care about cleanliness and great service. One disappointment was the bed. It was a king which we love but it was not firm, and it was hot sleeping despite the air conditioning. The other disappointment was no smart tv which meant we were limited in choices. But admittedly that is a minor issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

MAGALI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated and clean, Staff was great, only complain is breakfast , not very good, everything else is excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Manal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and view where very good and beautiful view, But the breakfast was TERRIBLE, Boxed food is disgusting .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan

Travelled with family
Nice property. gentleman that put our breakfast to go before we went to the airport at 5 AM was amazing. I wish I had his name To pass along to you. He was also the Desk Clerk on overnight shift. We stayed there June 28 checking out on the 29th at 5 AM. He had the demeanor of a manager.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a great private beach area and spacious room and bath. A great shower. Complimentary boxed breakfasts delivered to your room. The staff is excellent. Only downside was getting in & out of the parking lot because 31 is so busy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our balcony, the views were beautiful!
Beautiful sunsets
Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Kingsford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel on beautiful Lake Michigan. The beach is clean with nice chairs. We loved our beach view with the little patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Wauconda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The outside isn't much to look at and there is no sign that says lobby or check in but inside it is great. The resort is right on the beach! The beach was clean and there were plenty of chairs available. The person who checked us in was welcoming, friendly and efficient. The common areas were clean and bright. Our room was very nice. No carpeting - yay!!! The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was new and had a great shower. Everything was immaculate. The room was very quiet and we heard no other guests. For breakfast, they deliver a boxed breakfast of your choice to your door at a time that you want. I chose hard boiled eggs, yogurt and juice. A great experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025