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The Sierra Motel

Property class: 2
Motel near Lake Michigan in Traverse City

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.
A row of colorful doors with benches in front.
Living area
A reception area with a wooden panel wall, a framed picture, and a ceiling light fixture.
A green armchair, a wooden side table, and a wall-mounted painting of a bird on a branch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Dennos Museum Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a book titled 'Sofia Coppola Archives'.

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a green armchair, a nightstand with a lamp, and two artworks on the wall.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a green armchair, a painting of a toucan, and a brick wall.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About the area

Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Triangle Neighborhood motel, you'll find Front Street and Lake Michigan. Also, The Dennos Museum Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Bryant Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Dennos Museum Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bryant Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Artisan - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan in Traverse City
The Sierra Motel offers its guests a vending machine and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Traverse City motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sierra Motel to the airport?

The Sierra Motel is 4.1 mi (8-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sierra Motel?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sierra Motel on Nov 26, 2026 start from CA $148, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Sierra Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sierra Motel.

How close is The Sierra Motel to the beach?

This motel is 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Traverse City Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Clinch Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sierra Motel offer free breakfast?

The Sierra Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sierra Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Turtle Creek Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Sierra Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sierra Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Sierra Motel have a pool?

The Sierra Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Sierra Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Sierra Motel to downtown Traverse City?

The Sierra Motel is 1.7 mi away from Traverse City.

The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 461 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely great place! Good location, so clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, location, and room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location, price, comfort all were excellent. A charming retro motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute little motel with friendly staff. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The best place our family stayed yet during our week long
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean rooms, comfortable bed, pet friendly, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, easy check in, plenty of parking, and super clean. Plus, we absolutely loved the mid-century decor! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The owners are wonderful and care deeply about your stay. It’s clean, cute and I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great vintage motel that is clean, maintained and great location that’s close to downtown shopping, restaurants and the water. Renovated motel with a charming 60-70 vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was everything you want for a couple night stay ! Clean, location, just GREAT! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was well decorated, clean, quiet and the bed was very comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely stay! The rooms was immaculately clean and the owners were so nice. Great location and the most adorable 50s funky tiki (tasteful) theme. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and room was good!!! Very retro
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a wonderful stay. Motel was unique with lots of personality and character. Great amenities and very friendly staff. Highly recommend, already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a quick stay here for one night, and was very impressed! Very clean, safe, and comfortable. I love what they've done with the place and the "retro" vibe! So cute. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Sierra Motel was amazing. We were able to check in early and get on our way to explore Traverse City and the coastline. The rooms were very nice and you could tell they do a great job of keeping everything up to date. The retro style was fun too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a clean comfortable motel for an overnight stay. The owners were very friendly and the location was convenient. I loved the retro look of the room. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved everything about this place. It is a small room but so well designed it’s perfect for two people. My husband enjoyed speaking with the owner - he was very accommodating and attentive. Great place - would recommend to anyone - we will return if in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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I loved everything about it for my overnight solo trip, except that the AC is BEASTLY loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room, friendly staff, and great location. Will definitely stay here again when we visit next time!! Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and inviting property. Great location, thoughtful staff and amenities, especially for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I absolutely loved the look and layout of the room. It felt warm, cozy, and truly homey the moment we walked in. The thoughtful design made it a comfortable place to relax after a long day. I would definitely stay here again and recommend the Sierra Motel to anyone looking for a clean, inviting place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place. Friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super cute place that reflects the owners' pride. Loved the retro decor and pet-friendly policy. Check-in and checkout was easy, room was comfy. Convenient location if you're hanging out both in TC and on Old Mission. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026