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4.4 out of 5

"Cleanliness. Staff not always available, they are short staffed. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 31 Jul 2021

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Hotel Description

Hotel near Lake Michigan in Traverse City

Near the airport

Within a 5-minute walk of this Traverse City hotel, you'll find Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Traverse City State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Outdoor pool

This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers everything you'll need for your pet including an off-leash area. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and conveniences like a terrace and laundry facilities.

Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Traverse Bay Inn ratings based on 53 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Traverse Bay Inn

Everyone (18) Business (1) Couples (6) Family (8)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Oct. 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Aug. 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Aug. 2021

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4 out of 5
Cleanliness. Staff not always available, they are short staffed.

Posted by on 31 Jul. 2021

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4 out of 5
We were only there a night and spent most of our time off property. The staff was nice and the rooms were clean

Posted by on 30 Jul. 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Jul. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Jul. 2021 by Management

Thank you for your feedback. Please stay with us again in the future.

5 out of 5
Staff was friendly but the parking sucks. It also seemed like a neighborhood. A group had several rooms and had all the doors open and had their friends visiting to swim.

Posted by on 6 Jun. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Jun. 2021 by Jeff

Thank you!

2 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Dec. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 Dec. 2020 by Jeff

Thank you, Anonymous!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 15 Jul. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Jul. 2020 by Jeff

Thank you!

Property Features

As a guest of Traverse Bay Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Traverse Bay Inn also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free. This Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Traverse Bay Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at 12:30 AM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Traverse Bay Inn
  • Traverse City Bay Hotel
  • Traverse Bay Hotel Traverse City
  • Traverse Bay Inn Hotel
  • Traverse Bay Inn Traverse City
  • Traverse Bay Inn Hotel Traverse City

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open May 24 and close September 08.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
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