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Grand Traverse Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Front Street in Traverse City

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A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.
A wooden pergola structure with a table and chairs underneath, surrounded by mulch and trees.
A covered outdoor area with a railing, an American flag, and a clear view of a parking lot and houses in the background.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a mirror.
A small, brightly colored store with a blue counter, a Pepsi refrigerator, and a display case with various items.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser, and a window with a view of parked cars outside.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with blinds, a ceiling light, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

A compact hotel room with a bed, a kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a blue wall, a brown curtain, and a carpeted floor.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Traverse City

Oak Park stay.You'll be steps from Front Street and within a 10-minute walk of Grand Traverse Bay with a stay at this Oak Park motel. Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Traverse Area District Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clinch Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

Motel near Front Street in Traverse City
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Grand Traverse Motel also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Traverse City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Grand Traverse Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

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 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Grand Traverse Motel Motel
Grand Traverse Motel Traverse City
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Traverse Motel to the airport?

Grand Traverse Motel is 4.7 mi (10-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 Grand Traverse Motel?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Traverse Motel on Jul 14, 2026 start from CA $199, 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 Grand Traverse Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Traverse Motel.

How close is Grand Traverse Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 15-minute walk from Clinch Park Beach and 1.2 mi (2-min drive) from Clinch Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Traverse Motel offer free breakfast?

Grand Traverse Motel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Traverse Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Turtle Creek Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Grand Traverse Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Grand Traverse Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Grand Traverse Motel have a pool?

Grand Traverse Motel does not have a pool.

Does Grand Traverse Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Grand Traverse Motel to downtown Traverse City?

Grand Traverse Motel is 1.1 mi away from Traverse City.

Grand Traverse Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 587 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

The room was clean, the staff was very nice, and being pet friendly made it great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff was very helpful. It is a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well maintained and affordable motel near the center of the city. Very convenient and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was friendly helpful place was very clean easy to get t beds were comfortable it was quaint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Han Min

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Great for traveling with pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth the money, especially compared to other more expensive properties. Very friendly staff with great local suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean, nice staff, quaint roadside motel with nice modern upgrades. Spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice overnight stay before heading further north. Clean rooms, firm and comfortable mattresses, and nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, nice check in staff, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a small place, but on main drag. Plenty of places close to eat and mini golf close by to enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth & Jacki (?) was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant older motel. Nice to interact with other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, great value for the price point.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Excellent Local Place

Great Local Motel. Clean, friendly, easy, rooms are clean and have a big fridge. Staff was nice and location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, rooms were clean, nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but the best value for the dollar in Traverse City.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025