Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lake Michigan

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Indoor pool, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1773 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Beach View

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

1 King Bed - Petite (Non-Beach View)

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

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

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

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

Accessible Room, 1 King- Beach View- Upper Floor

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

Accessible Room, 1 King- No View

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

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

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

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About the area

Traverse City

On the beach.You'll be steps from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan. Traverse City State Park and Traverse City Beach 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
  • Mt. Holiday Ski Area - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Front Street - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Beachfront hotel near Lake Michigan
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).

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1169 out of 1810 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 426 out of 1810 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1810 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1810 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1810 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

10/10 Excellent

AMY, MADSON HEIGHTS

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clariece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Comfortable bed. Easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER, DES PLAINES

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and comfortable. Beach was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff.......beautiful view from our room, relaxing time here at the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Getting a little older, but still a good place to stay at. They are still doing boxes for breakfast, in 2025 - that can be a hit or a miss, as this implies there's nothing hot for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like the breakfast , expect better breakfast (the egg muffin was really cold)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELPIDIO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this resort! Will return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and bright rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved having a part of our family holiday vacation at this resort!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and clean. They give a card to check off for breakfast and deliver to your room in the morning at the time you checked off. On the beach and would be lovely to walk and also lounge chairs to sit and enjoy. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes air conditioning was effective
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
air system blew very cold air over bed at night. Not comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained , and a convenient location oceanfront all around amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025