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The Baywatch Resort

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

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Private beach, beach towels
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Non-View King Accessible

Non-View King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

  • 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 with Spa

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Non-View King

Non-View King

  • 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

  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Balcony Double King

Beach View Balcony Double King

  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

  • 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 with Spa Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Beach View Walkout Petite King

  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Baywatch Resort

3-star beachfront hotel near Traverse City Beach
The Baywatch Resort offers its guests a private beach and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly The Baywatch Resort also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 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
  • Phone

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

The Baywatch Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1667 out of 2183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 2183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 2183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 2183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2183 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN, South Lyon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being right on the beach, hearing the waves and watching the sunrises and sunsets. Our room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. You get many breakfast options and it is delivered to your room at a time you choose. The staff is so kind and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN, South Lyon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our balcony looking out at the east bay and watching sunrises and sunsets! Our room was very clean and comfortable. Used towels exchanged every day and trash picked up every day. The heating/cooling unit was efficient and quiet. All staff we encountered were so kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, clean and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Loved how the staff checked in each day to see if I had any needs. Walking into the east building was nice and warm, like a hug. However, our room was very warm and despite turning the heat down from the preexisting setting of 68 to 60 by the next evening, the room was still very warm which made sleeping uncomfortable. Otherwise, we loved the place and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Brooklyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, safe & friendly staff. The Bayfront was beautiful and room just what we needed. What a nice surprise to have breakfast delivered to our door in the morning! This property is very well taken care of and check-in was quick & accurate. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We travel to Traverse City a couple of times a year. We always stay at the Baywatch. It's easy to check in. It's clean and comfortable. They will deliver a small breakfast to the room. It has nice views of the bay. We will continue to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hysen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Icy conditions in winter. Could have been cleared better. Wet floors from people walking in snow
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Lawton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and wonderful staff!! Coffee always available which is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and friendly staff. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to move hotels mid stay and this place was very accommodating , the staff was nice and it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cristy

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Looking forward to staying again!

Our stay at the Baywatch Resort was fantastic. The rooms were spotless clean. The staff were warm and welcoming. The jetted tubs were also superb. We have never been more relaxed in a hotel. We've decided that when we have extended business in Traverse City we'll be going to the Baywatch. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Weekend in Traverse City

Hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and attentive. Great price for a room on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly, room was very nice and the breakfast was good. Only complaint I would have is that it was a pretty noisy hotel as there is no carpet throughout the hotel. Staff did mention that carpet is one of the upgrades coming soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and very nice place off the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, every staff member we met was friendly and helpful. We found our room to be very clean and quiet (super important for us), nicely renovated with modern fixtures and furniture and a comfy bed. The room was also quite spacious including the bathroom with a lovely view of the lake (we had a king room with sofa and balcony). We would absolutely return and would especially enjoy visiting during a warmer season to be able to use the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast delivery & spa tub in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lateef, Sunnyside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! We enjoyed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
my stay was short, but everything I needed was there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025