Grand Traverse Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Front Street in Traverse City

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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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, Traverse City Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Oak Park stay.At this Oak Park motel, you'll be steps from Front Street and within a 15-minute walk of Grand Traverse Bay. Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clinch Park Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Traverse Area District Library - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clinch Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

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 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station Microbrewery - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

Motel near Front Street in Traverse City
Grand Traverse Motel offers its guests a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Traverse City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 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

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 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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 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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Grand Traverse
Grand Traverse Motel Motel
Grand Traverse Motel Traverse City
Grand Traverse Motel Motel Traverse City

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 Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Traverse Motel on Feb 7, 2026 start from $96.49, 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 does not offer free breakfast.

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. 304 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 558 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, saginaw

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Goshen

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The updates to the room and bathroom are excellent. Great bed! Wonderful to have a full sized fridge. Super friendly staff members. Our only suggestion is to have better light-blocking on both windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t get the television to work they came in and set it all up. That was very nice of them, even though it was late in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent overall, I would say my only criticism is the beds. They are not very comfortable. But, I can overlook that because everything else was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jie, Plano

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a “Mom and Pop” hotel that has been updated and refurbished. When you arrive, it still has the appeal of an older hotel. Do not let that fool you. The rooms have been updated. It still has a few amenities that are revenant to older hotels but modernized. We loved it and the office staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

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

8/10 Good

clayton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this motel was clean, quiet and easy to get in and out, parking could be better. but would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay here! Marty was so nice and helpful! Our room was very clean and the beds were so comfortable! Housekeeping was on top of everything! I will definitely be back!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

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

4/10 Poor

Alexis

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Our room had spiders in it & smelled like cat pee. The staffs solution was to give us fabreze. We definitely won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Name does not reflect the stay.

No phone, only one comfortable chair, shelves with towels was too high. The carpeting was filthy, looked like the only remedy would be to replace it. Bathroom floor was also dirty. The bed seemed ok, but did not make up for tnr floor. We will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Juliet

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet was dank and grimy- smelled like urine. Fitted sheet was dirty. Needs a lot of deep cleaning, new carpet and a fresh coat of paint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple amenities for a trip spent mostly doing things away from the motel. Didn’t pay for things we were not going to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samir

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J, Bothell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot control the heat/aircond, too hot, too cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It exceeded our expectations for the price. Every thing was clean and comfortable, and included all of the amenities. The only thing lacking was a full service breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Traveled with family
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