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4.5 out of 5

"Great place for kids to visit. Pricey, but in the long run it was worth it " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 24 Jul 2022

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 3.5-star resort near Clinch Park

In Traverse City

Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Traverse City resort, you'll find Front Street and Traverse City Visitor Center. Clinch Park and Clinch Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Free water park, 24-hour fitness

Free water park access, 3 restaurants, and 4 indoor pools are all featured at this resort. Bring the family and enjoy the lazy river, free kid's club, and bowling alley. Enjoy a meal in one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes and free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas.

Family Suite - Water Park Included

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$150* Per night/room May 31 - Jun 1

Whirlpool Fireplace - Water Park Included

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.SofaBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Majestic Bear - Water Park Included

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Loft Fireplace - Water Park Included

Bed Count 3 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Kid Cabin Suite - Water Park Included

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Kid Kamp Suite - Water Park Included

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City ratings based on 23 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 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 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Everyone (7) Family (5)
4 out of 5

Posted by on May 7, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Sep 3, 2022

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5 out of 5
Great place for kids to visit. Pricey, but in the long run it was worth it

Posted by on Jul 24, 2022

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3 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 28, 2021

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4 out of 5
We had a great stay. The staff was fantastic the park was great fun. Our room was a little noisy the wall unit needs to be replaced it rattles...Check in and out was easy. A few more tables could be added to the park. Overall, it was a good experience.

Posted by on Feb 12, 2020

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 30, 2019

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5 out of 5
Lots to do, has plenty to keep the kids running all day everyday

Posted by on Jul 15, 2019

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5 out of 5

Excellent room and service

Everyone at this hotel was pleasant and accommodating. Very comfortable bed and nice size room. My family enjoyed the water park. It was a great way to spend the weekend.

Posted by , from c on Aug 23, 2016

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5 out of 5

family friendly

Pros: Very kid friendly
Location: didn't explore the area
As a childless couple, we stayed in this kid/family friendly hotel because it was within our budget (in the area for a family wedding). Even though we didn't use the water park, we did get a good look around, and was very impressed! The hotel staff was friendly. It even had a Dunkin Donut shop in the hotel, which I really appreciated for the coffee!

Posted by , from The Villages, FL on Jul 19, 2016

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5 out of 5

Great fun with the kids!

Pros: I liked how many activities for the kids they provided. I liked the food at Camp Critter and was pleased that there were many healthy items.
Cons: I felt the water and pool area could have been a bit warmer, we got cold if we weren't moving around a lot. Dark chocolate options at the sweet shop.
Location: We stayed in Traverse City, MI, so there are many things to do. We went out to dinner once, but since it was cold we mostly stayed at the hotel.
We had a wonderful family trip to Great Wolf Lodge! The kids had a great time in the splash park. I was impressed by how many other activities they had for the kids at no additional cost; wolf walk in the morning, junior life guard, dance party, scavenger hunts, and story time. My 2 and 6 year old had a lot of fun, we stayed for 3 nights.

Posted by , from Rochester Hills, MI on Apr 11, 2016

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About the Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Location 3575 N US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684

Renovations + Closures

The property is closed between October 30 and November 4.

Property Features

As a guest of Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City, you'll find a complimentary water park, 4 indoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Traverse City resort.

  • 280 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 10900 sq ft of conference space
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free water park access
  • Number of indoor pools - 4
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Arcade/game room
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Bowling alley on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

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

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City offers 280 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Traverse City resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Camp Critter Bar & Grille - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Hungry As A Wolf - This family restaurant specializes in pizza. Open daily.

Buckets - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Open daily.

Bear Paw Sweets & Eats - Onsite café. Open daily.

Dunkin' Donuts - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

4 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Miniature golf on site
  • Bowling alley on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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; cash is not accepted

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Water park passes are included for all registered guests. Water park passes are valid from 1 PM on the day of check-in until the water park closes on the day of check-out.

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property does not follow regional sanitization guidelines
  • Property does not follow a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 16.99 for adults and USD 9.99 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.