ParkShore Resort

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lake Michigan

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Enjoy a serene escape with a gazebo, fountain, and waterfront views from this building's balcony.
Relax in this cozy retreat with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and fireplace, plus a comfortable seating area and scenic views.
Hotel building with a unique roofline and exterior lighting.
Compact kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, and sink, adjacent to a bathroom with toilet and shower.
Relax by the large pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1401 US 31 North, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Beachside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial Lake View

  • 338 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Beachside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Bay View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Patio, Beachside

  • 338 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub (No View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Patio, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Bay View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Beachside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Beachside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Balcony, Beachside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Balcony, Lake View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 338 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

On the beach.With a stay at this Traverse City hotel, you'll be steps from Traverse City State Park and a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Traverse City Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Centre Ice Arena - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

ParkShore Resort

Beachfront hotel near Lake Michigan
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An indoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly ParkShore Resort. Self parking is free.

This Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
ParkShore Resort offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Traverse City hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10.99 for adults and USD 7.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

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
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 5 percent of room rate

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.99 for adults and USD 7.99 for children

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
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is ParkShore Resort to the airport?

ParkShore Resort is 2.8 mi (6-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 ParkShore Resort?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ParkShore Resort on Jul 20, 2025 start from $282.85, 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 ParkShore Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ParkShore Resort.

How close is ParkShore Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ParkShore Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at ParkShore Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10.99 for adults and USD 7.99 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at ParkShore Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Turtle Creek Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at ParkShore Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at ParkShore Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does ParkShore Resort have a pool?

ParkShore Resort features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does ParkShore Resort have a restaurant?

ParkShore Resort is home to Park Shore Lounge, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does ParkShore Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is ParkShore Resort to downtown Traverse City?

ParkShore Resort is 3.7 mi away from Traverse City.

ParkShore Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M, HUDSON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and clean hotel. Loved the beach and the pool. Beds were very comfy and the room was quiet. The view from our room was amazing. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there the night before surgery. It was clean comfortable and I got a good nights sleep. I would recommend this property for families, friends, or romantic getaways.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lounge. Great food and service. Have stayed here over 40 times. Great experience every time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Traverse Citymm

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dee Houghton and her staff has been very helpful. Parkshore is one of my favorite hotels and definitely will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherolyn M

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

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a decent stay for the price. It’s a solid 5 stars for a 3 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fidelia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not sure what they clean the rooms with. But it smelled nice and clean. Rooms are sound proof. You can only hear when you walk past a room. Once you get in, you don’t hear anything. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room 314 is right next to the maintenance room, which bangs and clangs all night, & all day. i did not get more than 5 hours of sleep a night & i had a fan on HIGH right next to me. it was as if someone was banging drums all night long. absolutely awful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel and staff in town by far!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

abigail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I appreciated the location and price of this hotel. The staff was great and so helpful. I was slightly disappointed that the hot tub was not actually hot, but just like bath water. I was looking forward to that part.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will return next year
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always excellent from attached restaurant food and service to nice breakfast meal. Cozy beds and linens, so clean and nice decor! Exceptional value to me!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views nice lounge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent services from hotel staff. Always enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025