Brio Beach Inn

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel near Traverse City Beach

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Lobby sitting area
Balcony
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1465 US-31, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Double Beds, Lake View, Ground Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

On the beach.You'll find Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Traverse City motel. 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 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 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Country Traditions Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Brio Beach Inn

Beachfront motel near Traverse City Beach
A private beach is featured. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Brio Beach Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Traverse City motel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Brio Beach Inn offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [5520 N US-31 North, Acme, MI 49610]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 26 2025 to April 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, 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.

  • Firewood fee: USD 7 per day

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 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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Brio Beach Inn Motel
Brio Beach Inn Traverse City
Brio Beach Inn Motel Traverse City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Brio Beach Inn to the airport?

Brio Beach Inn is 2.9 mi (6-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Brio Beach Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Brio Beach Inn.

How close is Brio Beach Inn to the beach?

This motel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Brio Beach Inn offer free breakfast?

Brio Beach Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Brio Beach Inn?

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

What time is check-in at Brio Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Brio Beach Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Brio Beach Inn have a pool?

Brio Beach Inn does not have a pool.

Does Brio Beach Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Brio Beach Inn to downtown Traverse City?

Brio Beach Inn is 3.7 mi away from Traverse City.

Brio Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 391 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronda, Lafayette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a little treasure! It's very tidy, with lovely beach front seating. They had a nice little breakfast, and a very friendly staff. Excellent accommodations for a very reasonable price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees were all very welcoming. The area outside the hotel offered ample seating, a clean private beach and gorgeous landscaping. The rooms and beds are small but clean. Easy parking. Close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good but missing a little something.

Rooms are very small, but clean. Beach is wonderful!! Breakfast is free but average, they ran out of coffee to be replaced the next day when we were leaving. Coffee makers are in rooms, however, just not my cup of tea. WiFi has weak signal, went on and off. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations. Fabulous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brio Beach Inn is a sweet little roadside motel that has been updated to be tidy with fresh decor, and features a private beach with wonderful beach loungers, a deck with dining area, and a covered deck area with grills, seating and bistro lights for hanging out and enjoying the views. We completely enjoyed our beach time at the brio beach inn. They have laundry and ice on site as well as offer a very limited breakfast to guests free of charge. All this said, there are some things that could have been a little bit better. 1. The rooms are very very small and if you need a room with two beds, they only come offer full-sized beds, not queens. 2. The bathroom was micro-sized and did not seem very clean. It had the smell of urine in it upon arrival, and it did not ever go away. 3. They do not offer umbrellas for guest use on the beach, you have to bring your own. 4. There is absolutely nothing on the walls, lending a bit of sterile feel to the space. 5. They did not, and do not offer any cleaning service during your stay. We found this and the stinky bathroom the most frustrating at the rate of $279/night during high season. On the up-side - the rooms do feature a small fridge, a microwave, a keurig, a broom & dust pan, several hooks, and cubbies for storage. It was clear that whoever did the updates really thought through how to make a stay enjoyable. The staff were all very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right on beach, had fire pit and lounge chairs for beach. Great stay, food market across street for cocktails and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little Inn on the bay. Renee at the front desk was very pleasant. Small room, but clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice because the beach was right there. The rooms were pretty small. However it’s all that was available for 4th of July weekend. The breakfast was not good. But not too shabby for the price and availability.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sylwia

Traveled with family
Small but clean. Very nice front desk. Located on the beach. We had a good time and would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable beds, good water pressure, nice beach and the staff, were very kind and acommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Room was clean and service was excellent at both check in and check out. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee, Lowell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff stole my necklace. We liked our room and were so happy we did plan to come back. That was until we got home and my husband asked if I got my necklace that I had left on the counter in the room. I had not - I took it off at bedtime and forgot to do one last check of the room before we left. Shame on me for forgetting it, but I imagined that when I called first thing the next morning that management would get it from the room cleaner and mail it to me - at my expense. The person cleaning the room said she didn't see it and the manager stood by that. We know for 100% certain that it was left on the counter by bathroom sink. I know for a fact that whoever is employed by Brio Beach Inn that went in the room now has the birthstone necklace that my daughter got for me. Yes, we should have checked the room, but I would have hoped she would have turned it in - ESPECIALLY since I called so quickly! We will not be returning to this property, definitely since management did nothing to correct the situation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was early in the season so we did not utilize the beach or the deck but it looks like it would be a great place to hang out. The second floor rooms are small. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast is more of a snack than a meal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
I was greeted with the friendliest front desk clerk. I can’t recall her name! She shared her restaurant pics…we highly recommend Sleders, oldest restaurant in Michigan. Our room looks like it was recently remodeled…it’s spotless, the coveted gazebo and private beach with fire pit are a welcome surprise! This place should have 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first time here and everything was just great. Comfortable room, quiet, nice amenities (love the lobby coffee machine!), beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025