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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Lake Michigan in Traverse City

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Dennos Museum Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Triangle Neighborhood motel, you'll find Front Street and The Dennos Museum Center. Also, Lake Michigan is within half a mile (1 km) and Grand Traverse Bay is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Dennos Museum Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bryant Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Traverse Area District Library - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Clinch Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Randy's Diner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan in Traverse City
The Sierra Motel offers its guests a vending machine and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

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

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Sierra Motel offers 20 accommodations with air conditioning. This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Grand Traverse Motel
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 557 reviews
$97 nightly
The price is $108
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sierra Motel to the airport?

The Sierra Motel is 4.1 mi (8-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 The Sierra Motel?

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sierra Motel on Dec 11, 2025 start from $91.8, 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 The Sierra Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sierra Motel.

How close is The Sierra Motel to the beach?

This motel is 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Clinch Park Beach and 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Clinch Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sierra Motel offer free breakfast?

The Sierra Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sierra Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Turtle Creek Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Sierra Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sierra Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Sierra Motel have a pool?

The Sierra Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Sierra Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Sierra Motel to downtown Traverse City?

The Sierra Motel is 1.7 mi away from Traverse City.

Reviews

The Sierra Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 342 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this property are fantastic. We left items behind and they shipped them back to us with no questions asked. We all loved the location and easy parking. Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizaveta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel Sierra is pure joy! Every corner bursts with 1950s charm—bright blues, turquoise, and sunny yellow details, all brand new yet true to the era. You can feel the love for the 1950s culture in every detail. The rooms are small but impeccably clean, with bedding and mattresses exactly as you’d expect for this category. They’ve just added new bikes, and we were lucky enough to be the very first guests to try them! Riding the amazing yellow bike drew compliments from kids and adults alike. While the bikes are free, leaving $20 shows appreciation and helps support the community spirit that makes this place special.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carli

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Cute

Cute "olden days" Motel feel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Sierra in Traverse

We loved staying at this well-decorated clean, comfortable “motel.” We’re not big fans of the super same hotels chains. So this was refreshing. Great personal touches, individual attention and family owned and operated. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing vintage small hotel with Superb customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia, Yellow Springs

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful Mid Century decor; fabulous host and hostess!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely redone retro style motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this nostalgic little motel. Clean rooms, fun vintage vibes, and friendly service made it a memorable stop. Perfect mix of charm and comfort—would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun stay with great rooms. The owners were incredibly lovely from beginning to end. You can tell this is a real passion project for them. Rooms are super cute and well appointed. Wonderful shower pressure as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Traverse City for two nights. Took my E bike with me to ride sleeping bear amd lelanau trails. This is in a good location close to the downtown dining and bar district. I was able to ride to that area in 5 to 10 minutes. Very clean. Owners stay on site and are very friendly. Not your typical motel. Very clean and comfortable. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little motel. The style is fun and the rooms are very clean and nice. The remodel money was spent in all the right places. The beds are comfy. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Blast from the past

Front Desk was really friendly and accommodating for our pet. They knew the area and had good recommendations for the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old-school vibe but freshly renovated and really well-kept. The staff was awesome, and the owner went above and beyond—he jumpstarted my car and even came out first to check on me. Super helpful and friendly, even gave us great local recommendations since we were just passing through. I’d definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sierra Motel has a vintage look with all the modern amenities. Although the traffic noise can be a little loud, that was nothing that earplugs couldn’t fix. Everything has been updated and is very clean. We loved that we had a fridge, microwave, and Keurig. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane, Weston

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners went above and beyond with their motel. Charging for electronic devices, nicely renovated rooms/bathrooms in mid century style, free parking, pet friendly, coffeemaker, fridge - very pleasant stay. We spent two nights and can only recommend Sierra Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

Great for our quick trip to TC

Was a great place for our short stay with a pet. It’s obvious lots of hard work went into the updates and details of this motel. Super cute and fun retro decor. Extremely clean room and linens. Very comfortable bed (but wished I had brought a pillow, those only get 2-stars). Wonderfully quiet for relaxing and resting (thick walls and door, I am a light sleeper and I heard nothing outside). Such very nice owners and so accommodating. Would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025