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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
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 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 15-minute walk of this Triangle Neighborhood motel, you'll find Front Street and Lake Michigan. Also, The Dennos Museum Center 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

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

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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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

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 Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sierra Motel on Oct 28, 2025 start from $118.8, 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 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Traverse City Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Clinch Park Beach. 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.

The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 334 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashly

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

So cute!

Super cute retro styler hotel - good sized rooms and all the basic needs plus a few cute touches. Dog friendly is a huge plus. Will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gricell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great condition, clean, great decor and great host. Great Location for driving to the sites in Traverse City and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing night stay with our family! The owners are amazing and the rooms were updated and super clean. Close to everything. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, trenton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully mid century modern
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This has been by far the best stay we've had in Traverse City. They were able to get us an early check in and the staff was so nice and welcoming. Defiantly will be staying here from now on!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jozef

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were welcoming and kind, room was comfortable and had everything needed for a relaxing stay. Would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

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

Best place in TC

Always friendly and very clean comfortable bed and accommodate pets. Prefer to stay here than any other hotel in TC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tierney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute motel. We couldn't hear anybody else from the room we had in the corner. It wasn't an issue for us but the ice machine is in the lobby and the lobby was closed most of the time we were there so definitely plan for that if you need ice. Close to beaches, very walkable area. Owners were very friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The owners/staff are personable and professional. They have done a great job with the updated, retro feeling, decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanmei, Ladera Ranch

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic motel; drive right up to your door. Easy unload and load. I appreciate that pets are allowed. Easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, Chicago

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and we highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners did a great job make it feel retro. Cool place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025