Name: Pinestead Reef Resort
Address: 1265 N US 31, Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America, Traverse City, Michigan, US
Price range: $121–$243 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At Pinestead Reef Resort, reviewers praise the spacious condo-style suites with full kitchens and sweeping Grand Traverse Bay views, along with friendly staff and easy beach access, while also noting that conditions and maintenance standards vary between units.

Many enjoyed the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, the quiet setting, and family-friendly space. Common drawbacks include dated décor, musty smells, dust or dirty carpets, and frequent spiders or cobwebs on balconies and outdoor areas, plus occasional AC shortcomings, pool or hot tub problems, and confusing hallways. Overall, expect a beachside condo experience with a standout location and amenities, tempered by variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, plus direct beach access. However, there are recurring comments about cloudy or closed pools, strong chemicals or loose tiles in the hot tub, and cobwebs or bugs on outdoor furniture.

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Kimberly

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great stay. Separate from bedroom living area with kitchen. Clean except for some cobwebs in corners and above doors. A little dated. Very quiet with a nice view and beach. Huge balcony. Staff was friendly, quick check in. Nice pool area with warm pool and great hottub. Looking forward to going back.

10

Heidi

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the view and private beach!! Beautiful sunset 🌅

10

Mary

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our favorite place to stay. Excellent beach in summer indoor pool year round

10

Paul

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed here numerous times. Always reasonably priced. Plus you have a kitchenette if you want to make your own meals. Nice pool and hot tub. The view is fabulous.

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Kimberly

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were nice the pool was cloudy and so was the hot tub but other then that it was beautiful

10

Philip

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great place to stay. Right on the waters of Grand Traverse Bay. Beautiful beach and a wonderful view. Love it.

10

Kelly

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is just a few steps to the beach. I would go there again

8

Lindsay

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved walking out my door into the bay

8

Narcissa

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty nice place in general. Hot tub needs some repairs...ALOT of loose tiles, etc. Chemicals on Good Friday were quite strong--stinging eyes.

10

Melissa

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super cute little condos. Perfect for family’s with the full kitchen. The sauna was great. Heated pool. The view was amazing. Only really downside but also not. Smoke detectors are super sensitive, I was cooking dinner and the steam set them off. Would return.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: while some describe rooms and common areas as clean, many report musty or moldy odors, dirty carpets or windows, dust on vents, and spiders/bugs—especially on balconies and outside spaces.

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Gene

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Attention needed on vents and patio furniture. Buildup of dust and cobwebs on patio furniture. Would stay here again

10

Vonda

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The resort is older but very clean. The location in town next to the lake is fantastic and the suite size is awesome. All of this makes for a a super value that is fair on the budget. We will be repeat customers.

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Constance

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You could not use the outside area because there were spiders everywhere. Very dirty outside. Carpet dirty and some spiders inside too.

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thayer

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well, black mold, peeling wall Paper, falling apart ceiling drywall and very very dirty carpet and spider haven on the balcony, black mold on the air conditioning unit and plenty more bad, it was absolutely disgusting and I wouldn’t have stayed, I would have walked out but the kids were sleeping and I didn’t get to check in til 11 so it was way too late to get anything else.

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Steven

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

musty as hell. fruit flies everywhere. dirty furniture. outdated. room is spacious, which is sad because they could make it rlly nice for that price. smelled like booty

8

Taylor

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property could definitely use a deep clean and an update throughout. Linens and bathroom were clean enough, but there seemed to be a massive lack in detail cleaning. Our balcony was also covered in spider webs and bugs, but this wasn’t a huge issue this time of year. The front desk attendant was polite at check-in.

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Catherine

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was fine for the price. Needs a good heavy cleaning. Pool area was pretty di

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Michele

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet is moldy and dirty. Bedding needs to be replaced. Lock on slider is broken. Very disappointed.

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rita

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Smells like mold

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Brian

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was amazing, very clean and organized, also the view on the patio was very beautiful especially watching the sun come up! Definitely will be back!

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Rooms

Suites are spacious condo-style units with kitchens, comfortable seating, and bay views suited to families. Trade-offs include dated décor, some AC issues, maze-like hallways or awkward layouts, occasional noisy neighbors, and a few maintenance snags (e.g., hard-to-lock sliders).

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Karen

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a wonderful and unexpected gem of a resort. Every one of the 5 of us would return in a heartbeat. Plenty of room, clean, quiet, beautiful view and a very reasonable proces.

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Paul

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The view was fantastic. Beds were awesome. Pool and hot tub were both great. On the downside their was a family with younger children in the condo next to us. They were very loud early in the morning. Like 5 am early. Other than that it was a great stay.

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Jennifer

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view, nice beach area. Motel is in desperate need of a facelift. For what we paid for 1 night, I would expect a much nicer condition condo.

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Ronald W

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So spacious. Great view iof the bay. very friendly and helpful staff. Great TV station selections. We would come here again.

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Timothy

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Other than the constant smell of weed in the hallway and stairwell that went into the room for the 3 days, the broken microwave that the door was basically off of, and the fact when the people above us sounded like they were un the room with us while they used the restroom it was a great stay.

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Nick

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smelled old. AC was just portable units and did not keep the room cool enough. Pool area was nice. Beach and balcony both nice. Id consider staying again but hope they work on the AC and smell of old in the rooms.

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Karina

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The decor in the rooms is pretty dated. They actually upgraded me, and were very kind, but the living area and bedroom looked like they were pulled out of an 80s jc penney catalogue.

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Shelley

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very comfortable. We enjoyed being able to lounge on the couch and recliner and have meals and play games on the table. Traverse Bay was beautiful from our window.

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Lisa

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the separation in rooms and the view. The beds are comfy. The sliders were hard to lock and the bathroom was awkward to get to.

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Heather

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Honestly we stay in TC a lot! We have family in the area and a child that attends the college near by. So we have stayed at most the area hotels. This hotel isn't terrible. The location is great! But the rooms are defiantly outdated especially compared to most the other ones in the area. The floor layout of the building is by far the most confusing I've ever seen! The room however was a good size. But it did cost way more then we normally spend so I don't find this hotel worth the cost.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins. Some guests experienced unmet requests, slow problem resolution during disruptions, or limited late-night desk coverage.

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Allyson

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating! Building looks older but everything was veey clean.

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Paula

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bridget at front desk was very helpful. Hotel/Rooms could be updated but had everything you needed. Clean rooms and very spacious. Best views from balcony that was very large and on waterfront. Easy access to walk the beach and indoor pool. Wish we could get a last minute deal price this summer! We would stay for a Week!

10

Mike

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and the staff was great.

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Susan

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this property and the waterfront view of the room was breathtaking. The hotel seemed full but quiet and there is easy access to the beach. The one bedroom suite was lovely with full kitchen and large living area. The room was quite warm despite attempts to adjust the thermostats, but it may have been user error. It is worth noting that the front desk is only staffed until midnight. We were arriving late and tried to call several times with no answer and made it just in time.

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Patricia

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and very clean room.

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Rodney

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Staff is great. Room had a great view of the lake.

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Joel

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service! Front desk staff helped us get an early check-in so we could change and make it to a wedding on time! Our room was clean and well appointed.

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Tamara

Dec 10, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

There was some construction going on and a water heater that burst above our room I work third shift I couldn't sleep during the day I asked to be moved on Monday they said they had nowhere to move me the noises were so loud banging right above my head and there was no customer service that cared finally I booked another hotel so that I could get some sleep not only after I booked the other hotel did they say well we can move you they should've moved me the first time that I asked

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Priscila

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Having a full kitchen, a living room and a separate bedroom was amazing for our stay. The lake view is breathtaking. Staff was proactive and friendly. We had a pretty good stay! Thank you.

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Melissa

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Requested first floor at check in due to the location of the elevator. Staff unable to accommodate my request.

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Location

Beachfront setting on Grand Traverse Bay with scenic views and easy access to the sand; convenient to town and a short drive to downtown. Several note it remains quiet despite the main road.

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Jacob

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old property, but location is great. Having your own kitchen is nice also.

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Vonda

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The resort is older but very clean. The location in town next to the lake is fantastic and the suite size is awesome. All of this makes for a a super value that is fair on the budget. We will be repeat customers.

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Andrea

Jun 19, 2023

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Centrally located beautiful view of the bay!!

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lynnette

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room great location

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Anastasia

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything! DoorDash accessible. Front desk lady knowledgeable, super nice and super helpful ! Easy to get to the beach!

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Diana

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very happy with our stay at Pinestead Reef Resort. The location on the bay made floating the day away complete bliss. Easy access to room from beach. Wonderful view from room. Bed was extremely comfortable.

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Anna

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property on the beach, will come back with family and friends.

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Dodie

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really enjoyed our stay. Really liked the condo setting. Good location. Short drive to downtown. A lot of construction right now so does take a little longer to get to some areas.

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Angel

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is older and could use some updates. But it was clean. Was concerned being right on a main drag, but was surprisingly quiet in our room. There is a barrier between the rooms and the road. View from patio was awesome. Got pics of a beautiful sunrise right out our door. Lots of baby ducks to make us smile as well.

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Philip

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great place to stay. Right on the waters of Grand Traverse Bay. Beautiful beach and a wonderful view. Love it.

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Month	Average price
January	$66
February	$66
March	$82
April	$98
May	$132
June	$195
July	$301
August	$276
September	$165
October	$142
November	$83
December	$85

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $148	2 $220	3 $225
4	5 $160	6 $156	7 $156	8 $156	9 $225	10 $221
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21 $157	22 $159	23 $191	24
25 $121	26 $121	27 $121	28 $122	29 $122	30 $184	31 $188

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Condo, 1 Bedroom, Beach View

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $243
20 $149	21 $149	22 $149	23 $148	24 $148	25 $224	26 $222
27 $148	28 $152	29 $148	30 $150