Brio Beach Inn

The property is clean and quiet. I would recommend staying again. The check-in process was smooth and the employee was amazing. This Inn has stairs and no elevator. It is beachfront, but there are stairs to get to the beach. There is a cute gazebo outside the hotel but not on the beach. They do have beachfront chairs.

Although the rooms are pretty small, the property's outdoor amenities filled that gap perfectly. We very much enjoyed the gazibo and the beach campfires. The staff was exceptional!

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.

We had the end unit with a small deck facing th beach. Great place to unwind after an incredible day at Bahle Farm golf course.

Nice location but washer was not working

This little Beach Inn is just perfect for a quiet getaway! Has a gorgeous beach with plenty of seating and a fire pit. The staff is extremely friendly. They have fresh baked cookies for you when you check in. A nice hot breakfast that is included with your stay. This is our dedicated place to stay when we travel to Traverse City!!

Small family owned property with private beach. Very well maintained, you can park right in front of your door, room window opens for fresh air! Beach is clean and inviting with chairs and chaises provided. Breakfast choices were quite good considering no actual cooked food available. Rooms are small though, and we had to navigate around each other. No place to put your luggage. Room was clean but bathroom floor and baseboard could have used a good wipe down. Price very good for beach front. Noise from the road didn’t bother us because we used white noise. Would stay again!

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.

Two nights. With the “heavy lifting” of attraction accomplished by one of the world’s most beautiful bays, the Brio takes advantage with a boutique beach lounging area, sun, swimming, fire pits, a couple tables for socializing with bright turquoise furniture and hand raked sand. Standard one room at the very front. Exterior door. Nothing special, but everything top grade and very clean. I will come again! Kind of sleepy and relaxing compared to the big names in town. Also Cherry Festival!

Right on beach, had fire pit and lounge chairs for beach. Great stay, food market across street for cocktails and food.

We arrived everyone we talked to was friendly. We got to our room and the floor was not clean. It was their first weekend open so it should have been a lot cleaner. Our tv wouldn’t work, we called the front desk the girl came up and told us they couldn’t do anything till the next morning which was convenient. I had to goggle it and fixed it myself then my in laws called and said their tv wasn’t working either. I went down to try to fix theirs, I got our remote and at least got it fixed enough for them. It was a cold weekend so in the early evening we were day in our room to relax. The toilet was not working great and needed a plugger the girl at the front desk made us come down and get it and take it back. Also we had prepaid for one of the rooms and they charge another incidental fee for the whole cost of the two nights. It wasn’t the best experience and beds were not great and the headboard creaked everytime we moved all night would stay again.

Great little place! Super clean and beautiful!

All rooms have lake view. Right on the beach. Very clean, Great hot breakfast for small area. Exceptional staff!!

Room was extremely small,no area to put your l Luggage or toiletries.black hairs found on window sill ,bathroom under shelf and IN MY BED!.hair dryer did not work,had to ask for different one,shower stall floor was stained with “ caulk” in the corner. Never again!!!

Great price for such a nice beach. Location is not walkable to downtown and the road is busy and not walkable to anything but hotel bars and restaurants. Rooms are small and floor is not super clean. They need to scrub the corners. Cookies in lobby but not offered one. Breakfast is supposed to have sandwiches but there isn’t any when we got there and we weren’t too late. Coffee should not be in the corner. It’s just too congested in the morning. Overall, great value because of the beach and it’s great price in the off season on a beautiful week.

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.

Friendly service from beginning to end. Very clean. On the beach.

The inn is in a nice spot, not too far from Front St (10min). Our room, unfortunately, was right next to the office. We were woken up earlier than desired by the noise they made while preparing breakfast. Not a huge deal. Going back to the beginning of our stay. Some of the room was dirty upon settling in. The bathroom floor hadn’t been cleaned. I spilled water and wiped it up and had dirt on the towel. Secondly, our bed sheets were stained and had hair in them that didn’t belong to us. I brought it to the fro my desk agent and she was very attentive to the issue and took care of it right away. When I checked out I mentioned it. I hoped he would consider discounting our stay or something to retain our loyalty. He didn’t. But he invited me back. Unfortunately, he didn’t give me much of a reason to return after I had been let down. Likes: shower, beach access, location, friendly staff, mostly clean rooms.

Location of the Brio is great, right on the bay. Room was large enough for a couple but would seem cramped for a family with children. Wasn’t very clean and no maid service while we were there. I would stay again because of the location but cleaning Staff should do a better job.

The front desk staff was superb. The room was very clean and partially updated. There was a hint of cigarette smoke in the room, but I suspect that was in the walls from many years ago. We wish there would have been a skinny table/desk instead of the short line ottoman. That would have been more useful. Maybe something to think about in future updates. The location was beautiful. It is right on the beach with outdoor furniture available to enjoy the relaxing sound of water . Breakfast was not great but we are not big breakfast eaters so it worked for us (single serve cereals, fruit, yogurt and a couple of hot options). Will definitely be back.

Great location! Can’t beat the view of the lake. The room was small but clean. The bathroom needed some updates (a toilet seat that wasn’t permanently scoured would make the room feel 10x better). The breakfast was ok but the seating was minimal and cramped. Great place to stay in Traverse City on a budget.

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.

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.

Loved the location- 10 min away from downtown TC - close to plenty of restaurants. Great seating areas on and near the beach, very clean! Rooms were a bit disappointing- very small, which was to be expected - but NO storage for clothes, suitcases, etc...Also, really didn't care for the shower setup- no way to adjust water flow (came out blasting), and the shower curtain wasnt long enough, so the bathroom flooded anytime we showered!! Would definitely stay here again! Thanks Brio Beach!

My husband and I enjoyed a four day stay at the Brio. We had a queen bed room, and it was quite small. Everything worked and the bed was comfortable. The view of Grand Traverse Bay, from outside our room, was beautiful. My only complaint is the hot breakfast items were the same every day we were there The staff were very friendly and helpful re: places to eat and directions.

It’s basically a motel. It’s cute if you just need a place to sleep. Our room was super small and the bathroom was super tiny. The people running it were very nice. Good access to the beach

Great view of the lake/water. Very clean, simple, well kept property. The only issue I had was that the TV didn't work, which is akin to torture when you're alone and there are hockey playoff games to watch.

These rooms are not lakeside or lake view. The property is lakeside but the rooms are parking lot views! No seating outside your door and no screen door to leave door open to the tiniest room on earth. 8x10. No mirror but in the tiny bathroom. No bathroom counter space. No place to put luggage or hang clothing. No drawers. No beach towels. We were unable to get a refund for our 2nd night, as they wanted a 24 hour notice. This was 332.00/night! We cancelled our 3rd and final night, but 48 hours later as I write this review I still have not received the refund. I stopped back in after we checked out to talk to someone but no one was around. Also called several times, no one answered. Sent 3 messages, no one replied.

My only complaint is they don't have light darkening drapes

Staff were nice. Setting on the beach was perfect. Parking right in front of room was easy. However I’m a light sleeper and the constant noise from the traffic zooming by on the busy street kept me up most of the night. The door and window didn’t seem to be insulated enough for sound. Also there was a very bright light in the parking lot and the window shade was letting a lot of that light in all night. Unfortunately I need complete darkness and quiet to sleep. Not the best location for me. If you sleep like a rock then I recommend the hotel to you

Room was nice but very small. There was sand in the sheets when makes me think they were not washed or set on the floor prior to putting them in the beds. The worse part though was the front desk, they were unhelpful, 0 stars for hospitality. They sent us 8 mins down the road to check in at 10 pm bc they couldn’t be bothered to log back into their computer, they admitted to not being booked fully the next day but would not help us with a later check out so we could go to a soccer tournament and come back to pick up bags. When asked for a bill or receipt at check out she gave us a paper that said $0 balance but would not give us a receipt that shared what we paid. The property was nice beach was cute and well maintained. But most likely would stay elsewhere due to the bad reception desk. Too many options to deal with people who don’t want to do their job.

Room was clean and service was excellent at both check in and check out. Would definitely stay here again.

Staffing is SO important for any business and Brio Beach Inn really hits it out of the park with their staff. From the moment we stepped on to the property Patricia had us feeling like her favorite family member coming for a visit! She was smiling, warm and welcoming every encounter we had. She went above and beyond making sure we had the best possible experience. Every room has a view of the water, there is parking on site, the office hours are limited, but they do mean it when they say to call them ANY time. The rooms are clean, and you only hear road traffic in the morning after 9am. Yes, the rooms are small, and all the other “normal” issues you can run in to not staying in your own home, but your on vacation so you don’t spend much time in the rooms, and with employees like Patricia, you don’t feel like just a guest. First time staying at Brio Beach Inn and it made a great impression!

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. A great quiet spot with lakeside lounging!

This little Beach Inn is just perfect for a quiet getaway! Has a gorgeous beach with plenty of seating and a fire pit. The staff is extremely friendly. They have fresh baked cookies for you when you check in. A nice hot breakfast that is included with your stay. This is our dedicated place to stay when we travel to Traverse City!!

The front desk was friendly and helpful, the person who checked us out was also pleasant. The outside area was very attractive with a pretty garden and colorful furniture- great beach vibe! We had a fabulous view, which could not have been beaten and considering the price we paid, we could not have been happier with the place. Would certainly go there again.

We liked the place and plan on coming back next year. The only problem we encountered is when i was trying to call the front desk no one was answering. Called more than 10 times and even expedia customer service called no one answers. We were running a little behind with our ETA and an answer from front desk would really help. Other than that place is nice and breakfast is good

Friendly service from beginning to end. Very clean. On the beach.

Lovely stay, staff at desk were very helpful and we plan on staying again

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.

Great location! Can’t beat the view of the lake. The room was small but clean. The bathroom needed some updates (a toilet seat that wasn’t permanently scoured would make the room feel 10x better). The breakfast was ok but the seating was minimal and cramped. Great place to stay in Traverse City on a budget.

Loved that it was right on the lake. They allow you to have fires and it’s 24 access. The hotel room itself is a bit outdated but it was still cute. Only problem I had was with the cleaners, there was still someone else’s food in the fridge left in there. Overall a good spot to stay in though, minutes from downtown traverse.

Excellent three night stay. If looking for a clean place to stay on the beach…this is it! Not busy. Always chairs to sit on at the beach. Fabulous hot breakfast to start your day off right. Staff so friendly and welcoming. Close to downtown and all the area attractions.

Super friendly staff, cute beach, close to the city. Would go again.

Loved the location- 10 min away from downtown TC - close to plenty of restaurants. Great seating areas on and near the beach, very clean! Rooms were a bit disappointing- very small, which was to be expected - but NO storage for clothes, suitcases, etc...Also, really didn't care for the shower setup- no way to adjust water flow (came out blasting), and the shower curtain wasnt long enough, so the bathroom flooded anytime we showered!! Would definitely stay here again! Thanks Brio Beach!

Great location with just a short drive to downtown. The beach was very clean, and the deck and outdoor furniture was in great shape. Would stay here again.

Great price for such a nice beach. Location is not walkable to downtown and the road is busy and not walkable to anything but hotel bars and restaurants. Rooms are small and floor is not super clean. They need to scrub the corners. Cookies in lobby but not offered one. Breakfast is supposed to have sandwiches but there isn’t any when we got there and we weren’t too late. Coffee should not be in the corner. It’s just too congested in the morning. Overall, great value because of the beach and it’s great price in the off season on a beautiful week.

Perfect private beach and patio. Staff is super friendly. The only bad thing is the main road is very busy.

I liked the location.

Very comfortable and enjoyable. Great location. Beach is lovely.

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.

Great location! Can’t beat the view of the lake. The room was small but clean. The bathroom needed some updates (a toilet seat that wasn’t permanently scoured would make the room feel 10x better). The breakfast was ok but the seating was minimal and cramped. Great place to stay in Traverse City on a budget.

All the staff was great! Hot breakfast -eggs and bagels was good and room was nice.

Staff was very helpful finding a great place to eat. Room was perfect size for the two of us. Beach was beautiful. Only downfall was breakfast - microwaveable sandwich, cereal, oatmeal and yogurt.

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.

All rooms have lake view. Right on the beach. Very clean, Great hot breakfast for small area. Exceptional staff!!

Great price for such a nice beach. Location is not walkable to downtown and the road is busy and not walkable to anything but hotel bars and restaurants. Rooms are small and floor is not super clean. They need to scrub the corners. Cookies in lobby but not offered one. Breakfast is supposed to have sandwiches but there isn’t any when we got there and we weren’t too late. Coffee should not be in the corner. It’s just too congested in the morning. Overall, great value because of the beach and it’s great price in the off season on a beautiful week.

My husband and I enjoyed a four day stay at the Brio. We had a queen bed room, and it was quite small. Everything worked and the bed was comfortable. The view of Grand Traverse Bay, from outside our room, was beautiful. My only complaint is the hot breakfast items were the same every day we were there The staff were very friendly and helpful re: places to eat and directions.

Our stay at Brio Beach Inn was awesome! Room was very clean and bed was comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful! Grounds and beach were beautiful! We loved having a fire on the beach each night of our stay (wood provided by Brio) and met some wonderful people who were also staying there. Breakfast was just enough to start our day and included microwavable breakfast sandwiches, HB eggs, yogurt cereal, milk juice and coffee.

The front desk staff was superb. The room was very clean and partially updated. There was a hint of cigarette smoke in the room, but I suspect that was in the walls from many years ago. We wish there would have been a skinny table/desk instead of the short line ottoman. That would have been more useful. Maybe something to think about in future updates. The location was beautiful. It is right on the beach with outdoor furniture available to enjoy the relaxing sound of water . Breakfast was not great but we are not big breakfast eaters so it worked for us (single serve cereals, fruit, yogurt and a couple of hot options). Will definitely be back.