Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 45 per accommodation, varying based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Traverse City (Oak Park), just steps from Front Street and 12 minutes by foot from Grand Traverse Bay. It is 0.8 miles from Clinch Park Beach and 1.2 miles from Clinch Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Grand Traverse Motel in Traverse City

Average nightly price at Grand Traverse Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$100
February	US$99
March	US$98
April	US$98
May	US$124
June	US$133
July	US$212
August	US$182
September	US$138
October	US$115
November	US$102
December	US$97

What guests think

At Grand Traverse Motel, reviewers frequently highlight clean, updated retro-style rooms and friendly, accommodating staff, plus a convenient location near downtown and the beach, with good value for the area and practical in-room amenities like full-size refrigerators.

Guests also appreciate the grab-and-go breakfast and the pet-friendly approach. Drawbacks include occasional odors or cleanliness lapses, limited light-blocking and dim room lighting, intermittent hot-water or water-pressure issues, and some traffic or neighbor noise; parking can feel tight for larger vehicles. Expect a simple roadside stay near downtown with practical comforts.

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Facilities

On-site parking works well for many, though several note it can be tight or limited, especially for larger vehicles.

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Gary

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The king bed was very comfortable. Not much parking.

8

clayton

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

this motel was clean, quiet and easy to get in and out, parking could be better. but would recommend.

10

Wendy

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds, nice clean bathing available and used. Close to attractions an on our route. Very pleasant staff and a breakfast that was actually good. Great price and easy parking.

8

Michelle

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would say the only thing that I didn't like was the parking lot.. everyone was super friendly and helpful! Great place... Will be back again

6

Charles

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy

10

Gary

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms. Comfy beds. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Great price. Parking in front of rooms.

6

Isy

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly, stay was clean. Parking was not great for bigger vehicles or any car

8

Mary Ann

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Affordable clean place to stay; walkable to downtown if it's a nice day. Large room and parking on premises.

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Cleanliness

Most guests report very clean, well-kept rooms and refreshed interiors, though some mention odors, stained or dirty carpets, damp floors, or occasional missed spots.

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Alexis

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Our room had spiders in it & smelled like cat pee. The staffs solution was to give us fabreze. We definitely won’t be back.

10

Scott

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean, nice staff, quaint roadside motel with nice modern upgrades. Spacious room.

10

Jie

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and staff was very helpful. It is a great location.

4

Sawyer

4 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy and people were friendly. The room however, smelled like something had died in it. I even checked under the bed to see if there was something dead. No bodies but I did find a pair of dirty socks. Overall it was an ok experience but the room smelled horribly even after leaving the door open for 2hrs to air it out. I won’t be returning.

6

Juliet

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Carpet was dank and grimy- smelled like urine. Fitted sheet was dirty. Needs a lot of deep cleaning, new carpet and a fresh coat of paint.

10

Jeanne

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was very impressed with the grand traverse motel, it was so much more than I expected. The room was large, very clean, and the property was very well kept. It was well centered where we could easily get downtown and enjoy the shopping and excellent restaurants. We definitely will plan a future vacation there.

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David

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No phone, only one comfortable chair, shelves with towels was too high. The carpeting was filthy, looked like the only remedy would be to replace it. Bathroom floor was also dirty. The bed seemed ok, but did not make up for tnr floor. We will never stay here again.

10

Mark

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little motel. Clean rooms!

10

Shannon

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

For a motel great quality. Older but well maintained and cleaned. Very comfortable bed. Great selection of to go breakfast items. Great location very walkable to downtown.

10

Lindsay

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Love this location and love this motel. It was perfect for us to stay for a few nights. Room clean, electronics worked, bathroom clean. Friendly staff. Would stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms have a retro-updated style with comfortable beds and practical touches like full-size refrigerators; many find them spacious, though a few are small. Some note poor light-blocking or dim lighting, occasional HVAC or TV issues, and sporadic noise.

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Cynthia

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay at the Grand Traverse Motel was thoroughly enjoyable. Though the room was on the small side, it was very clean. The best thing about it was how well the air conditioning unit cooled the room during sleep hours. (This is consistently a problem at many other facilities.). The care for the motel is evident from the outside environment that is nicely decorated and the grounds are well cared for.

10

Sarah

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the retro vibe of this place! Bed was very comfortable with good quality linens. Room was very clean and well maintained with a quiet air conditioner as well as an air purifier. Bathroom is a good size, very clean and the water pressure of the shower is awesome. There is a large fridge/freezer in the room which is very convenient. Bus stop is close if you need other transportation but this property is walking distance to Clinch park and shopping/dining on Front street. We would definitely stay again!

8

Steven

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice having a full size fridge/freezer

10

Barbara

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious yet simple in layout. There was a full refrigerator, king bed, and a roomy bathroom. We never felt like we were bumping into furniture like we often have at other lodgings. The price was right for that area, too!

10

Devin

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were nicely updated on the inside. Will definitely come back!

10

Robert

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cannot control the heat/aircond, too hot, too cold.

10

Douglas

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The updates to the room and bathroom are excellent. Great bed! Wonderful to have a full sized fridge. Super friendly staff members. Our only suggestion is to have better light-blocking on both windows.

10

Bob

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This "motel" seems more like a nice hotel in a lot of ways. They made the blinds, the dressers, the colors, the bathroom, the full size fridge... I was impressed. Good job Traverse City Motel!

8

Rosie

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs new mattress. Very lumpy and too soft.

8

Roxanne

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Did not like that there was no way to darken the room at night.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, responsive, and accommodating, with helpful local tips and smooth check-in. A few report lapses such as unresolved issues, refund/charge concerns, or housekeeping entering too early.

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Pam

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn’t get the television to work they came in and set it all up. That was very nice of them, even though it was late in the evening.

10

Frank

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff went over and above what was anticipated.

6

Burletta

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They charge 45 for a pet. Our dog is a service dog. You’re not supposed to charge for a service dog. I paid the 45 with my debit card. When I looked at my online banking the hotel had charged me an extra hundred dollars, which is right out stealing!!!! I have called my bank and they are going to dispute it just a warning the people at that motel will steal the money right out of your pocket!

10

Mark

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Staff

6

Ricardo

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in and room were perfect! But the check-out was a disaster. I asked where I could go for a good omelet in the morning, and then walked a few blocks to the place recommended by the person in the Reception. When I returned (around 9:30am), my room door was open, and my personal items and luggage had been messed with. The receptionist said that I had left my room key in the Reception (which I didn't) and therefore he assumed that I had left the hotel. The $5 tip that I left for the maid where taken from the envelope on which I had written that the drain of the bathroom sink should be unclogged. My plan to use the bathroom after returning from my walk and rest for a few minutes before checking out went out the window. I don't like anyone touching my toothbrush and other personal items, or putting them in my suitcase which I had left opened, of course. The towels were gone, the bedding were taken from the bed, the window shades were open, all without my authorization. I was so upset that I left unopened items in the refrigerator, and I had to stop and buy new ones for the next leg of my otherwise perfect trip.

4

Olga

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No hot water. Owner promised to refund half of charge for the room for this MAJOR INCONVENIENCE and never followed through. Poor lighting. Dirty carpeting in room. Very disappointed. Room felt dingy and dark.

10

Trevor

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property with amazing staff. We accidentally left belongings and the motel is shipping them to us! They have earned a lifetime customer!

10

Ashley

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well worth the money, especially compared to other more expensive properties. Very friendly staff with great local suggestions.

10

Jim

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

To Jackie, Aaron, Mo, and Andy; thank you for a great stay! Room was clean and comfortable. Very quiet and within walking distance to a grocery store. Your breakfast options were very nice, and a better quality than we normally see! Thank you again!

10

Todd Marshall

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is close to down. Nice if don’t have car. There is free shuttle if you don’t want to walk. Room had everything you need.

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Location

Convenient base within walking distance of downtown, parks, and the bay, with nearby transit options. Some guests mention traffic noise from the main road.

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Clifford

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A well maintained and affordable motel near the center of the city. Very convenient and we would stay there again.

8

Cary

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel, but nice, clean rooms, and good location. Depending on where you wanted to go, the main downtown area was about a mile - a few blocks. I walked there and back without any issue, but some might think it was a long walk because it was not within a block or 2, but there were other things closer by.

10

Sarah

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the retro vibe of this place! Bed was very comfortable with good quality linens. Room was very clean and well maintained with a quiet air conditioner as well as an air purifier. Bathroom is a good size, very clean and the water pressure of the shower is awesome. There is a large fridge/freezer in the room which is very convenient. Bus stop is close if you need other transportation but this property is walking distance to Clinch park and shopping/dining on Front street. We would definitely stay again!

10

Danielle

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Easy and convenient location

10

Jie

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and staff was very helpful. It is a great location.

10

Kevin J

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to downtown area

8

susan

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located close to the city, within walking distance of several amenities. Main road nearby was a bit noisy.

10

Shannon

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

For a motel great quality. Older but well maintained and cleaned. Very comfortable bed. Great selection of to go breakfast items. Great location very walkable to downtown.

10

Leslie

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is in a great location at the base of Mission Point Peninsula/wine trail and not far from the downtown shops of Traverse City. I think you could walk to the bay--we didn't, but it looked nearby. The front desk staff was very kind.

10

Jason

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

On a main road, close to town easy to walk, near beach park.

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Dining

Grab-and-go continental breakfast with snacks and coffee is commonly appreciated, but it is not a full hot breakfast. Quality can vary, with occasional complaints about limited or stale items.

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Nick

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for money and good location. Very helpful staff and warm welcome at desk. Good breakfast. Highly recommended.

10

Marilyn

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

such a great variety of food items for breakfast. Loved the quick pick up and go. the place is old but very clean and nice amenities. black face cloth, luxury towels, smelled clean. convenient to so much and friendly check in staff

10

Crystal

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very spacious, very clean. Large bed and very comfortable. Full size refrigerator. Microwave. Very nice. Checkin and staff were friendly. Nice continental breakfast with a variety of choices, muffins, mini donuts, snack bars, yogurt, variety of beverages including coffee. Would Definitely recommend and stay again!

8

Sandra

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was a joke, the room was small but cozy.

8

Joan M

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the continental breakfast!!

6

Matt

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Average older type motel. Complimentary donuts were expired

10

Christopher

25 Aug 2023

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Good location with easy access to downtown. Great breakfast options. Nicely updated rooms. Great value for the price.

10

Shannon

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

For a motel great quality. Older but well maintained and cleaned. Very comfortable bed. Great selection of to go breakfast items. Great location very walkable to downtown.

10

Jim

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

To Jackie, Aaron, Mo, and Andy; thank you for a great stay! Room was clean and comfortable. Very quiet and within walking distance to a grocery store. Your breakfast options were very nice, and a better quality than we normally see! Thank you again!

8

Phil

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Walk to the lake. Great breakfast with good coffee! Updated rooms.

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4	5	6	7	8	9 $228	10
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Grand Traverse Motel

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

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