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Our top choices for Grand Traverse Bay hotels

A deck with a fire pit and two chairs overlooking a sunset over water.

1. The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort
3.0 star property
28.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,428 reviews)
"very nice stay and very good breakfast"
United States
Michael
The price is P4,623
P5,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
The Baywatch Resort
A balcony with a view of a beach, a railing, and a chair.

2. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,507 reviews)
"Great location and clean comfortable rooms."
United States
margaret
The price is P4,831
P5,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
A spacious room with a large bathtub, a television, and a balcony with a view.

3. Bayshore Resort

Bayshore Resort
3.0 star property
28.1 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,788 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, will definitely return."
Canada
Cathy
The price is P4,981
P5,529 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Bayshore Resort
A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land.

4. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,923 reviews)
"Great hotel with friendly staff and awesome location."
United States
Jessica
The price is P4,831
P5,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Turtle Creek Casino & Resort.

5. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
2.0 star property
26.1 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (587 reviews)
"Hotel was nice and clean. Even had dinner at B72 and it was a delight!"
United States
JaNay
The price is P7,887
P8,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
A park with picnic tables and a barbecue grill.

6. Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn
2.5 star property
15.2 km from Grand Traverse Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (640 reviews)
"Great location and great place to stay."
United States
Lisa
The price is P4,980
P5,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a large dining table.

7. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City
2.5 star property
28.8 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (460 reviews)
"Excellent staff and very clean place"
United States
James
The price is P5,731
P6,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

8. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
2.5 star property
28.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,455 reviews)
"A good place to stay, good value"
United States
Carl
The price is P4,407
P4,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a mounted deer head.

9. Spillway Lodges

Spillway Lodges
2.0 star property
22.4 km from Grand Traverse Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Location is great and room was great"
United States
Derek
The price is P12,075
P12,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Spillway Lodges
An outdoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of trees.

10. The Earl

The Earl
3.5 star property
39.6 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, super helpful and friendly staff."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is P7,150
P9,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
The Earl
A modern indoor space with a foosball table, seating areas, and a bar/lounge area.

11. Tru By Hilton Traverse City

Tru By Hilton Traverse City
2.5 star property
31.8 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (539 reviews)
"I like staying there I would stay there again"
United States
justin
The price is P5,305
P5,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Tru By Hilton Traverse City
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, a TV, and a reception desk.

12. Comfort Inn Traverse City

Comfort Inn Traverse City
2.5 star property
28 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"I really enjoyed the cleanliness of the hotel and how helpful and polite the staff was to me throughout my entire stay! Would recommend to anyone staying in traverse city"
United States
Morgan
The price is P5,305
P5,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Comfort Inn Traverse City
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a glass coffee table, a stone fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

13. Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City

Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City
3.5 star property
26.3 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (716 reviews)
"Clean rooms and a very helpful staff. Breakfast was very good."
United States
Lars
The price is P3,778
P4,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City
A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and a sign indicating 'The Northside'.

14. Charlevoix House - The Northside

Charlevoix House - The Northside
2.5 star property
40 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (187 reviews)
"Clean room Breakfast was so good Parking great Staff amazing"
United States
Esmeralda
The price is P3,232
P5,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Charlevoix House - The Northside
A two-story house with a covered porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.

15. The Park Street Inn

The Park Street Inn
3.5 star property
21.9 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (190 reviews)
"Lovely property, friendly staff, tasty breakfast."
United States
Mary
The price is P11,664
P12,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
The Park Street Inn
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

16. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

Cambria Hotel Traverse City
3.5 star property
27.8 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (945 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Room was a great size. Staff was very helpful and kind. Will definitely stay there again."
United States
Nicole
The price is P7,979
P8,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Cambria Hotel Traverse City
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible restaurant, and a landscaped entrance.

17. The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort

The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort
3.5 star property
24.7 km from Grand Traverse Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (900 reviews)
"Great location, rooms were clean & staff was friendly"
United States
Craig
The price is P4,931
P5,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort
A hotel with outdoor dining and a river view.

18. Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City
4.0 star property
28.2 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,220 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Robin
The price is P9,744
P12,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Delamar Traverse City
A yellow Adirondack chair with a logo, a wooden deck, and a view of a lake and trees.

19. Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge

Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
2.5 star property
9.3 km from Grand Traverse Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (733 reviews)
"Nice room, great view and staff was very friendly."
United States
Shari
The price is P9,583
P10,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
A cozy seating area with a table, a lamp, and a potted plant.

20. Dexter Hotel

Dexter Hotel
2.0 star property
13.1 km from Grand Traverse Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"Great renovated hotel with spacious rooms, friendly staff, cozy lounge … perfect spot to explore surrounding areas and beaches."
United States
Jasmina
The price is P11,907
P12,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Dexter Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Grand Traverse Bay

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A deck with a fire pit and two chairs overlooking a sunset over water.
The Baywatch Resort
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
2,428 reviews
View
A balcony with a view of a beach, a railing, and a chair.
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
2,507 reviews
View
A spacious room with a large bathtub, a television, and a balcony with a view.
Bayshore Resort
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,788 reviews
View
A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land.
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,923 reviews
View
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Turtle Creek Casino & Resort.
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
587 reviews
View

Top Grand Traverse Bay Hotel Reviews

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was awesome, extremely welcoming and helpful! AND you get your own private beach to watch the sunset!! it was PERFECT!"
Kyle 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Elk Rapids Lakeshore Inn

Other attractions near Grand Traverse Bay

Mission Point Lighthouse

9.2/10 (1,114 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Traverse City with a trip to Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grand Traverse Bay?
Grand Traverse Bay is located in an area that travelers like for its wineries. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay near Grand Traverse Bay?
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a casino and free parking. You'll find it 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Grand Traverse Bay. Another good option is Dexter Hotel, located 8.1 mi (13.1 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Grand Traverse Bay?
Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Grand Traverse Bay.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grand Traverse Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Grand Traverse Bay.