Brio Beach Inn

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Balcony
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1465 US-31, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Front Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Double Beds, Lake View, Ground Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Traverse City

At Brio Beach Inn you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Lake Michigan and within 15 minutes of Traverse City Beach. Highlights at this beachfront motel include free continental breakfast, a private beach and free self-parking. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Near this Traverse City motel, you'll find Front Street.

What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Brio Beach Inn

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
A private beach is featured. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Brio Beach Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Traverse City motel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Brio Beach Inn offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [5520 N US-31 North, Acme, MI 49610]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 30 October to 21 May:
  • Beach
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Firewood fee: USD 7 per day

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, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Brio Beach Inn Motel
Brio Beach Inn Traverse City
Brio Beach Inn Motel Traverse City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Brio Beach Inn?

Brio Beach Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Brio Beach Inn?

Yep, Brio Beach Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Brio Beach Inn?

Yep, Brio Beach Inn is a short 10-minute walk from Traverse City Beach. The beach is closed seasonally each year from October 30 until May 21.

What makes Brio Beach Inn a romantic place to stay?

A private beach, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Brio Beach Inn.

Does Brio Beach Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Brio Beach Inn?

No, Brio Beach Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Brio Beach Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Brio Beach Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Brio Beach Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf is a short 5-minute walk away.

Reviews

Brio Beach Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 365 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Aimee, Lowell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I was greeted with the friendliest front desk clerk. I can’t recall her name! She shared her restaurant pics…we highly recommend Sleders, oldest restaurant in Michigan. Our room looks like it was recently remodeled…it’s spotless, the coveted gazebo and private beach with fire pit are a welcome surprise! This place should have 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first time here and everything was just great. Comfortable room, quiet, nice amenities (love the lobby coffee machine!), beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: friendly staff and good breakfast Cons: tiny room, chose “ground floor room with lake view” but the room should realistically be listed as partial or obstructed lake view (see photo taken from window of my room).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Traverse City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katlynn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great was staff, rooms were clean, and the view was beautiful! There wasn’t much on the breakfast buffet. We just had apple/banana and a bagel. I would recommend my friends and family to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Lovely beach area, nice continental breakfast. Friendly, courteous staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing rooms, clean, roomy, staff were very nice. Incredible beach (a little too cold) breakfast was truly homemade. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was small, bathroom very small, but everything was very clean and comfortable. The bed was excellent. The young lady at check in was very pleasant and she recommended several good places to eat. It was too cold to enjoy the beach but I’m sure in a few weeks it will be very nice. If we are ever this way again I would definitely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay as always great value + worth the stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to the private beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and clean. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice, clean little rooms, with a sweet view!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach! But traffic is hard to get out of parking lot at times. Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

A hidden gem!

Gorgeous location on East Bay, with a beautiful sandy beach. The room was darling, with excellent use of the space. Comfortable beds with clean, crisp linens. The bathroom offered a large stand up shower, and the sink had plenty of counter space with shelves below for storing personal items. The fridge, microwave and coffee maker were a welcome bonus. In the morning, we enjoyed our free continental breakfast at the beach deck-so perfect!! The Brio is a hidden gem and we will definitely be returning !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brio Beach Inn is the cutest little motel that’s right on the beach. Every room has a view of the beautiful water!! We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Just a warm, pleasant experience all around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025