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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a fitness centre

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Exterior
Front of property
Beach View Walkout King with Spa
Exterior
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Non-View King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Beach View Balcony Petite King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(243 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Beach View Balcony Double King

Beach View Balcony Double King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Beach View Walkout Petite King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa | View from room

Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Non-View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Non-View King Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Non-View King with Spa Accessible

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Traverse City

At The Baywatch Resort you'll be within steps of Lake Michigan and Traverse City State Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free on-the-go breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a short walk of this 3-property class Traverse City hotel include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and within a 15-minute walk you'll find Traverse City Beach.

What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 13 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Baywatch Resort

Beachfront hotel with a fitness centre
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Baywatch Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Baywatch Resort offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

This Traverse City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Baywatch Resort Traverse City
Baywatch Traverse City
The Baywatch Resort Hotel
The Baywatch Resort Traverse City
The Baywatch Resort Hotel Traverse City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Baywatch Resort?

The Baywatch Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Baywatch Resort?

Yep, The Baywatch Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Baywatch Resort?

Yep, The Baywatch Resort is a short 10-minute walk from Traverse City Beach.

Does The Baywatch Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, free on-the-go breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Baywatch Resort?

No, The Baywatch Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Baywatch Resort?

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

Are pets allowed at The Baywatch Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Baywatch Resort?

There isn't one on site, but Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf is a short 3-minute walk away.

The Baywatch Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1892 out of 2472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 2472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 2472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 2472 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was the fourth year in a row that we spent the first weekend in November at this property. The room was spotless and very comfortable. The staff was friendly and accommodating. And the view of Grand Traverse Bay was stunning. We’ll be going back and I’ve already recommended it to my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, clean room, and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the room was clean and the staff was very friendly. The view on the bay is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great! Friendly front desk, clean lobby, nice and clean room! We stayed on the first floor with a balcony over looking the lake! Beautiful! Couldn’t say enough wonderful things about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, comfortable, & we had a fabulous view of the beach & water. Took advantage of the balcony, enjoying the fresh air & quietness of the area. The staff was very accommodating, professional, & friendly. Your (boxed) breakfast is delivered to your door at the time you specify. Really nice because you can stay in your pj's & not deal with the public. There are several selections to choose from for breakfast. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephahie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very nice during my stay. I did notice some sand present on the floor of my room which I had to keep in mind when getting into bed. The only recommendation is the sliding screen door sticks and could be tricky to close. Otherwise the property was great, the staff was wonderful and I had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has its own private beach with plentiful chairs. We were there in October, a perfect time to walk the beach in cooler weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, bacony is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful walkout to beach convenient to all Traverse City sites. Clean room nice rainfall shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view was charming, but the rooms were a little dated. We also noticed that there was a lingering stale odor throughout the hotel. The distance from attractions and shoreline was very accessible. Overall we had a very pleasant two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cammie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, view was beautiful, and bringing breakfast to the room was a nice, unexpected touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025