Brio Beach Inn

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View | View from room
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View
Exterior
Lobby

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
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Traverse City

Brio Beach Inn places you steps from Traverse City State Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Lake Michigan. 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. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Traverse City motel include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Traverse City Beach.

What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 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 - 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 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬2 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 26 October 2025 to 30 April 2026 (dates subject to change).

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.

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

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 405 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

KRISTINA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but very clean rooms. Great staff. Really nice beach area. Only complaint is walls are thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Wood Dale

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY

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

Weekend getaway

Staff is very friendly and helpful providing tips about the area. Rooms were clean. Beach area is very clean as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Nice rooms.

Weather was good, nice view and beach front. Clean rooms, comfortable bed and pillows, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Beautiful view

Quaint little inn with a beautiful beach view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

glynis

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

8/10 Good

Diane

Nice location but washer was not working
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

tonya

Great location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for having us ..we plan on future returns
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, cute beach, close to the city. Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

Friendly, attractive, lake side lodging!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from check-in to check- out. The friendly service and care was much appreciated. Our location in an accessible lower floor room made a difference. We loved our deck overlooking Lake Michigan. My only regret is that I didn't take the time to jump in for a swim!
Steps to the beach
Sunset
Sunrise
The view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

joe

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying in the gazebo watching the lake while eating. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

heather, West St Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff was very friendly and attentive. Nothing fancy about the room but that’s ok, it did have a view of the bay which was nice. The beach was beautiful, clean and a nice place to relax/unwind and also was the sunrise. Would stay here again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025