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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a fitness centre

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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Front of property
Beach View Walkout King with Spa

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
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 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
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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
(241 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • 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
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke And Porter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬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. 1881 out of 2461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 426 out of 2461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 2461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2461 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in staff member, Michael, was excellent: efficient, welcoming and kind. Our room was lovely, clean and pleasant. We had a water view of Grand Traverse Bay which added to our pleasure. We’ll plan to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and beautiful location. Staff is very amicable and this area is a great hub for going to other places.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khristian

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, darling property on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay at a nice property with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
One of the front desk staff was rude but otherwise a nice and clean hotel room. They offer complimentary breakfast to your room which was a frozen Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich and an orange, which is not what we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room with a beautiful view from our balcony!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, staff very friendly and checked in several times by text, the view was gorgeous, and location was convenient for our purposes. Enjoyed very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everybody was great. I loved my room with the spa tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Highly recommend!

Beautiful view. Clean rooms and comfortable bed. Very quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Super clean very cute right on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well laid out with lovely balcony and lake view. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfast service was great! Loved that it was delivered directly to our room at the time we requested. Unique way of providing it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really appreciated the ability to charge our EV. Finding a charging station is not as easy as finding a gas station, so this was very helpful. While the delivery of breakfast boxes was helpful, I missed the flexibility of the more typical breakfast bar, both as far as making food choices and pinpointing timing. The room was immaculate and spacious. I missed some area of rug space. We also noted what has become a trend, apparently, of duvets instead of blankets. Temperatures seemed about right to open windows, which we did, but the room stayed warm--too warm for a duvet, and not really comfortable for just a sheet. We object to being forced to turn on the A/C at what should be a comfortable temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff assigned a lovely water view room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed our stay! Loved the beach view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, vey clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of Traverse Bay. Lovely location, clean, newer hotel, our second stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025