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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a fitness centre

Photo gallery for The Baywatch Resort

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1529 US 31 N, 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

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Non-View King Accessible

Non-View King Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Lake view

Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Non-View King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Non-View King

Non-View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(100 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Lake view

Beach View Balcony Petite King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Beach View Balcony Double King

Beach View Balcony Double King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(79 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(197 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Beach View Walkout Petite King | Lake view

Beach View Walkout Petite King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Traverse City

The Baywatch Resort places you steps from Lake Michigan and within a 15-minute stroll of Traverse City Beach. 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Traverse City hotel include Front Street and Grand Traverse Bay.

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 - 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 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Smoke and Porter Public House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬5 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

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. 1686 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 2207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2207 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

Elisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean - great beds- staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and the balcony view, which was the reason I booked the room, was exactly what I wanted. Thank you for a pleasant getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

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

Great stay!

Very clean and front desk (Isabella) was very personable and met our every request!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Brooklyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, safe & friendly staff. The Bayfront was beautiful and room just what we needed. What a nice surprise to have breakfast delivered to our door in the morning! This property is very well taken care of and check-in was quick & accurate. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We travel to Traverse City a couple of times a year. We always stay at the Baywatch. It's easy to check in. It's clean and comfortable. They will deliver a small breakfast to the room. It has nice views of the bay. We will continue to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hysen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Icy conditions in winter. Could have been cleared better. Wet floors from people walking in snow
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Lawton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and wonderful staff!! Coffee always available which is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and friendly staff. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to move hotels mid stay and this place was very accommodating , the staff was nice and it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Looking forward to staying again!

Our stay at the Baywatch Resort was fantastic. The rooms were spotless clean. The staff were warm and welcoming. The jetted tubs were also superb. We have never been more relaxed in a hotel. We've decided that when we have extended business in Traverse City we'll be going to the Baywatch. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Weekend in Traverse City

Hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and attentive. Great price for a room on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly, room was very nice and the breakfast was good. Only complaint I would have is that it was a pretty noisy hotel as there is no carpet throughout the hotel. Staff did mention that carpet is one of the upgrades coming soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and very nice place off the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, every staff member we met was friendly and helpful. We found our room to be very clean and quiet (super important for us), nicely renovated with modern fixtures and furniture and a comfy bed. The room was also quite spacious including the bathroom with a lovely view of the lake (we had a king room with sofa and balcony). We would absolutely return and would especially enjoy visiting during a warmer season to be able to use the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast delivery & spa tub in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lateef, Sunnyside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! We enjoyed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024