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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Living area
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Dennos Museum Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryant Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Traverse City

At The Sierra Motel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Front Street and within 15 minutes of Lake Michigan. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a vending machine. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Triangle Neighborhood motel include Traverse City Beach and Traverse City State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Dennos Museum Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bryant Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Traverse Area District Library - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Clinch Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tc Vietnamese - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Sierra Motel

The Sierra Motel offers its guests a vending machine and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

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

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Sierra Motel offers 20 accommodations with air conditioning. This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a bath. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Exterior
Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI
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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
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The price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sierra Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Sierra Motel?

As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sierra Motel on 1 Jul 2026 start from NZ$373, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Sierra Motel?

Yep, The Sierra Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Sierra Motel?

The closest beach to The Sierra Motel is Traverse City Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sierra Motel?

No, The Sierra Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sierra Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Sierra Motel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Sierra Motel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 378 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Room was super cute! Staff was super friendly and the room was
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and very comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this cute well kept property! Very convenient location easy parking and comfy and well equipped room ! Would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay, will stay again next time I'm town. Attention to details is top notch in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really great experience here. The property was clearly created with attention to thoughtful detail and is just so special. Do yourself a favor and stay here. The owners are so nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely redone retro style motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and we highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, me and my bf loved the vintage style.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kennon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place, nicely decorated and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great little gem in Traverse City! It's not a super-fancy, luxury resort, but it is spotless, and the rooms are spotless and adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable lodgings and super friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing vintage small hotel with Superb customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this nostalgic little motel. Clean rooms, fun vintage vibes, and friendly service made it a memorable stop. Perfect mix of charm and comfort—would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So comfortable and lovely, what sweet owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a nice, friendly clean small motel - love the location-
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a lovely stay at the Sierra Motel. Our room was clean, and neat. The location is convenient to lots of places of interest in the TC area. I would be happy to stay there again sometime
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Motel was lovely to stay in. Friendly staff and clean room. Perfect place for a trip to Traverse City!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and value, will definitely stay t
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a last minute trip.. was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property! The retro decor is amazing! Very well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was so cute. Such attention to detail. Great location. Great Value. This is now my go-to place to stay when I'm in Traverse City
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gricell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great condition, clean, great decor and great host. Great Location for driving to the sites in Traverse City and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025