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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Front Street

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Living area
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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. .Near this Triangle Neighborhood motel, you'll find Traverse City Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Randy's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Front Street
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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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

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

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.

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.

Reviews

The Sierra Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 335 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Blast from the past

Front Desk was really friendly and accommodating for our pet. They knew the area and had good recommendations for the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a tremendous place to stay. The owners went all out on the Mid-Century Modern theme for the rooms amd even accommodate our (extremely) late check-in cheerfully. I don't sleep well in hotels, but the beds here are very comfortable. I would be straining at gnats to find a complaint! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old-school vibe but freshly renovated and really well-kept. The staff was awesome, and the owner went above and beyond—he jumpstarted my car and even came out first to check on me. Super helpful and friendly, even gave us great local recommendations since we were just passing through. I’d definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sierra Motel has a vintage look with all the modern amenities. Although the traffic noise can be a little loud, that was nothing that earplugs couldn’t fix. Everything has been updated and is very clean. We loved that we had a fridge, microwave, and Keurig. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane, Weston

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners went above and beyond with their motel. Charging for electronic devices, nicely renovated rooms/bathrooms in mid century style, free parking, pet friendly, coffeemaker, fridge - very pleasant stay. We spent two nights and can only recommend Sierra Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

Great for our quick trip to TC

Was a great place for our short stay with a pet. It’s obvious lots of hard work went into the updates and details of this motel. Super cute and fun retro decor. Extremely clean room and linens. Very comfortable bed (but wished I had brought a pillow, those only get 2-stars). Wonderfully quiet for relaxing and resting (thick walls and door, I am a light sleeper and I heard nothing outside). Such very nice owners and so accommodating. Would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashly

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

So cute!

Super cute retro styler hotel - good sized rooms and all the basic needs plus a few cute touches. Dog friendly is a huge plus. Will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gricell

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing night stay with our family! The owners are amazing and the rooms were updated and super clean. Close to everything. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, trenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully mid century modern
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This has been by far the best stay we've had in Traverse City. They were able to get us an early check in and the staff was so nice and welcoming. Defiantly will be staying here from now on!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jozef

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were welcoming and kind, room was comfortable and had everything needed for a relaxing stay. Would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

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

Best place in TC

Always friendly and very clean comfortable bed and accommodate pets. Prefer to stay here than any other hotel in TC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tierney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute motel. We couldn't hear anybody else from the room we had in the corner. It wasn't an issue for us but the ice machine is in the lobby and the lobby was closed most of the time we were there so definitely plan for that if you need ice. Close to beaches, very walkable area. Owners were very friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The owners/staff are personable and professional. They have done a great job with the updated, retro feeling, decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanmei, Ladera Ranch

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic motel; drive right up to your door. Easy unload and load. I appreciate that pets are allowed. Easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025