The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a fitness centre

Photo gallery for The Baywatch Resort

Private beach, beach towels
Lake view
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Beach View Walkout Petite King | Lake view
Beach View Balcony Double King

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Non-View King Accessible

Highlights

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

Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

Highlights

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

Non-View King with Spa

Highlights

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

Non-View King

Highlights

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

Beach View Balcony Petite King

Highlights

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

Beach View Balcony Double King

Highlights

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

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa

Highlights

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

Non-View King with Spa Accessible

Highlights

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

Beach View Walkout King with Spa

Highlights

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

Beach View Walkout Petite King

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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, a private beach and free self-parking. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Near this 3-property class Traverse City hotel, you'll find Front Street.

What's nearby

  • Traverse City State Park - 2 min walk
  • Traverse City Beach - 10 min walk
  • Mt. Holiday Ski Area - 4 min drive
  • Front Street - 5 min drive
  • Centre Ice Arena - 7 min drive

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
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Baywatch Resort

Waterfront hotel with a fitness centre
The Baywatch Resort offers its guests a private beach and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly The Baywatch Resort also features a vending machine, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach

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

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
  • Phone

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
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, 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Baywatch Resort?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Baywatch Resort on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$145.51, 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 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. 1578 out of 2080 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 2080 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 2080 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2080 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2080 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

Satish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is vey courteous and it is nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The person checking us in was not friendly and the breakfast was a joke.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler Wade

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful and had good recommendations on where to eat in the area. The road in front of the hotel can be difficult to turn onto depending on the time of day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya, Battle Creek

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute rooms and staff was extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kadir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the beach behind the hotel. I will come back in summer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loudest hotel I’ve ever stayed at and it was the off season
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and the hospitality by Michael at the hotel was five star.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Destiny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very neat and clean and very updated!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
The staff was awesome! We are already coming back in June!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used as an airport hotel for me, but it is right on the beach and convenient for vacationers
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property , nice view. Excellent Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views - Nice Price
We like this place in the off-season when we can afford it. Still not a big fan of the breakfast box but I get it. We go to Bubba's regardless. Clean, easy to get in and out, and the people at the front desk are friendly. Great view of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was lovely and the staff was so nice. The breakfast was lackluster.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murali Mohana Krishna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. Extremely comfortable bed. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany, Flint

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property! Beautiful view of the bay! Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024