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The Baywatch Resort

3.0 star property

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Non-View King Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Non-View King with Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Non-View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)
  • 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
(70 reviews)
  • 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
(85 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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
(230 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa 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)
  • 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
(55 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach View Walkout Petite King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Traverse City

When you stay at The Baywatch Resort in Traverse City, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Michigan and 10 minutes by foot from Traverse City Beach. .This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Front Street and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Traverse City State Park.

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

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 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
  • ‪Cherry Country Traditions Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Baywatch Resort

Beachfront hotel with a fitness center
The Baywatch Resort offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and gas grills.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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

The Baywatch Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1839 out of 2410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 2410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 2410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 2410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 2410 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

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to use for day tripping
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach! Ask and pay for a bay view room….its well worth it! Sitting on your private balcony or on the beach watching the sunset is memorable! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

COLLEEN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery, Cedar Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property! We would definitely stay here again. It was right on the beach and you could enjoy the sunset over the lake/bay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean the bed comfortable. We had a room facing the water, it was amazing. Loved the location, they hotel was so clean. We had the end room on the first floor thought it would be noisy, it was very quiet, didnt hear people coming or going. everything about the stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here many times and will continue to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a stopover on a journey further north. The only complaint that we had was we were in the outer building and it was a bit noisy. Other than that, everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool play to stay.!. Only observation is that they don’t have an area for breakfast, you get a breakfast box delivered to your door
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The staff was amazing, the room was immaculate, and the Saturday morning yoga was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelled so clean. Also gave us an anniversary card
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony view was worth the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the proximity to the beach and the live music was great! A more traditional continental style breakfast would be better than the breakfast offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiqing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!! Beautiful views from the lake view rooms…,well worth the extra cost!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the water with a nice clean beach. Close to Acme and downtown TC. One has to drive for shopping and most restsurants or taverns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Probably won’t stay again

I don’t think we’ll return. The dirty sock in the dust pile in the closet wasn’t terrible, but the stains all over the bed sheets were disgusting. I will give credit to new sheets that were brought within the hour after calling however, changing hotel bed sheets usually isn’t something we’re coming to do. Kind of a strange vibe. Hotel was updated. Beach was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

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

Great view

It was my wife’s birthday and they made it very relaxing and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIRIAM

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely resort with fabulous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025