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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property

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

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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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Traverse City

With a stay at The Sierra Motel in Traverse City, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Front Street and 11 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan. .This motel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Traverse City Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Dennos Museum Center.
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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

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Randy's Diner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Front Street
The Sierra Motel offers 20 accommodations with air conditioning. This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 329 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, Chicago

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners did a great job make it feel retro. Cool place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really makes the most of being a 50s-era property with a groovy MCM ambience and well-appointed rooms, at an excellent location and everything taken care of by its friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Sierra Motel is so charming! The property is entirely renovated but with a hip, mid-century modern vibe! The owner was engaging and warm and our stay couldn't have been any better! I highly recommend this poperty!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest motel ever. Recently updated. Room was very clean. Perfect location for all Traverse City activities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute remodel! It fit our needs for our stay. Everything was clean and well thought out. The only thing I had an issue with is the mattress which was very firm and not comfortable at all. I think easier access to the ice machine would be helpful. Otherwise it's a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennon

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Quanit and cozy

Always welcoming and friendly owners. Very clean rooms with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so stinking cute! The pictures were exactly what we seen when we walked in. Even though the space was small, it wasn't cluttered and they utilized the area appropriately. We would definitely stay in the Sierra Motel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel, met our needs. Cute clean decor, well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

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

No cookie cutter here! Cozy and Super Spotless

If you want to stay in a Cozy, spotless room with such fine attention to detail look no further! This family owned business looks at all details big and small to make you feel comfortable and Taken care of. I always sleep soundly. The retro furnishings, vintage lighting and small touches make each room unique and special. The owners are on site and personally make sure you are taken care of! I’ve stayed in a lot of the waterfront hotels and this one of my top 3 places!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025