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8.5

977 reviews

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

1773 Us 31 North, Traverse City, 49686, Michigan, United States

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Beachfront

Private beach area

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Beach

Air conditioning

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel is a 3-star waterfront getaway in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. Located at 1773 Us 31 North, it sits about 4.1mi from the city center. Breakfast is offered to start mornings right, and rooms with lake views come with air conditioning for comfort.

On-site perks include free private parking, free WiFi, and an indoor swimming pool, plus beach access with a private beach area. Free amenities cover the fitness center, 24-hour front desk, and non-smoking rooms, while conveniences like a balcony, bathtub with free toiletries, and elevator add ease. Water sports facilities are available on site for an extra charge, and the property is wheelchair accessible.

With 1,016 reviews to rely on, Sugar Beach Resort Hotel promises a lakeside stay that blends sun, sea, and comfort. Prices start from $90, making this a wallet-friendly option for travelers chasing a beachy Michigan vibe. A dip in the lake, a stroll on the shore, and a stay that’s easy to reach from the city center await.

Set along the lake in Traverse City, Sugar Beach Resort Hotel delivers a breezy, lakeside escape with practical perks. Start mornings right with breakfast on offer, and enjoy rooms that often feature lake views paired with air conditioning for comfort. An indoor heated pool stays inviting year-round, with beach access and a private stretch just steps away for strolls and shoreline moments. On-site water sports facilities are available for an extra charge, and handy touches like balconies, bathtubs with free toiletries, and an elevator add ease to every stay.

A variety of room options ensures different travelers find a good fit, including King Room, Beach View with Sofa Bed; Standard Room; Petite, King; King/Queen Room, Beach View; Deluxe, King, Beach View, Sofa Bed, and more, all non-smoking. Each choice aims to balance comfort with value, offering arrangements that suit couples, families, and groups while keeping things simple and convenient.

Location and value come into focus just 4.1mi from downtown Traverse City, with prices starting from $90 per night. The property has earned a solid following, backed by 1,016 reviews that highlight the lakeside vibe and easy access to the city center. For payment, cash isn’t accepted, but Visa, Discover, Mastercard, and American Express are welcomed.

Closest airports

Cherry Capital Airport

2mi

Manistee County-Blacker Airport

48mi

Most popular amenities

Beachfront

Private beach area

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

Balcony

Free toiletries

Rooms

Deluxe Family Suite Beach View - First Floor in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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Deluxe Family Suite, Beach View

2 King Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

700 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This suite located on the first floor is equipped with a beach view features a microwave and refrigerator. A sofa bed is also included.

King Room with Sofa Bed - No View in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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King Room, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Washing machine

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a washing machine, a coffee machine, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Family Suite Beach View - Upper Floor in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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Family Suite, Beach View, Highfloor

1 Sofa Bed

2 King Size Beds

700 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Washing machine

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This suite features a sofa bed, microwave, and refrigerator. A flat-screen TV is also provided. This suite is located on the upper floor.

Deluxe King and Queen Room Beach View - First Floor in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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Deluxe, King/Queen, Beach View

1 King Size Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

400 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This room, located on the first floor, features a sea view and has a refrigerator and microwave.

King Room with Two King Beds - No View in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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Room - 2 King

2 King Size Beds

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Washing machine

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a coffee machine and a seating area. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed Beach View - First Floor in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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Deluxe, King Size, Beach View, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

400 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Washing machine

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More details

This beach view suite has a sofa bed and a flat-screen TV. A microwave and refrigerator are also included. This room is located on the first floor.

King Room with Sofa Bed Beach View - Upper Floor in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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King Room, Beach View, Highfloor, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

400 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Washing machine

+

More details

This room located on the upper floor has air conditioning and cable TV.

Junior Suite - Non Beach View in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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Junior Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

495 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Washing machine

Microwave

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Junior Suite Inner

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King Room, Beach View, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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King/Queen Room, Beach View

1 King Size Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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King and Queen Room - No View in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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King/Queen Room

1 King Size Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Washing machine

Microwave

+

More details

King and Queen Room Beach View - Upper Floor in Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

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King/Queen Room, Beach View, Highfloor

1 King Size Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

400 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

+

More details

Guest reviews

8.5

977 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Anonymous

8.2

June 2025

Beds were SO comfortable. Beach was plowed every morning and chairs were meticulously wiped down. The bay view was beautiful and surprisingly quiet!

The cold, boxed breakfast of course was not ideal, but it was nice to not have to leave our room. If coffee was brought up as well and there were more ways to customize the items in the box I would have little to complain about!

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Shawn

8.2

July 2025

The room was very clean, it was amazing being about to walk out onto the beach, the pool and hot tub were great also, the beds were comfortable. There's a lot to do right around the hotel. You can rent jet skis, boats, kayaks, and paddle boards right outside the hotel. We would definitely go again.

The boxed breakfast is what it is. You get to choose between a microwave Jimmy Dean sausage, egg, and cheese muffin, a donut, cereal, 2 hard boiled eggs in a bag, or yogurt. They all come with fruit, a water bottle, and a small OJ. It is nice that it's delivered to your door and you can choose the time.

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Anonymous

9.1

August 2025

We loved the well manicured beach with the most BEAUTIFUL view, plenty of seating for all, easy access to water rentals and even a huge bin of sand toys for the kids! Great pool and hot tub, fun little game room, and our room itself was clean, cozy, spacious and exactly what we needed for our stay!

We loved the breakfast delivery service compared to going to a continental breakfast (especially with kids), but would have liked just a few more warm breakfast options.

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Alisa

9.1

August 2025

The room and bed were clean and comfortable. Our son said he slept great on the sofa bed. Great location on the beach. Although our room overlooked the parking lot, it was peaceful, did not hear a lot of noise at all. The room and the bathroom were quite spacious. Anything we needed the front desk was right on it.

The only thing I was not accustomed to was the breakfast delivery, but I must say they had some healthy options, which was good.

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Michael

8.2

July 2024

I was put in a room that had been smoked in either a lot or recently or both? It was supposed to be a Non-smoking room. The staff were probably some of the nicest, kindest, and polite staff that I've met anywhere. They moved me at my leisure bc I was busy traveling the region the next day, I ended up in the same room across the hall with a balcony and a beach / bay view which was great. The spider webs on the patio attached to the door were pretty annoying when they wrapped around my face- lol. Its 3 or 4 floors and the noise level is high with families and young kids romping. The place was clean and mostly of maintained items, my drawers in the dresser would not stay closed making it difficult to walk from bed or table to restroom or door. beds, coffee refers and a microwave is a nice choice of amenities for myself. The laundry machines were clean but aged but worked fine- Someone did lift my Rick & Morty shirt though? Id like that back! The first room the towel rack with all the clean towels fell apart and spilled towels on the floor, so in my opinion if they updated the rooms to current times, they will reap the rewards of higher rates or at least the value would make sense. The Staff made it a great Stay bc they were genuinely helpful, kind, and appreciative of tips (people tip your hotel clerks if you want the benefits of receiving Yesses rather than No's when you need something from them. Great location of course being in East Bay area - nothing too far by walk, bike or car.

Updated rooms, no complaints its just time !

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Sorsha

10

July 2024

The mattresses were very comfortable, and I had a great night's sleep. I loved having a room looking over the water and the location was great. I liked having the box breakfast delivered to the door in the morning, ordered the box with oatmeal.

There wasn't unhappy with anything. I was able to smell cigarette smoke somehow coming from another room. It seemed to be smelled more intensely in the bathroom. I wasn't sure if my sisters and I could walk along the beach besides only in front of the hotel because of the signs stating that it was private. It would have been nice to walk down the beach.

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Renee

8.2

March 2025

Room 212 2nd floor March 21-23 The view was amazing. I wish the weather would have been in our favor, but all in all, the stay was just the getaway I needed. Jacuzzi was clean and hot, and the jets strong The pool was perfect Coffee in the lobby was good, too Highly recommended Resort

Only complaints where the shower head It sprays everywhere but down. I MacGyver a washcloth with a hair tie to create a more waterfall effect so we could rinse our hair lol

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John

8.2

February 2025

Room and beds were very comfortable. Carpets and under furniture could use a good vacuuming. Additions to the building make finding one's room a bit complicated if on the 3rd floor. Not much can be done about that and it was not a problem after the first time.

Cleanliness of the carpets and stairways. Boxed breakfast was adequate but I expected a buffet. Coffee maker was a 1-cup affair and there were insufficient coffee packets for my likes.

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Kimberly

8.2

September 2024

Beach, chairs, lobby, room generally clean. Excellent pool area with large pool, towels to use. Lobby has ice cream and snacks for purchase. The beds comfortable with lots of pillows, temp is self controlled.

The property is showing its age. Eaves are dirty with cobwebs, outside sitting area outside first floor rooms are full of bugs and spiders, cobwebs. Staff comes with blower but not satisfactory to keep tidy. Moldy-stained shower curtain.

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Ronna

8.2

April 2024

The resort was very nice and comfortable for my family. I liked that there was a complimentary breakfast, delivered to the room, and that the staff was accomodating. The room was exactly as shown and advertised and very clean and comfy. The pool was easily accessible for the kids and the location made it possible for the staff to see inside in case of an emergency.

A downfall was that the arcade was advertised to be a bit more exciting than it actually was, still fun though. The beds were a bit hard but not wholly uncomfortable as well

Points of Interest Around Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Airports

Cherry Capital Airport

2mi

Manistee County-Blacker Airport

48mi

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Beachfront

Private beach area

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

Balcony

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?

Your reservation at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel includes a check-in time of 04:00 PM and a check-out time of 11:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at the Sugar Beach Resort Hotel. The parking is free, private, and on site.

What are the rates at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?

Rates at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel commence from $90. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

Which room categories can I book at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?

The Sugar Beach Resort Hotel offers a variety of room types, including suites and doubles. The room sizes range from 301 sqft to 700 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy of the rooms varies, with some accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, and others accommodating up to 6 adults and 3 children. The bed sizes include King size beds, Queen size beds, and Sofa beds.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?

Guests at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel can make the most of their time by enjoying the leisure amenities offered. The hotel features a beachfront property with a private beach area where guests can relax and soak up the sun. They can also take advantage of the indoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. The pool is heated and is exclusively for adults, providing a serene and relaxing environment.

For those looking for more excitement, the hotel offers water sports facilities on site, allowing guests to engage in various activities such as snorkeling, kayaking or paddleboarding. After a day of fun in the sun, guests can unwind in the hot tub/jacuzzi, or lounge under the beach umbrellas and chairs provided. For fitness enthusiasts, there is also a fitness center available for use.

With such a range of leisure amenities, guests at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel can create unforgettable memories during their stay.

Is there a swimming pool at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?

The Sugar Beach Resort Hotel has one pool available. It is an indoor pool that is open all year round. However, it is limited to adults only and is heated for added comfort.

Which payment methods are supported by Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel accepts American Express, Discover, Visa, and Mastercard as payment methods. Cash is not accepted.