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The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort

1529 Us 31 North, Traverse City, 49686, Michigan, United States

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Beachfront

Private beach area

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Water sports facilities on site

Spa tub

The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort is a 4-star hotel located in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. Address: 1529 Us 31 North. Located about 3.8mi from the city center, this lakeside property offers lake-view scenery and has 1,372 reviews, with prices starting from $94 per night.

Everything needed for a waterfront escape is on hand: Beachfront access with a private beach area (free), a free business center, free private parking, complimentary Wifi, and a fitness center free of charge. Water sports facilities on site (free), a spa tub, air conditioning, terrace, lake-view rooms, and non-smoking options round out the accommodations. Additional perks include a 24-hour front desk, live music/performances (free), wheelchair accessibility, beach chairs/Loungers (free), patio, elevator, picnic area, bathtubs, upper floors accessible by elevator, free toiletries, and balconies.

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, United States, this property offers lake-view amenities with a terrace, balcony, and patio for outdoor moments. On-site conveniences include free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a free business center to support work trips or longer stays. Accessibility features include wheelchair access and upper floors accessible by elevator, ensuring easy navigation to comfortable, non-smoking rooms.

Set against a lakeside backdrop, this retreat offers private beach access with free water sports on site and a spa tub for post-adventure relaxation. Outdoor moments can be savored on a terrace, balcony, or patio with views of the lake at every turn. Inside, air conditioning and non-smoking options ensure comfortable stays, while the lake-view ambience sets a relaxed tone for the trip.

Practical convenience comes in abundance: a 24-hour front desk, a free business center, and complimentary Wifi help guests stay on track. Free private parking keeps vehicles convenient, and a fitness center invites workouts without leaving the property. Free beach chairs and loungers, a picnic area, plus an elevator and patios or balconies make it easy to enjoy waterfront moments from any floor.

Live music performances on site are complimentary, adding evenings with a touch of entertainment. A selection of room styles rounds out the stay, including King Room, Beach View, Balcony; Petite, King, Beach View; and Walkout, King, Beach View, Sofa Bed, each offering lake-view comforts for couples, families, and groups seeking a Traverse City escape.

Closest airports

Cherry Capital Airport

1.8mi

Manistee County-Blacker Airport

47.8mi

Most popular amenities

Beachfront

Private beach area

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Water sports facilities on site

Spa tub

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Elevator

Picnic area

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa in The Baywatch Resort

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Walkout, King Size, Beach View, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

345 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Microwave

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This room has a sofa, microwave and air conditioning.

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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This room features a microwave, air conditioning and flat-screen TV.

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King Room, Beach View, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

340 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This room has a balcony and microwave.

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Petite, King Size, Beach View

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Microwave

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This room features a microwave, air conditioning and view.

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King Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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This room features a cable TV, microwave and air conditioning.

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King Room, Beach View, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

Spa tub

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Beach View Walkout King with Spa  in The Baywatch Resort

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Spa, King Size, Beach View

1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Lake view

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Terrace

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This room has a spa bath, microwave and flat-screen TV.

Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa in The Baywatch Resort

King Room, Beach View, Sofa, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

345 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

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This room has a balcony, microwave and air conditioning.

Beach View Balcony Petite King  in The Baywatch Resort

Petite, King Size, Beach View, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

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This room features air conditioning, flat-screen TV and microwave.

Beach View Balcony Double King  in The Baywatch Resort

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Room - 2 King, Beach View, Balcony

2 King Size Beds

345 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

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Guest reviews

9

1,372 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Murphy

8.2

July 2025

We love the walkout and private beach. Fairly convenient as it is a short drive to the downtown area. The staff is super friendly and the hotel is well maintained. The free breakfast boxes delivered to your door, are a convenient and great way to start the day without having to rush out for breakfast.

With other places we've stayed, when we've traveled, they came in daily to replace towels, grab trash......Here we stayed for multiple days, had to ask for new towels and we bagged garbage that stayed piled in the room until check out. I know that this is on a beach and there is bound to be sand that comes in, no matter how hard you try, but there should be something in the rooms for occupants to sweep the floor or it should be done by someone else if that's not an option. There was sand on the floor when we first checked in. I ended up showering and putting my shoes on to walk around and leave at the side of the bed as not to get sand in the bed.

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Wagner

10

June 2025

This hotel has an amazing location with a porch right on the beach. The rooms we had were very large and had a balcony right out towards the beach. We enjoyed watching the lake activity at day and the stars at night. There was great live music on the back porch during weekend, which stopped before 11pm so didn't disturb our sleep. All the employees were so friendly.

Because we were there before the summer season, they had a clever system of providing a few packable breakfast choices which we found on our door in the morning. Not a bad breakfast at all, but different then we expected.

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William

10

January 2025

We have stayed here a couple of times - once in a double king with a bay view and once in a single king with a parking lot view. Both views were our choice. Both rooms were very comfortable, We stayed in the winter and the prices were phenomenal -- less than $80.00 total per night for spacious, comfortable rooms. The bay view 'can't be beat' even in the winter. We were there during a snow storm and enjoyed watching ice balls forming in the waves on the bay. Even though we had a balcony, the room stayed toasty warm - no drafts. The single king room was huge -- it even had a large seating area with two comfortable chairs and a very large ottoman. The rooms were clean -- the entire resort is clean, and the bedding is very nice. I travel with my own pillow, but my husband said his were great. Each unit comes with microwave, mini-coffeemaker, refrigerator and a large tv. In the resort, there is a large work-out room and a small kitchen area with complimentary coffee, tea, and cocoa, plus ice cream for sale. They serve a mini-breakfast-in-a-box to your room. For a quick start to the day, it was plenty. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. A relevant fact for the summer, is that the resort is right on the bay with its own beach area.

No issues. We are totally satisfied with everything.

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Kathleen

9.1

June 2024

I loved how clean and nice the property was. When you’re driving down the road, this resort was in my opinion the nicest looking one. The staff checks in via text which I appreciate and check out was through text messaging which was really nice as I left super early.

The only con which is why I’m giving it a 9/10 is there was no safe in the room. I’ve never stayed at a resort or hotel before that didn’t have one in the room. Traveling solo it was a little frustrating to lug all my valuables down to the beach because I didn’t want to leave it in the room laying around.

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Ashley

8.2

November 2024

The staff was very friendly, the location was great. There was everything you could need right at the hotel. Awesome room, bathroom and the views were great. We loved staying here for the most part.

The breakfast options are not good. That was disappointing. They need to spread guests out more through out the facility. We had people above us that stomped around constantly and work us up quite frequently. There was also a constant beeping that sounded like it was right outside our room that was going off Throughout the night that was very irritating. It sounded as if someone was unlocking their door every few seconds. Also the hallways and elevators smelled of marijuana quite often which isn't pleasant.

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Pam

10

April 2025

Such a clean place and nice room! The view was outstanding on the bay side. The staff was very friendly. I also loved the idea of the continental breakfast being delivered to the room. It was small, but just enough to tide you over. The water pressure in the shower was amazing and the shampoo, conditioner and body wash pumps were such a great idea! We will definitely be back!

Although I loved the idea of the continental breakfast, I would have loved some other choices With less sugar… Maybe a bagel, breakfast bowl, etc.

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Patricia

10

September 2024

Staff was so friendly and helpful. This place was constantly being cleaned and shined! Our room was wonderful, very clean and so comfortable. Bathroom was very nice, shower was so nice, great towels. We were very happy with everything in this hotel.

We only had ONE complaint during our 4 night stay here and that was the horrible beach chairs and lounges. We actually could not even lay on them even with multiple beach towels piled on. They are cheap, hard, horrible pieces of plastic. We noticed on our walk down the beach that numerous resorts have these same awful chairs, they must have had a great salesperson! PLEASE, I beg of you, replace these horrible things. Your beach is spectacular, the views are astounding, we were blessed with the most awesome, warm weather but could hardly stand to attempt to sit on these torture chairs!!

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Butterfield

9.1

October 2024

Room was very nice and clean. We had a balcony on the Bay side which was very nice. If I had any complaints, it would be availability of any other amenities. We had to walk to the other building for coffee. Ice was on the first floor and we were on the 4th. Had to ask at the desk where it was as there was no info in the room. Requested no housekeeping service our first night but did request coffee pods and cups which we never got. Room was a little noisy. More than some hotels. You had to order a sack breakfast which was fair. Otherwise, good location for us. Very clean and new which was important to us.

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Erica

10

July 2025

Super clean!!! We loved the resort and staff! Super private beach with things to do close by. I left my special orthopedic pillow and they are going to ship it to me, which is absolutely wonderful. We loved the text feature, anytime we had a question you could text them and they responded very promptly. We also did yoga on the beach it was soooo nice and relaxing. Love that they offer things to do on the resort. Would recommend to family and friends!

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Keri

10

April 2025

What a perfect room and beautiful view of the bay for a couples escape. We were in the off-season, so the value was incredible and we had a room with a view and balcony. Our room was a bit on the smaller side, but it was exactly as described and as expected, and was all we needed. We did not walk down to the beach as temps were only in the 40s, but it looked beautiful and is just a handful of steps down to the water.

no complaints. front desk service was great. breakfast basket was a nice touch as well.

Points of Interest Around The Baywatch Resort

Airports

Cherry Capital Airport

1.8mi

Manistee County-Blacker Airport

47.8mi

Amenities of The Baywatch Resort

Beachfront

Private beach area

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Water sports facilities on site

Spa tub

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Elevator

Picnic area

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - The Baywatch Resort

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Baywatch Resort

When are the check-in and check-out times for The Baywatch Resort?

Planning to stay at The Baywatch Resort? Kindly note that you can check in after 04:00 PM and before 11:00 AM is when you'll need to check out.

Is vehicle parking offered by The Baywatch Resort?

Yes, there is parking available at The Baywatch Resort. The hotel offers free private parking on site, although it is important to note that parking reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at The Baywatch Resort?

The entry-level price at The Baywatch Resort is $94. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

What are the room types available at The Baywatch Resort?

At The Baywatch Resort, there are several types of rooms available. These include Non-View King with Spa, Beach View Walkout King with Spa, Non-View King, Beach View Balcony Double King, Non-View King Accessible, Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa, and Beach View Balcony Petite King. All rooms have a size ranging from 280 sqft to 344 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Occupancy varies from accommodating 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children. The bed sizes range from 1 Queen size bed to 2 King size beds.

What is there to do in The Baywatch Resort?

Guests at The Baywatch Resort can have a variety of leisure activities available to them during their stay. They can enjoy the hotel's beachfront location, with a private beach area for relaxation and sunbathing. The resort also offers water sports facilities on-site, allowing guests to engage in activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, or jet skiing. For those seeking relaxation, there is a spa tub available as well.

In addition to the beach amenities, guests can make use of the hotel's fitness center to stay active during their stay. The resort also has a business center, providing convenience for guests who need to work remotely or take care of any business-related matters.

Overall, guests at The Baywatch Resort can enjoy a range of leisure activities, from beachside relaxation to water sports and exercise facilities.

Can I use my credit card at The Baywatch Resort?

Yes, you can use your credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) as a form of payment at The Baywatch Resort. Cash payments are not accepted at this hotel.