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Reviews of The Baywatch Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1529 US 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686, United States

#2 of 36 hotels in Traverse City

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1323 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    10
    Would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They have lots of signs about fines for smoking but don’t seem to stop anyone. I am allergic to smoke so was very hopeful it would be enforced. Lucky the people checked out after the first night.

    The beach front is awesome. Loved the breakfast being delivered to the room.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very PLEASED with Baywatch Resort…very DISPLEASED with Booking.com on this stay. We were ripped off by Booking.com!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony Petite King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A hot breakfast would be a very nice addition, even though it would add to the cost.

    Conveniently located, looking out over the Bay. Rooms are spacious. Breakfasts were small, but adequate, conveniently delivered to our room. Wonderful shower! The Staff were all very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Beach View Balcony Double King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful views. Very clean.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    10
    We will definitely stay here again if in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony Double King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The people in the room next to us were very loud and had their TV very loud most of the time.

    Very friendly staff, clean and comfy rooms. Beautiful view of the bay

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    10
    Very nice property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach View Balcony Double King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No pool and breakfast very cheap

    Great view of Lake and beachfront

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    10
    Great stay, amazing views! Will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The view was amazing!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    8.0
    good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Non-View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    good trip, great rooms that were clean. breakfast was not what we expected and was not great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Non-View King with Spa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We absolutely loved our stay here. The staff is friendly and hospitable. The facilities are so clean, and they have CO Bigelow products in the bathroom ! Also the beach si right out the back door.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Walkout Petite King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well for a petite king room it was very nice but maybe a lil pricey, but it was August. We enjoyed our stay very much!

    Super friendly staff. Great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    10
    Relaxing and beautiful view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We like everything.

    Right on the water beautiful views. Very clean and close to attractions.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    The views from the room balcony

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    9.0
    Nice, comfortable, relaxing hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room on the first floor was a bit chilly and damp, as it was always in shade. As the outdoor temperature was higher, we slept with opened terrace door for warmth and fresher air. Beds seemed too soft, but it is the matter of taste.

    Our family had two rooms, non view on the fourth floor and walkout on the first floor. The room on the upper floor was really spacious, modern, bright, and warm. The room on the first floor had an astonishing view and a direct access to the beach. I believe, the room with a balcony would be spotless.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    8.0
    Location worked out well for what we wanted to do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Non-View King Accessible
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No pool. We had a spa room and the jetted tub was extremely loud. TV was a bit complicated.

    Location was great. Beach was nice. Be sure to get lakefront room. (We had road side). Breakfast was done conveniently.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Non-View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were very uncomfortable. Pillows were lumpy

    Loved the location. Right on the beach was beautiful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony Petite King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location Beautiful comfortable room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    10
    Stunning View. Relaxing Stay. Great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Gorgeous view Friendly, hardworking, polite management and staff. They anticipated your every need and cheerfully and professionally provided service. Great housekeeping staff. Great location for exploring the area Comfortable bed and good AC Pretty beach with hotel provided chairs, towels, toys

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect and has become our annual end of summer trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Walkout King with Spa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I would like to see added is a broom and dust pan to the room for quick cleanup of sand. It’s not possible to not get sand in room and it would be nice to just sweep it up ourselves.

    The location and the beach was perfect, the walkout room is very convenient for accessing the beach.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    10
    Great value and wonderful hospitality from the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Non-View King Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked the convenience of the breakfast boxes delivered outside your door because we were getting an early start on our activities. The hotel has local ice creams for sale and it’s super easy to use the beach because they provide towels and chairs.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    10
    It was a great stay. Very relaxing and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean with a good location both on the water and to town.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    10
    Very enjoyable stay. I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony Petite King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast. Although they deliver to your room it is a vending machine type meal in my opinion. Did have coffee and hot water for tea available at all times.

    We had a room with a balcony and the view was amazing! Would definitely want that again. Nice beach area with towels and floats to use. Room and bathrooms were decent.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    8.0
    Overall a terrific option to stay on the beach/bay with close proximity to the water. Very swimmable beach, plenty
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Walkout King with Sleeper Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room smelled very sour/musty (Maybe it was it was the HVAC?). Traffic made it an ordeal to go anywhere.

    Beach chairs, beach space and seating, breakfast, common spaces, hard surface flooring, comfortable bed, fridge and microwave.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room and facilities were very clean. The beach area was also cleaned and dragged in the mornings wth chairs and towels to use. The property had some inflatable floats on site for guests to use and saturday evening music was outside. Staff was helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    10
    was a nice weekend break from the grind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Balcony Petite King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    porch had a lot of spiders, could have used a broom

    room was very comfortable

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    9.0
    A great beachfront hotel in Traverse City
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach View Walkout King with Spa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom needed attention, sink was slow to drain, and toilet seat loose. More intensive cleaning needed in bathroom around shower, baseboards and floor.

    Location at beachfront, wonderful beach. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast brought to your room each morning.

    Stayed in August 2025

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