Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, The Baywatch Resort offers a warm welcome with to-go breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy beach towels for your convenience, or stay fit at the gym.
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
Stone Hound Brewing - 4 min drive
About this property
The Baywatch Resort
The Baywatch Resort puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, and cross-country skiing and snowboarding are nearby. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Front Street. Fellow travelers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
104 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Gas grills
Traveling with children
Children's games
What to do
On the beach
Bicycle tour information
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Winery tours nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Facilities
ATM/banking
Picnic area
Fireplace in lobby
Fitness center
Bicycle parking
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Portable shower seat
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Baywatch Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Baywatch Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Baywatch Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Baywatch Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Baywatch Resort?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Baywatch Resort?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Turtle Creek Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Baywatch Resort and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center and a picnic area.
What's the area around The Baywatch Resort like?
The Baywatch Resort is a short 6-minute drive from Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and 10 minutes' walk from Traverse City Beach. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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The Baywatch Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
View
Breakfast
Beach
Location
Bed
Balcony
Bay
Water
What guests liked
The beach area was very clean, well-kept, and offered great views with chairs and towels provided. (222 reviews)
The hot tubs were a highlight, described as fabulous, wonderful, amazing, and superb by guests. (21 reviews)
The spa tubs in the rooms were a highlight, providing a relaxing experience for many guests. (19 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
Beautiful location
Chad
Chad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Excellent place to stay
We had a very nice stay at the Baywatch Resort! I would stay here again for sure! Very clean & had everything we needed.
Vicky
Vicky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Wonderful place, great service!
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Nice, great location & clean
Nice hotel - clean, comfortable with beach right outside your door. We’ve stayed here a couple of times and enjoyed it.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
great place to stay
jean
jean, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
2 night stay
Beautiful view of the bay from our two king room. Great customer service and the included breakfast delivered to the room was a nice touch. Would return if ever in the area again!
Katie
Katie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Relaxing
Employees all in and ready to assist for a good stay. Balcony on the lakeside was absolutely wonderful. We will definitely plan another stay here.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Nice clean room with a beautiful view from our balcony!
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
My room was very clean! Employees very friendly and accommodating
Lanene
Lanene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Great views!
sandra
sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Highly recommend!
Beautiful view. Clean rooms and comfortable bed. Very quiet. Friendly staff.
Gregory
Gregory, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2025
Clean room, loved that there was no carpeting. Beautiful terrace facing the beach. Quiet room and staff were all friendly & polite
John
John, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Beach view
I really like this hotel and its beaches. Just wish breakfast could be a bit more upscale. Rest is excellent
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Very memorable stay!
Kristian
Kristian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Great peopel
Great location. Concierge desk was so helpful - esp Bev arranging my morning transport to the ferry and having suggestions for things to do on Mac Island.
Angel
Angel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
One of the best resorts we have ever stayed at. Staff was very kind and helpful. Room was
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Great stay
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
Room was large and bed was comfortable. Refrigerator and microwave in the room. Very good shower with plenty of hot water. Beach area had chairs and chase lounges to relax in. There is a gas fire pit with a few chairs on the patio. Convenient location close to downtown.
Glenn
Glenn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
Clean beach hotel with a friendly staff. We were in a beach view King and it was wonderful. Our patio door unfortunately did not lock but we found a way to secure it. We met quite a few other couples around the fire pit and that was an unexpected plus. The hotel is quiet and close to eating places. We would definitely stay here again.
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2025
Great beach hotel
Wonderful balcony view of the beach and water! That made the room great and worth the stay in this newer property. However, it's not a resort, it's basically a hotel. No restaurant nor lounge to get a refreshment without driving somewhere. Breakfast box delivered to the room was a nice touch, but the choice was limited.
Kristen
Kristen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
One night stay
The room was clean. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
Clean Comfy Stay
Overall clean quiet stay. The beach is your pool, continental boxed breakfast is chosen and delivered to your room (no waffles etc) very clean rooms and comfortable beds. Restaurants nearby, boat rental nearby. 10 minute drive to downtown TC. The beach area has chairs provided and is very clean.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Hotel was clean and staff was friendly.
Jatin
Jatin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2025
I highly recommend this hotel!
This hotel was exceptional with the possible exception of no breakfast on site. The beach was very well kept with awesome views. The beach view balcony room was very nice. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Facilities newer and customer service, led by Michael and crew at front desk were the best. I highly recommend the place!!’