We chose to stay at Bayshore resort because it is right on the water which was really nice, and we booked a room with a jacuzzi and balcony which looked nice online. The jacuzzi in the room was definitely a highlight and made the stay feel relaxing. That being said, the balcony was pretty disappointing. We were on the first floor and it was really small with plastic chairs and no sunlight, so we didn't end up using it at all. It felt a bit misleading compared to how it looked on the website but we didn't care too much.. We did enjoy the pool and hot tub, and overall the place has more of an older, vintage feel. The staff were really nice and anytime we requested something it was handled quickly and everything went smoothly. I would consider staying again, but I would maybe skip the balcony next time. read more

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This hotel was perfect. Easy access to private beach, right out front, great pool & nice breakfast buffet with friendly staff. read more

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We stayed for three nights at the end of May before the crowds and prices sky rocket. A big thank you to the gal who checked us in and worked out an issue with our room. We had a very nice lakeside room with a spacious balcony. One word of caution the rooms facing east especially the lower levels look at a crummy empty lot. The third floor may be somewhat better. They do warn you that the view of the lake is partial and perhaps better than looking at the parking lot but... The room itself was nice with a larger refrigerator and an extra sink outside the bathroom which is handy. There is a large indoor pool which we didn't use but it looked inviting. The location is close enough to downtown and all of the shops and restaurants that you can walk - under a mile each way. They also have a shuttle bus that on request will take you into town which we used one night when we decided we would only walk back. The only minor ding is their free breakfast was weak compared to most chain hotels. The hot entrees never varied over the three mornings. Overall for the rate this was a great experience. read more

I went to this hotel in January so we had a nice lake view room and the price was right. It was very clean and it was your average continental breakfast. Very polite and friendly people at check-in. read more

The Christmas spread was spectacular. Enjoyed ourselves and felt satisfied with the meal. Merry Christmas to all!

Stayed for an impromptu girls weekend. When checking in heard that 2 hockey teams were staying there for a local tournament - yikes! We never heard them! Hotel staff were great! Nice pool & hot tub. Amazing breakfast included - waffles, eggs, sausage.... What a deal! Will definitely be back Early February, basic room, 2 queen beds, 2 nights, $200 read more

Nice place and the staff is great. The parking lot is way too small. I loved the continental breakfast it was good.

We love this hotel and it's older but cozy atmosphere. I like how when you enter the lobby from the outside, there is a fireplace and sitting area to lounge at. The staff were very friendly and accommodating to our needs. My toddler is extremely active and wakes up early like he had five cups of coffee in...so I requested for a ground floor for the room we booked so as to not disturb any other guests to be below us. In swift response, they got back to me telling me the got us a room on the beach floor. We were so grateful and extremely satisfied with our accommodations! Wallpaper and some furniture definitely look way past the times and probably need a huge upgrade for the a average guest but honestly, it is one of the many reasons why my family & I enjoy Bayshore lol. I mean, it exudes history and time and we love that. Breakfast is simple with omelette choices and breakfast sausages and waffle maker and bagels. Seating is limited so I either try to go very early or towards the end lol. The pool is very exposed in the lobby area but not an issue for us...I see it could potentially be for some as it is in a very unusual location in the hotel. But overall, we always enjoy staying at Bayshore Resort whenever we visit Traverse City! read more

We bought a Groupon for one night for this resort for a little over $60, but it was a 4 hour drive so we decided we would stay a second night and since that wasn't a Groupon - we had to pay $309!!! We figured the average for the 2 nights was $185 so that made it a little easier to take! The hotel was okay, but I'm sure the price is so high because the location and view from the rooms is amazing. We did request a view of the water so that increased our price! We liked the hot tub and pool area and they had many towels available for the guests. While we were there, they had two weddings going on and so I'm guessing that is a big part of the draw for this hotel. The employees were nice and helpful. The free breakfast was fine, with all of your typical hotel breakfast items. They did run out of batter for the waffle machine and I was surprised when they said "oh I guess we are all out" and weren't able to refill it! We were at breakfast at around 9 am and I believe breakfast goes until 11, so that was unusual! read more

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It's a nice property, very friendly staff, rooms are clean and cozy. Plus, room service knew we were staying more than one night, so didn't bother us for cleaning. You can make a call to the desk if you need more of anything. To me, that is priceless. read more

If you stay here just be aware that the shuttle service is a total joke. We had an 8pm reservation. The shuttle driver told us that they run u til midnight. We call the hotel to request our shuttle to come back and the clerk informed us that the shuttles o my run until 10pm. They gave us a list of taxis to call and multiple numbers were out of service. It was a nice hotel but don't rely on them for anything other than a place to sleep.. I love this area but I will never ever stay at this location again. For the money spent on this room for my anniversary weekend and the services promised I'm sorely disappointed and dissatisfied read more

I found this hotel on Groupon offering a special deal on their jacuzzi suites. I also noticed they had an indoor pool, so I decided a mini-vacation was in order. It's definitely a drive (6.5 hours) from Chicago, but it's a really pretty drive and this hotel is totally worth it. We were basically the only people there. We checked in and then had the pool completely to ourselves for a couple hours. Then we went and picked up dinner and brought it back to our room. And we relaxed in the room's jacuzzi after dinner. Our room had a balcony with an amazing view of the bay. The bed was super comfy as well. I highly recommend this resort for a safe, relaxing mini-vacation. The front desk said they would beat or honor any online prices if you booked through them direct. I will definitely be back sooner than later! read more

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Such a great experience. Relaxing, clean, great staff and beautiful view. We can't wait to come back. read more

i loved it because it had really good breakfast options like eggs waffles and sausage. it also had really nice pool and hot tub. the best part was it had an arcade on the floor of the beach. we will definitely be back read more

It was fine. The room (2Q bay view) was large and clean. Superb view. The hotel is in need of some updates and modernization and repairs. The gym is awful. Old unusable equipment. Breakfast was typical motel fare, waffle maker et al. Location to downtown is not really walkable unless u feel like getting all ur steps in for the day just getting there. The boat rental place onsite was not open which was a bummer. It was fine. read more

This property on the beach is worth every penny. The onsite water sport rentals, the proximity to Front Street, the ample parking and limited number of rooms all make for a great choice in Traverse City. The staff is friendly, the rooms and common areas are clean and Covid appropriate, and the grab and go breakfast is complimentary. It's a great choice for a relaxing stay on the bay with friends and loved ones! read more

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What a kind and thoughtful staff. We were forced to stay in Traverse City with a broke down car. Glad we ended up here. The shuttle guy took me to my car in the morning and the other staff allowed us to store our personal belongings in the office till the car was fixed! Great place!!! read more

The bay front room was totally worth the little extra we paid for the full view. The romance package included a local sparkling wine and chocolate covered dried cherries- I couldn't have asked for a more perfect package. Staff was very friendly and the room was clean, and it seems to have been updated recently. The balcony could have been cleaner (spiders!), but I'm sure that is hard to maintain with the bay front. Perfect location! Definitely would visit again. read more

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3rd time here in 3 years. Still very happy with staff, service, cleanliness, breakfast area and food, and grounds. We get a discount due to the event we attend each year so it is easy to keep coming back. But while we are here we have no complaints. Nice location on Front Street just outside of the main business district but very easy to walk to downtown shops and restaurants. The pool and hot tub area is well kept and always clean. You have to take the elevator down to bottom floor to walk right out to the beach. Very nice views of the bay and you can take a long walk in front of the homes near the resort. A go to place in my book...especially for the right price. read more

This is a very nice hotel. We stayed for one night the Friday after Thanksgiving. The rate was very reasonable. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The room was very comfortable, but not all the lamps worked, which made it a little dark. They have an indoor pool and jacuzzi. We only tried the latter and found it very relaxing. There is a nice continental breakfast with scrambled eggs and omelets. Usually, eggs in a continental breakfast are dry, but these were quite good. We were pleasantly surprised. I am sure this place is more pricey during the summer months, but it is quite a bargain in late November. read more

So far it's been good with a few minor misses. PROS: staff is awesome. Very personable and professional. Even in the halls with the facilities crew they too will acknowledge you and make small talk. This city is great for that. Bed is comfy. Shower pressure check - good. Plenty of room. We were on the "beach front" level. Read: basement. Lmao!!! It was ok. Not too bad. On site laundry facility. On site video arcade for kids. Overall very family friendly. Love housekeeping coming in early to turn the room around. They do a very nice job. The in room hot tub rocks. CONS: Wifi here is awful. Sorry gang. Just dreadful. You will get kicked off from time to time. Don't ask how long it's taken me to get this posted. Perhaps it's cause we are in the lower level though I moved to the outside shared deck on the water on the property same thing. Day one our commode clogged. Day two same thing. The upside is no overflow and maintenance was all over it both times. Asked if they could leave the plunger. Guess not. Day four guess who we ran into in the hall? Maintenance going to unclog another toilet. Seriously? Just upgrade these already. Highly discouraging. I'd stay here again. The location is perfect. The staff is awesome. Hate the wifi gig and toilet issue but it is what it is...I felt safe and liked my stay. read more

Location. Location. Location. They have it. Beautiful lobby is a great gathering space with its 15' high xmas tree and warm fire. A out a mile from downtown. Super convenient. Rooms were very clean and when we requested they be cleaned it was done very promptly. Free breakfast isn't fantastic but it's included in room rate so I won't complain. Indoor pool appeared to be really clean with plenty of water movement when no one was in the pool (I assumed that meant excellent circulation. We'd for sure stay here again. read more

My mom, daughter, and I took a girls' road trip for my daughter's Spring Break this year, and after comparing a few hotels in the area, I chose this place. It's on one of the main streets in Traverse City, with an ample parking lot, in a great location. The hotel itself is older but clean and very well maintained. Everyone at the front desk was friendly and helpful. The pool faces the front desk and there's also a hot tub. It can get crowded, so we had to strategically plan when we wanted to go. Our room was rather standard (no fridge or microwave), but we had a balcony with a nice view. A pretty standard continental breakfast is included in the room rates, but they also have waffle makers and also do a (microwaved) breakfast sandwich or sausage patty for some additional protein. Unlimited coffee/tea and juice, which is nice. They have a small fitness room and mini arcade for kids, on the lower level. The downstairs leads to the private beach as well, which we loved. Just walk out the door and you're there! Loved it. Also great wifi! It connected automatically every time we came back in. The only negative is that they don't have a restaurant onsite, and one night it was pouring so I had to hop in the car to go get us dinner. The hotel is right across the street from a nice breakfast place, and also a new Mexican restaurant that had just opened, plus it's minutes from downtown. We really enjoyed our time in Traverse City and would definitely stay here again. read more

Bayshore Resort Traverse City... I have been to this resort numerous times(q1994)and have always loved it. Recently re-married and just needed a get a way, we decided to go to Traverse City for a romantic shopping kind of weekend and booked this hotel more than a month ago. Walked into the room and immediately we both smelled stale cigarette smoke in a nonsmoking hotel!!! We called front desk and explained issue. We were asked to leave the room for 10 minutes so someone could pour powder on carpet and vacuum room. We returned after 20 minutes...I used to be a smoker, have had bronchitis and pneumonia and no longer able to be around smoke and different environmental allergies. Stuff poured on carpet made it worse, then my spouse started not feeling well(my throat was swelling, lips tingling, eyes watering and coughing) . We will not be returning . We were refunded the two nights. We asked about the next weekend and was told it was a suite and open, but at ridiculously hyped up price! Manager discouraged us from rebooking for next weekend due to hockey tournament in town. Who cares!!! We were going shopping for furniture and alone time! She stated room rate and offered no accommodating price compared to what we had paid...we requested a refund and drove back home 1 hr and 20 minutes away, me crying the majority of the way home. Bayshore has lost a repeat loyal customer. Would suggest anyone booking a room to ask if anyone smoked in the room. It was disheartening how we were treated considering how loyal we are to this hotel and have gone there often. Will be looking for a new hotel to enjoy a romantic, shopping weekend....Bayshore should be ashamed! Our clothing we had on while in the the room for a little more than an hour absolutely stink. Staff failed completely...really....would of it been that hard to find when the room above it or the corner we requested would be available, as we told the manager and new girl on board we were flexible. Manager totally failed in the customer service and training of new employee....very upset and we are home! Just do not get the lack of management and making sure your visitor is happy...oh wait..the hotel was full, we must have been considered local, so our requesting a refund was no financial consequence to hotel...we were not treated as loyal, local customers!!! Guess locals are treated differently than " real visitors"..... read more

This is essentially a 1986 Holiday Inn - unchanged except for wifi. Souless rooms with threadbare towels, plastic cups, florescent lights, etc. All for $250/night. read more

This is a really nice hotel. They have nice amenities like several tennis courts, a small gym, an in door pool and is right at the beach so you have beach access straight from the hotel. We had a room with a lake view which was amazing! The room also had a hot tub which was used quite a bit by our son. Everyone that works here were very nice, they acknowledge you and give you lot's of ideas on things to do if you ask them. They also like making a little small talk which makes the stay much nicer and it feels more personal. There are lot's of good restaurants and down town near by and it's easy to get to places nearby. CONS: The breakfast is a little boring and the wifi wasn't all that fast but when we were here all rooms were sold out and who comes here for blazing fast wifi anyway? We will definitely come back to this hotel if we come back to Travese City which I'm sure we will. read more

Very nice location, close to downtown. Only about 30 minutes away from Sleeping Bear. This hotel has so many nice amenities including a beach behind the resort where you can watches sunsets and sunrises. We also really recommend the rooms facing the water because the views are amazing. Service was also great. We enjoyed our stay and can't wait to be back! read more

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We had a great experience staying here. We were greeted right away by their friendly staff and checked in by Kevin. He was so knowledgeable about the area. He provided us with a list of great locations to hit while in town and we loved every one of them. We had a room with a balcony, it had a very pretty view looking out over the water. The room was clean and comfortable. As a hotel they had a nice breakfast spread, and I loved that I could get coffee at any time of the day. The main reason we booked here was location. We started our stay on their beautiful beach, followed by walking just a couple blocks to dinner and drinks. Perfect location for being in the action. We can't wait to return. read more

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The location is great location, but the amenities are DATED. And that means that the rooms are stuck in the early 1990's. It's not worth the price you pay. Pros: Extremely friendly staff Location on the bay Really close to Downtown Cons: Don't get a room near the pool Older rooms Dark Breakfast ends at 10:00 AM read more

I stayed here last week with a couple of friends and had a situation that I felt uncomfortable with. We spoke to the manager who got to the bottom of it and made everything right! She did the right thing and handled it well. We appreciate her professionalism and attention. I would recommend this to others and would stay here again. read more

We checked in on a Saturday evening and did not arrive until later than expected due to bad weather on the trip down; however, the receptionist was so friendly and sweet. After hearing about the snow storm, she upgraded our room to a better view. She also recommended a great restaurant for steak, Modes Bum Steer. The hotel is very clean, everyone is extremely gracious--we really enjoyed our time here. read more

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I was in Traverse City and came back to Bayshore. Again, they gave me a free upgrade to a better room - this time a beach front room. Staff were just as friendly and helpful as before. I am tempted to up them to 4 stars but, the breakfast is just too lacking. And, no coffee maker in the room? Boo! Yes, I paid off-season rates but, when I've stayed here during peak, still no coffee in the room and same breakfast...bleh... Hint: Want a high quality breakfast close by? Try the Happy Hog Cafe, just across the street! read more

My boyfriend and I came here for memorial weekend, the rooms are pricey but well worth it considering being on the beach! We got a partial view with a king bed and jacuzzi. We tried to change our room for the full view but they didn't have any more rooms which really made me upset but the partial view was still great! The staff was very nice and polite, no issues with them. The partial view rooms are on the sides of the building, The only down part is you can see people walking to the beach right outside your balcony so be careful if your naked in your room. The room was clean and the view was still great but I don't personally like all the mirror wall. The jacuzzi was HUGE ! Really nice jacuzzi, although every time anyone turned on their jacuzzi you can hear it from a mile away! Very loud. The beach is so nice, got to watch the sunset which was so beautiful! Definitely recommend coming here if you don't mind hearing jacuzzi noise on and off. The complementary breakfast was nice as well nothing special just a standard breakfast food like grab and go kinda thing. read more

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Excellent place to stay! Bayshore is right on the water and has a private beach area with tables/chairs and lounge chairs. There are also jet ski, boat and kayak rentals on site. The king size jacuzzi room was amazing! There was even a balcony with a view of the water. The room was clean and very big. It is also within walking distance of downtown TC. The front desk was extremely friendly and accomodating! The room came with a free breakfast which was not anything special - we ended up skipping that on the second day. That is my only complaint! read more

What a let down. Room was unclean and we could hear the road noise the short time we stayed. After initial complaint the staff referred us to the booking company and we were given a full refund. We could only stand to be in the room for 15 minutes. Would be 1 star but the staff was helpful with the refund. read more

We stayed here for Memorial Day weekend- we came wearing masks due to coronavirus. When we first walked in, we were surprised to see that not only were they not enforcing wearing masks- they were not practicing social distancing. We got to our room that was 375.00 a night- the view was amazing. We called to get sheets for the pullout bed- the person that brought them didn't even wear a mask. He said "there were only 8 cases in Traverse City so he would take his chances" Well, what if he was infected and was infecting people? The next morning, I called to tell them we were leaving for the day and asked if housekeeping could come. The gentleman working the front desk said "due to the virus, housekeeping will not be cleaning room until check out" I told him it didn't make sense considering people don't even wear masks in the hotel. We were supposed to stay for a week- needless to say, with no housekeeping and no enforcement of rules put in place to protect us and everyone around us- we checked out early. If Traverse City is worried about visitors bringing Covid-19, they should be more worried that Bayshore Inn is not doing anything to protect their guests read more

The room was nice and all of the staff was friendly! Breakfast is complimentary and basic but it gets the job done!

Overall and enjoyable stay. The staff was nice, helpful, courteous. The pool area was so nice in the winter-- it was humid, warm, the hot tub was so relaxing. They also allowed us to bring a friend in, which was nice. Breakfast was dependable, and had decent options (sausage, omelet, waffles, cereal, fresh fruit, coffee, juice). There was stuff to make my own egg breakfast sandwich is was a nice start to the day. the location is great for traverse city, and it was must be even better in the summer. Finally, I appreciate the the hotel in general is fragrance-free, the bedding does not smell of artificial cleaners. There were fresh towels daily. Yes, the decor is dated, but that didn't bother me at all. I would definitely come back. read more

I stayed here for three nights because I had a work assignment in Traverse City. They gave me a room on the parking lot side, but hey, I wasn't here for vacation, right? I would say the biggest pro was the speedy wifi without having to enter an access code. The internet was down for a few hours on one day, but they had their provider on site to fix it right away. Breakfast was nice...lots of variety. Then the not so nice part: This hotel is awesome if you like your average old fashioned hotel color combinations and furniture. The room was clean, but blah. No coffeemaker and no mini-fridge (you could rent the latter for $10 a day). After a long day of work, working until almost midnight, it would've been nice to come "home" to a nice cold one, but alas. The lobby was smelly and way over-sized. I think the smell had something to do with the pool that was next to the lobby, but it didn't smell like pool. Some technology-related stuff: Wherever I had my blackberry in a radius of 8 feet from the alarm clock, the alarm clock's speakers would make that annoying cell phone signal sound. I turned off the alarm clock to get rid of it. If you like to check your blackberry/iPhone, Droid or whatever while sitting on the toilet (and who doesn't?), be prepared for a free LSD trip. The tiled floor makes you dizzy when looking at your phone. As a place to stay for work this was pretty OK, except for the lack of coffee maker. When I return to Traverse City for a personal trip, I'll be sure to look for something better though. read more

As summer slowly approaches, Michiganders can't help but think about all that our beloved "up north" has to offer. One of my favorite places to go is a short four hour drive from Metro-Detroit and worth the drive. Wineries, beaches, downtown, shopping, incredible views, Lake Michigan... Traverse City seems to be the definition of "Pure Michigan". It is a great place to vacation with the family, a few couples, your significant other, or a group of friends. TC is also the perfect place for a weekend get-away, wine tasting tour, wedding, or in my case... a bachelorette party. I found myself in Traverse City for a long weekend in August surrounded by about 20 women who are closest to me. It can be difficult and pricey to find a place in the summer months to house that many, as most rentals want you to commit to a week-long stay. With a little hesitation, we booked five rooms at a hotel based on my maid of honor's confidence that the place was beautiful. Our ladies weekend getaway turned out to be one of the best; largely in part to our stay at the Bayshore Resort. How much you pay per night is going to depend on when you go, what floor you are on, and the type of room you want. My advice is to pay a little extra to have a room on the beach level and have a bay view so the beach and water are basically at your doorstep. The room I stayed in was upgraded to a spa room, which in this case the Jacuzzi tub was used as a cooler for our beverages, but this option would be a great choice for a romantic getaway. The also have basic rooms and suites. Bayshore Resort is absolutely beautiful. It is a sprawling estate with a nice hotel feel on the inside and a Florida beach feel on the outside. As soon as you dig your feet in the sand at this resort, after a long day of wine tasting, you will be hooked too. read more