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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Lake Michigan
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December 2024
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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed
Reception
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Private beach, beach towels

The Baywatch Resort

On private beach
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1995)
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
The Baywatch Resort
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About the area

Map
230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan
The Sierra Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Sierra Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths
  • Housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sierra Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sierra Motel?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sierra Motel on 24 Dec 2024 start from AU$153.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Sierra Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sierra Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sierra Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sierra Motel located?

Situated in Traverse City, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Old Mission Peninsula and Lake Michigan. Front Street and The Dennos Museum Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 253 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 253 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ema

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little spot. Walking distance to downtown. Owners were very friendly and the room had everything we needed. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Super clean, great location, fun vibe, extraordinary hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the retro redo!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property so some of that is evident, but the owners have done SUCH a cute job renovating and updating this place and you can feel the heart in it! It feels very upscale and we felt well taken care of. Clean and comfy accommodations with cute details and beautiful spaces outside to enjoy. Incredibly kind staff and easy parking! Would stay again if in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great management that was very helpful and courteous. Cute rooms with fun retro vibe that were very clean. A little bit of road noise but not anything that really bothered me. This spot is very convenient to downtown Traverse City and Old Mission Peninsula. It had good parking, was safe, and was dog friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As we turned off Munson Avenue into the Sierra Motel's parking lot, I couldn't help but imagine cruising in a classic '59 Chevy Corvette or a '65 Ford Mustang Convertible! The Sierra Motel, which opened its doors in 1957, exudes delightful mid-century charm that really grabbed us. Owners Barrett and Andrea, who have relocated from Napa Valley, have meticulously updated the motel. Our stay featured a luxurious king-size bed, high-quality furniture and fixtures that reflect the quintessential Mid-Century Modern style, and a well-appointed bathroom with stunning tile work. The era-appropriate paint schemes, both inside and out, added to the overall "cool" vibe of the place. We are eagerly looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first time at this property and it was fantastic! Vacasa answered my questions quickly and professionally. Great memories were made, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Kalamazoo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cute vibe, easy check in/out, and very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee, McKinney TX

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a wonderful stay and the owners were very nice and gracious. Our only discomfort was that the beds were quite firm and we are soft mattress people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room would be better suited with one bed and a small sleeper sofa. Nice style but room was too cramped. Mattress was hard. Owners tried to be accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, clean, close to town and right off bike trail. The owners Barrett and Andrea are very friendly and accomodating, and provide a fun mid-century modern experience. Highly recommend seeing Traverse city by bike, and you can rent them at the motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and service. The rooms were very chic and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute motel. Very clean, the staff is super accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a motel, and so the rooms are small with basic amenities, and open to the parking lot. That said, it provides everything you need, it is clean and well maintained, and the responsiveness to requests (extra pillows or coffee) was rapid and pleasant. The location is great. The rooms are bright and decorated in a charming aesthetic maintained in every detail throughout the interior and exterior of the units. Many features seemed new (mattresses, bathroom fixtures, light fixtures). Special call out to the full length mirror and waterfall shower head! This was a perfect place for our short stay in Traverse City.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay.
Motel was nice and very clean and comfortable. Road noise was not too bad seeing that it is right the road. Average cost for the area. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024