BAYSHORE RESORT, Traverse City

Bayshore Resort - Victorian waterfront hotel with private beach, indoor pool, and bay views

Located on West Grand Traverse Bay's sandy shores, this Victorian-style Traverse City hotel features 120 air-conditioned rooms and suites. The beachfront property offers accommodations ranging from standard rooms with king or queen beds to luxurious suites equipped with two-person spa tubs, fireplaces, and wet bars. Bayshore Resort's rooms include flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and complimentary Wi-Fi, with select units featuring private balconies or beach-level patios. The property maintains an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and game room. A daily continental breakfast and beach amenities, including chairs and towels, are provided for guests. The hotel sits 1 mile from Dennos Museum Center and 6 miles from Cherry Capital Airport. Downtown's shopping and dining district is within walking distance, while area wineries and Sleeping Bear Dunes require a short drive.

Pros

Memorial Day through Labor Day jet-ski and boat rentals available through on-site Aussie Watersports

Free parking and guest laundry facilities

Multiple conference rooms with flexible setup options

Direct beach access with complimentary beach chairs and towels

Cons

Standard rooms lack bay views and balconies

6 miles distance from airport requires transportation planning