WEST BAY BEACH, A HOLIDAY INN RESORT, Traverse City

West Bay Beach, A Holiday Inn Resort - A beachfront resort with private dock, waterfront dining, and bay views

Located directly on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay, this Traverse City hotel features 173 rooms with partial bay views and floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room comes equipped with complimentary WiFi, 55-inch TVs, mini-fridges, and Bulgari bath amenities. The Corner Suites showcase picturesque bay views and include mid-century modern bedrooms with custom-built willow tree headboards, separate living rooms, and kitchenettes. West Bay Beach, A Holiday Inn Resort offers both indoor and outdoor heated pools, a whirlpool hot tub, and a sauna. The on-site Artisan Restaurant serves modern American cuisine, while live music performances entertain guests four days weekly on the waterfront patio. The resort's private dock provides watercraft rentals, and the property sits within a 10-kilometer radius of Cherry Capital Airport.

Pros

Private dock offers direct access to water activities and boat rentals

Live music performances four days weekly on the waterfront patio

Dual heated pools (indoor and outdoor) with hot tub and sauna

Custom-designed rooms feature willow tree woodwork and mid-century modern aesthetics

Cons

6 miles from Cherry Capital Airport

Standard rooms offer only partial bay views