Traverse City - Grand Traverse Bay Sun, sand and water are plentiful in Traverse City in the summertime and residents and visitors alike can't get enough. On sunny summer days, you'll find the beaches of West Grand Traverse Bay - located just a block from Downtown Traverse City - crowded with sunbathers enjoying the cool waters as boaters pull in and out of the harbor at Clinch Park. A short walk from the beach and you will find yourself in the heart of vibrant Downtown Traverse City with its shops, restaurants and taverns. You can stay right on the beach at many motels in the area and there are plenty of city parks and beaches on both West Bay and on East Bay. Campers can stay at the State Park on East Bay. Traverse City also offers a wealth of recreational and entertainment opportunities including great championship golf, wineries and vineyards on the Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula, great shopping and dining and a robust nightlife. Traverse City - Grand Traverse Bay Featured Lodging West Grand Traverse Bay | East Grand Traverse Bay Bayshore Resort Our Victorian style hotel is nestled on the sandy beach of Michigan's West Grand Traverse Bay and offers the best of all you love about Traverse City - a great waterfront location and only a stroll away from the charm of downtown Traverse City, with its diverse dining, shopping and nightlife. Our accommodations include Bayfront Rooms, Spa Rooms and Suites all with gorgeous views of the beach and the Bay or choose from the more economical Bayview and Standard Rooms. Either way, you can't go wrong in one of Bayshore Resort's immaculately clean, smoke-free rooms. 833 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 49686 1-800-634-4401 Grand Beach Resort Hotel The Grand Beach Resort Hotel is an inviting 97-unit beach front resort which is situated on over 300 feet of sugar sand beach on East Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, Michigan. Over 300 Feet of Sugar Sand Beach * Private Balconies * Heated Indoor Swimming Pool * Heated Indoor Spa * Complimentary Continental Breakfast * In-Room Refrigerators * HBO & In-Room VCRs * In-Room Coffee * High Speed Wireless Internet Connection 1683 US-31 North Traverse City, MI 49686 1.800.968.1992 Sugar Beach Resort Hotel The Sugar Beach Resort Hotel is located on beautiful East Grand Traverse Bay. With a large sugar sand beach, friendly staff and deluxe accommodations, this is a perfect vacation destination for families of any size. - Over 300 Feet of Sugar Sand Beach * Private Balconies * Heated Indoor Swimming Pool * Heated Indoor Spa * Complimentary Continental Breakfast * In-Room Refrigerators * HBO & In-Room VCRs * In-Room Coffee * High Speed Wireless Internet Connection 1773 U.S. 31 North Traverse City, MI 49686 1.800.509.1995 Holiday Inn - West Bay Welcome to the Holiday Inn West Bay, the premier destination for visitors looking to experience the wonders of the Grand Traverse region. As the only full-service resort located on the waterfront in beautiful downtown Traverse City, the Holiday Inn West Bay provides award-winning service in lodging, dining, entertainment and conference planning. The Holiday Inn West Bay features 179 guest rooms that are newly decorated with a contemporary look, and all are designed to provide maximum comfort for guests. 615 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 49686 (800) 888-8020 Cherry Tree Inn and Suites Experience the ambiance and warmth of the Cherry Tree Inn and Suites. Soft music from the grand piano and the smiling faces of our specially trained staff greet you. Whether your visit to the Grand Traverse area is for business or pleasure, your comfort and service are our reasons for being so make yourself at home... we're always happy to see you! There is nothing standard about our "Standard" Room! Two Queen size beds, a comfortable sitting area, Refrigerator, Microwave, iron & iron board, coffeemakers, multiple televisions, gorgeous views from private balconies and lots more - designed to make "Cherry Tree Inn" your favorite spot on the beach! 2345 US 31 North Traverse City, MI 49686 (800) 439-3093 ParkShore Resort Your Vacation is Waiting... at the Park Shore Resort! Traverse City's newest hotel is set on the golden-sand beach of beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. You and your family will find friendly service, comfortable rooms, and every watersport Lake Michigan has to offer: parasailing, jet skiing, sailing, motorboating, watertoys and more... just steps from your door. Amenities include deluxe complimentary continental breakfast, hotel cocktail lounge with upscale casual dining, indoor pool and spa, fitness room, video game room, guest laundry, hotel conference facility, Free High-Speed Internet Access, and 24 hour hotel staff service. 1401 US 31 North Traverse City, MI 49686 877 349 8898 Anchor Inn on the Bay The Anchor Inn on the Bay is a quaint family operated resort, where we strive to provide you with a place to relax and get away from it all. Our cottages and motel rooms are situated in a beautiful park like setting. You may choose from 1, 2 or 3 bedroom cottages with full kitchens - we even supply your linens. We also offer six unique motel rooms. All of our units have access to the charcoal grills and picnic tables. Rest in the sun, swim, or enjoy a quiet evening on our a private sandy beach across the road on West Grand Traverse Bay. 11998 S. West Bay Shore Drive Traverse City, Michigan 49684 (231) 946-7442 Click Here For Our Complete Traverse City - Grand Traverse Bay Listings For Maps and More Info, See: StayOnTheBay.com Return To Stay On The Lake Home Page Home | Golf | Skiing | Snowmobiling | Outdoors | Travel | Food | Wine | Music & Arts | Business