Book The Baywatch Resort - Premium Seaview Hotel in Traverse City

The Baywatch Resort offers direct access to a sugar sand beach with private beach area, lounge chairs, towels, and float devices provided. A complimentary continental breakfast box is delivered to guest rooms each morning with choices including Jimmy Dean sandwiches, yogurt, and hard-boiled eggs. The hotel also provides an on-site fitness center with a treadmill facing the beachfront, yoga classes on the beach, live music performances on the back porch, and a designated EV charging station for guests.

Guest rooms feature balconies overlooking East Grand Traverse Bay with sliding glass doors, and select suites include a spa tub or soaking tub in the room. The Beach View Walkout King with Spa Suite offers a private walkout to the beach, while other rooms have two king beds and a sofa sleeper for families. All accommodations have laminate wood-style flooring, a mini fridge with freezer, microwave, and a large walk-in shower in renovated bathrooms.

The resort sits directly on the beach along US-31 in Traverse City, within walking distance of local restaurants and a short drive to downtown shopping and dining. Guests can explore the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail, reach Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College in 3.8 km, or access Mt Holiday Ski Area 2.8 km away. The Cherry Capital Airport is 5 km from the property, and an elevated walkway connects to the Traverse City state park across the highway.

The on-site fitness center has cardio machines including a Peloton and a treadmill positioned to face the beach and waterfront. Yoga classes are offered on the beach, and guests can use provided yoga mats and float devices for water activities. Select rooms include an in-room spa tub for private relaxation after a day of outdoor recreation.

The private beach area has plenty of lounge chairs and Adirondack chairs, plus board games and floats available for children. Spacious rooms with two king beds or king with sofa sleeper accommodate families, and the hotel provides a picnic area and outdoor furniture. Live music on weekends and bingo games offer additional entertainment, while the 24-hour front desk and concierge service assist with local activities.

Beach: Private sugar sand beach with chairs, towels, and floats

Breakfast: Complimentary boxed breakfast delivered to room daily

Rooms: Balcony suites with lake views and in-room spa tubs

Wellness: Yoga on the beach and fitness center with waterfront view

EV Charging: On-site electric vehicle charging station

Location: Adjacent to Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail and downtown