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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Lake Michigan

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV
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The Sierra Motel offers a cozy retreat near Lake Michigan. Relax in the garden, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy convenient perks like self parking and a vending machine.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Free self parking
$171 nightly
The total price is $190
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total includes taxes and fees

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Sierra Motel

The Sierra Motel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is just a 5-minute drive from Traverse City Beach. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sierra Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sierra Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Sierra Motel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Sierra Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sierra Motel?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Sierra Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Turtle Creek Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Sierra Motel and nearby?

The Sierra Motel has a garden.

What's the area around The Sierra Motel like?

The Sierra Motel is a short 11-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 5 minutes' walk from Front Street. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Air conditioning
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Pets are warmly welcomed and accommodated with easy access and comfortable stays. (4 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and safe, with convenient access to the property. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great place!
Alisha, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay at this nostalgic little motel. Clean rooms, fun vintage vibes, and friendly service made it a memorable stop. Perfect mix of charm and comfort—would definitely stay again!
Nathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great property and we highly recommend.
Daryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great condition, clean, great decor and great host. Great Location for driving to the sites in Traverse City and area.
Gricell, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice little motel. The style is fun and the rooms are very clean and nice. The remodel money was spent in all the right places. The beds are comfy. I would stay here again!
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fun stay with great rooms. The owners were incredibly lovely from beginning to end. You can tell this is a real passion project for them. Rooms are super cute and well appointed. Wonderful shower pressure as well.
Victoria, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean place, nicely decorated and great staff.
Kennon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This has been by far the best stay we've had in Traverse City. They were able to get us an early check in and the staff was so nice and welcoming. Defiantly will be staying here from now on!
Rachelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really makes the most of being a 50s-era property with a groovy MCM ambience and well-appointed rooms, at an excellent location and everything taken care of by its friendly staff.
laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing night stay with our family! The owners are amazing and the rooms were updated and super clean. Close to everything. Will definitely be back!
Wayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Owners were welcoming and kind, room was comfortable and had everything needed for a relaxing stay. Would come back!
Zachary, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The owners went above and beyond with their motel. Charging for electronic devices, nicely renovated rooms/bathrooms in mid century style, free parking, pet friendly, coffeemaker, fridge - very pleasant stay. We spent two nights and can only recommend Sierra Motel.
Christiane, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderfully mid century modern
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice old-school vibe but freshly renovated and really well-kept. The staff was awesome, and the owner went above and beyond—he jumpstarted my car and even came out first to check on me. Super helpful and friendly, even gave us great local recommendations since we were just passing through. I’d definitely stay here again
Michal, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great little spot
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The owners/staff are personable and professional. They have done a great job with the updated, retro feeling, decor.
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was perfect for us
Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stayed in Traverse City for two nights. Took my E bike with me to ride sleeping bear amd lelanau trails. This is in a good location close to the downtown dining and bar district. I was able to ride to that area in 5 to 10 minutes. Very clean. Owners stay on site and are very friendly. Not your typical motel. Very clean and comfortable. Definitely would stay here again.
Marc, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Sierra Motel has a vintage look with all the modern amenities. Although the traffic noise can be a little loud, that was nothing that earplugs couldn’t fix. Everything has been updated and is very clean. We loved that we had a fridge, microwave, and Keurig. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Tess, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great little motel, met our needs. Cute clean decor, well appointed.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place! Super cute decor, nice room and close to downtown :)
Sophia Fortino, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Classic motel; drive right up to your door. Easy unload and load. I appreciate that pets are allowed. Easy parking.
Yanmei, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cutest motel ever. Recently updated. Room was very clean. Perfect location for all Traverse City activities.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really cute motel. We couldn't hear anybody else from the room we had in the corner. It wasn't an issue for us but the ice machine is in the lobby and the lobby was closed most of the time we were there so definitely plan for that if you need ice. Close to beaches, very walkable area. Owners were very friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Tierney, 2-night trip