The Baywatch Resort - Traverse City

Beachfront resort on East Grand Traverse Bay with a private beach and breakfast delivered to your room

Beach & Waterfront

The Baywatch Resort sits directly on a sugar sand beach with a private beach area accessible from guest rooms. Guests walk out to the sandy shore from the lobby or through a covered breezeway to enjoy sun loungers and beach chairs. Water sport facilities are available on site, and the beach is reset each morning with clean towels supplied.

Rooms & In-Room Comfort

Every room at the Baywatch Resort Traverse City includes a balcony with views over East Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel offers spacious layouts with two king beds in select rooms, making it suitable for families or groups. A complimentary continental breakfast is delivered to each room at a chosen time, eliminating the need to go downstairs for a morning meal.

Breakfast & Dining

A daily breakfast box is delivered to the guest room door, with options such as a Jimmy Dean sausage and egg biscuit, yogurt, cereal, or hard-boiled eggs. The box includes a fruit and a juice box, providing a quick start without leaving the room. No on-site restaurant is present, but a gourmet market across US-31 offers sandwiches, wine, and beer, and downtown Traverse City has many dining choices.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Baywatch Resort is located on US-31 in Traverse City, within a short drive to the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail. The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is 3.8 km away, and Hickory Hills Ski Area is 10 km from the property. Downtown Traverse City with its shopping and dining is just a few minutes away, and the resort operates year-round for summer beach stays and winter getaways.

Fitness & Recreation

An on-site fitness center provides aerobic machines, dumbbells, and yoga mats for guest workouts. The hotel also offers yoga classes and hosts live music or bingo events during peak seasons. Board games and puzzles are available in the shared lounge for indoor entertainment.

• Location: Directly on East Grand Traverse Bay, 5 km from Cherry Capital Airport
• Rooms: Bay-view balconies and two-king-bed suites
• Dining: Complimentary breakfast delivered to your room each morning
• Wellness: On-site fitness center with yoga classes
• Activities: Private beach, water sports, and live music
• Nearby: Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail and Dennos Museum Center