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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Front Street

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Living area
Reception
The Sierra Motel provides a comfortable getaway near Lake Michigan. Guests unwind in the garden while keeping connected with in-room WiFi. The property offers practical amenities including self parking and a vending machine for added convenience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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9.8 out of 10
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Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
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(15 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Mobile key entry
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Traverse City is home to The Sierra Motel. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
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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

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Randy's Diner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan
Close to Front Street, The Sierra Motel provides amenities such as a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Sierra Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths
  • Housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sierra Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Sierra Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sierra Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sierra Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sierra Motel located?

Situated in Traverse City, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. The Dennos Museum Center and Grand Traverse Bay are also within 15 minutes.

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The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 328 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and very comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely redone retro style motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing vintage small hotel with Superb customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sierra is such a groovy little motel. The decor is retro and so cool - great colors and vibe! Our room was spotless and had every convenience we needed - including a mini frig. The location is awesome - we walked everywhere. The owners were so kind and had our room ready in a jiffy. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and we highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful Mid Century decor; fabulous host and hostess!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are awesome. So much attention to detail and great aesthetics. Checking in was easy and the staff was easy to get in contact with. A real gem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gricell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great condition, clean, great decor and great host. Great Location for driving to the sites in Traverse City and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable lodgings and super friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place, nicely decorated and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Motel was lovely to stay in. Friendly staff and clean room. Perfect place for a trip to Traverse City!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners did a great job make it feel retro. Cool place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were welcoming and kind, room was comfortable and had everything needed for a relaxing stay. Would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place in TC

Always friendly and very clean comfortable bed and accommodate pets. Prefer to stay here than any other hotel in TC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully mid century modern
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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