Bayshore Resort
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, for most visitors this is the one to book in Traverse City: a 9.0 score, a bayside spot guests love and a price close to the city median. Skip it only if a generous hot breakfast is a priority or you need the lowest possible price.
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This is a strong choice for couples and families who want to walk to shops and restaurants and still have the water on their doorstep. Family rooms are listed, along with a pool and free parking, so it works for a car trip with children too.
People who judge a hotel by its breakfast may be disappointed. The breakfast is listed as Continental, and some guests say items are limited or pre-packaged. If saving every euro matters most, our Budget pick is about €9.50 a night cheaper.
Location and getting around
The address is 833 East Front Street. Guests describe the hotel as directly on the bay and within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants, and the property lists itself as beachfront. Guests give the location 9.5 out of 10, the highest location score among our three Traverse City picks.
We have no verified walking times to specific sights, so check a map for the places you plan to visit. A free airport shuttle is listed; confirm times and whether you need to book it in advance.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 612 reviews, which shares 2nd place among the 9 eligible hotels we compared. That is a large sample and a high mark.
Location comes up again and again: the bay right outside and an easy walk into town. Staff earn praise too, described as friendly and helpful, with a warm welcome and help with requests.
Breakfast is the main weak spot. There are hot and cold options, but some guests note limited items and pre-packaged food. It is a minor complaint next to the praise, but worth knowing.
Price and what you get, compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, put the Bayshore at €86.19 a night, about €172 in total. That is 1% below the sample median of €86.62. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme, was €76.70 a night with an 8.6 score, but it sits out in Acme and guests complain about its bathrooms. Our Luxury pick, the Cambria Hotel Traverse City, was €118.02 a night with a 9.3 score from far fewer reviews. Bayshore sits in the middle on price and very close to the top on score.
Listed facilities include a gym, pool, free parking, free airport shuttle, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Opening times and fees are not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible properties. Our Best Value pick balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price, and it is not necessarily the cheapest. Bayshore came out ahead on that balance: a 9.0 from more than 600 reviews at a price right at the median. The hotel has an official 3-star rating, so do not expect luxury touches.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate and what the cancellation terms are.
If a bay view matters, ask for it when booking. Views are not confirmed for any room type in our data.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Bayshore Resort on the beach?
The property lists itself as beachfront, and guests describe it as directly on the bay. Check the listing photos and room description if direct beach access matters.
Can you walk to downtown Traverse City from Bayshore Resort?
Guests say shops and restaurants downtown are within walking distance. Exact walking times have not been verified, so check a map.
Does Bayshore Resort have an airport shuttle?
A free airport shuttle is listed by the property. Confirm the schedule and whether you need to reserve it.
Is breakfast included?
A Continental breakfast is listed, but inclusion depends on your rate. Some guests find the choice limited or pre-packaged.