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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Living area
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Front Street
A garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this motel. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Sierra Motel offers 20 accommodations with air conditioning. This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Sierra Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Front Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Front Street and 11 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Sierra Motel offers its guests a vending machine and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Traverse City motel.

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Reviews

The Sierra Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 338 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
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

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

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
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

Joanna

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

Blast from the past

Front Desk was really friendly and accommodating for our pet. They knew the area and had good recommendations for the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a tremendous place to stay. The owners went all out on the Mid-Century Modern theme for the rooms amd even accommodate our (extremely) late check-in cheerfully. I don't sleep well in hotels, but the beds here are very comfortable. I would be straining at gnats to find a complaint! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

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

10/10 Excellent

Tess

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane, Weston

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

Great for our quick trip to TC

Was a great place for our short stay with a pet. It’s obvious lots of hard work went into the updates and details of this motel. Super cute and fun retro decor. Extremely clean room and linens. Very comfortable bed (but wished I had brought a pillow, those only get 2-stars). Wonderfully quiet for relaxing and resting (thick walls and door, I am a light sleeper and I heard nothing outside). Such very nice owners and so accommodating. Would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashly

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

So cute!

Super cute retro styler hotel - good sized rooms and all the basic needs plus a few cute touches. Dog friendly is a huge plus. Will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gricell

Travelled with partner
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

Wayne

Travelled with family
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

Katherine, trenton

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

Jozef

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with family
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

Alisha

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