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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Dennos Museum Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clinch Park Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Sierra Motel

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 clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 384 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Room was super cute! Staff was super friendly and the room was
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this cute well kept property! Very convenient location easy parking and comfy and well equipped room ! Would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay, will stay again next time I'm town. Attention to details is top notch in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really great experience here. The property was clearly created with attention to thoughtful detail and is just so special. Do yourself a favor and stay here. The owners are so nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, me and my bf loved the vintage style.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great little gem in Traverse City! It's not a super-fancy, luxury resort, but it is spotless, and the rooms are spotless and adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So comfortable and lovely, what sweet owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a nice, friendly clean small motel - love the location-
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a lovely stay at the Sierra Motel. Our room was clean, and neat. The location is convenient to lots of places of interest in the TC area. I would be happy to stay there again sometime
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and value, will definitely stay t
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a last minute trip.. was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property! The retro decor is amazing! Very well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was so cute. Such attention to detail. Great location. Great Value. This is now my go-to place to stay when I'm in Traverse City
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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