The Sierra Motel
Motel in Traverse City, MI
2 queen beds
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this motel
Motel with free parking, near Lake Michigan
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Traverse City, MI
Available Rooms
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed
1 King
Sleeps 3
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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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$$$$
Reviews
5.0
This place is adorable, very clean and comfy. The owners are fantastic and very accomidating!
5.0
Wonderful stay! I travel a lot and need a place close to the airport in TC. This place is perfect
5.0
I’m usually hesitant to stay at motels, but I see by the photos and pictures of the owners that a lot of love had gone into it. It was even better than I had hoped. The owner was so hospitable and my experience couldn’t have been better.
5.0
This is our second time staying at the Sierra and we absolutely loved our time here, Whats funny is that across the street from the hotel are some big-box chain hotels and we both asked ourselves why anyone would want to stay at those places when there is such a cozy, comfy, original and more local option just across the street at the Sierra. Regardless, we could not recommend the Sierra more, The team there is attentive and kind, and makes you feel at home. The decor is chic and timeless. Our fur babies also loved their time there and said we need to come back soon!!
5.0
Came across this place as part of a larger trip to and from the East Coast. It was the design aesthetic that caught my eye as well as the price -- and it did not disappoint. Super friendly owner, comfortable beds and minutes from the heart of TC so it was quiet without being disruptive to our rest. Would 100% stay here again.
5.0
Great location!! Wonderful greeting and service at check in! We will definitely come back!
5.0
Super cute and clean room! Friendly and easy check in. Everything you need for a great stay!
5.0
Our stay at Seirra was so great. The owners were so kind and friendly and hospitable. This is our new yearly place to stay for girls weekend.
4.0
Very cute and clean. It might be personal preference but the bed was a little too hard for us.
5.0
Great stay. Comfortable and clean. Very friendly and helpful owners.
5.0
Very clean, comfortable, convenient location, friendly owners, fridge, microwave, coffee, air, nice TV and comfortable bed. Nice decor! Easy parking We will return.
5.0
Charming, clean, close to town and right off bike trail. The owners Barrett and Andrea are very friendly and accomodating, and provide a fun mid-century modern experience. Highly recommend seeing Traverse city by bike, and you can rent them at the motel!
5.0
Excellent location and service. The rooms were very chic and clean.
10.0
It’s a motel, and so the rooms are small with basic amenities, and open to the parking lot. That said, it provides everything you need, it is clean and well maintained, and the responsiveness to requests (extra pillows or coffee) was rapid and pleasant. The location is great. The rooms are bright and decorated in a charming aesthetic maintained in every detail throughout the interior and exterior of the units. Many features seemed new (mattresses, bathroom fixtures, light fixtures). Special call out to the full length mirror and waterfall shower head! This was a perfect place for our short stay in Traverse City.
5.0
Motel was nice and very clean and comfortable. Road noise was not too bad seeing that it is right the road. Average cost for the area. I would stay there again.
5.0
We loved our stay! The owners have taken the great bones of this motel and renovated it into my childhood memories! It is adorable. We loved the retro vibe and how comfortable and cozy it was. We have stayed in amazing resorts, rental properties and hotels. But this sweet motel, we commented several times on how perfect it was. Super clean!!! If you are looking for a place to sleep and mostly out and about during the day in Traverse, check out the Sierra!
10.0
The manager welcomed us to the property, provided bottled water and personally inspected our room before we occupied it. The room was small but exceptionally clean. The bathroom had modern fixtures and the bed was comfortable. Perfect for our short visit to Traverse City.
10.0
Exactly what we need, not fancy, just perfect.
8.0
I liked the modern movement furnishings and music of the era at the front desk.
I didn't like the traffic noise and had to keep my windows closed even on the nice nights.
10.0
Nice
10.0
This place was so cool. The recent renovations making the place feel like you're stepping into the 1950s was done perfectly. The staff found out it was our anniversary and there was a bottle of champagne waiting in our room. They went above and beyond for sure!!
5.0
Great little motel! The location was perfect, easy to get into & out of without having to go through the heart of TC, walkable to town, food and activities. The owners were always available, friendly & helpful, and the grounds and rooms were not only adorable, but clean and very well kept. Highly recommend!
10.0
Super cute and very nicely updated. Great location for visiting the wineries and only a 2 mile walk to downtown. Definitely recommend
10.0
Very cute, clean, and cozy
5.0
Beautiful motel! Owner was very nice and made sure everything in the room was perfect before handing over the keys. The motel had a cool retro vibe and was very comfy and spacious. Will 100% choose this place when coming back to Traverse City.
10.0
Friendly owners who clearly take pride in their property.
10.0
We had a great stay at the Sierra! My friends and I really enjoyed our stay. It’s in a great location, we were able to check in hours early, and everything was so clean. They were also so helpful with recommendations for restaurants. We all couldn’t have been happier with our stay!
10.0
Fab Reno’s mid-mod hotel. Family-owned, the owner Barrett met me on check-in. He clearly cares very much for the hotel and guest experience. This will definitely be my landing spot in Traverse City on future trips!
10.0
Loved how they renovated the motel! Very comfortable and retro. The owners were very welcoming, we will be back!
10.0
Comfy, clean and affordable motel close to downtown TC, wineries and beaches.
10.0
Super cute!! Our room was spacious and clean. I loved all the details of the decor, right down to the pink paint marking the parking spots. The bed was comfortable and the AC worked great. Would stay here again!
10.0
We loved the care that went into redoing this old style motel. The retro and artisitc touches were great, from the bathroom fixtures to the Bauhaus poster on the wall. The owners could not have been more pleasant, or more helpful. The bath room is mall, but very clean and functional. The beds were great. We cannot give this motel enough superlatives! Definitely will stay there again. Great value for the price.
5.0
This motel is located perfectly for convenience to the city, the wineries and the water. The room was spotlessly clean with everything in it all shiny and new. The owners are on site and are very helpful with anything you may need. I stayed with my dog for a small fee and appreciated that they don't discriminate against big dogs as most places do. I would absolutely recommend this motel.
10.0
What a great find- clean, comfortable and well thought out. Excellent staff. Don’t look anywhere else- would definitely stay here again.
5.0
The motel is great,from checkin to the cleanliness of the room.The motel is close to restaurants,beaches and downtown.The people running the place are awesome.I would definitely stay here again.
10.0
What a gem! Found this at the last minute and they have done a wonderful job renovating this into a very cool overnight stay. Perfect location for TC. Highly recommend.
10.0
Great job with the remodel and our entire experience was amazing.
10.0
Loved this little motel. It is cute and adorable. I stayed 2 nights in July with my partner and my service dog. We received a warm welcome. I love that the windows opened. Everything was super clean and comfie. Will return for sure.
5.0
The room was cute and cozy with excellent renovations to the bathroom, a beautiful wood paneled ceiling and nice furnishings with a retro vibe. And the bed was extremely comfortable. The location close to downtown Traverse City was perfect.
8.0
Very cute and reasonable pricing. Staff was fantastic!
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Traverse City?
The average price for a rental in Traverse City is $345 per night. This rental is $194 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Sierra Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Sierra Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Sierra Motel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, hot tub or spa, and tv.
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