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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Front Street

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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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Highlights

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

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Air conditioning
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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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About the area

Map
230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 5 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
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪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?

Located in Triangle Neighborhood, 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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Reviews

The Sierra Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Jeffrey

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

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

Mia

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

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

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

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

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

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia Fortino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Super cute decor, nice room and close to downtown :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Tess

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, perfect stay while in Traverse city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and beds. Very friendly owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very easy , clean nice motel that is perfect for a quick couple of days in the area . Staff is very nice , rooms are very clean and grounds are well kept .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful, the room was clean and tasteful. They have done a fantastic job remodeling but also keeping the charm of the motel’s history. I would warn that in the winter (it was absolutely frigid outside) it may take some time for the wall heater to get the room up to a comfortable temp.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great job with the remodel and our entire experience was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and reasonable pricing. Staff was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Amenities
Exactly what we need, not fancy, just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet & safe location. Was equipped with everything we needed, the owners even offer free refreshments at the check in counter :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Allison

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

Clean and comfortable place to stay

It was a comfortable room. The people that checked us in were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Look no further

Super cute and clean room! Friendly and easy check in. Everything you need for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sierra is a no frills, modest motel but very well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

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

Cute rooms

Very clean, comfortable, convenient location, friendly owners, fridge, microwave, coffee, air, nice TV and comfortable bed. Nice decor! Easy parking We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024