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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property
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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Reception
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Front Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Clinch Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Traverse Area District Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Traverse City

With a stay at The Sierra Motel in Traverse City, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Old Mission Peninsula. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Front Street and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Dennos Museum Center.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 5 min walk
  • Traverse City State Park - 3 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 8 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Sierra Motel

Motel with free parking, near Lake Michigan
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • 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 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 257 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little spot. Walking distance to downtown. Owners were very friendly and the room had everything we needed. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traverse City Gem
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Super clean, great location, fun vibe, extraordinary hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!! Wonderful greeting and service at check in! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the retro redo!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property so some of that is evident, but the owners have done SUCH a cute job renovating and updating this place and you can feel the heart in it! It feels very upscale and we felt well taken care of. Clean and comfy accommodations with cute details and beautiful spaces outside to enjoy. Incredibly kind staff and easy parking! Would stay again if in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great management that was very helpful and courteous. Cute rooms with fun retro vibe that were very clean. A little bit of road noise but not anything that really bothered me. This spot is very convenient to downtown Traverse City and Old Mission Peninsula. It had good parking, was safe, and was dog friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As we turned off Munson Avenue into the Sierra Motel's parking lot, I couldn't help but imagine cruising in a classic '59 Chevy Corvette or a '65 Ford Mustang Convertible! The Sierra Motel, which opened its doors in 1957, exudes delightful mid-century charm that really grabbed us. Owners Barrett and Andrea, who have relocated from Napa Valley, have meticulously updated the motel. Our stay featured a luxurious king-size bed, high-quality furniture and fixtures that reflect the quintessential Mid-Century Modern style, and a well-appointed bathroom with stunning tile work. The era-appropriate paint schemes, both inside and out, added to the overall "cool" vibe of the place. We are eagerly looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is newly remodeled and well kept. My main complaint is that the pet fee policy wasn't as easy to find as other listings on Orbitz. After checking-in and paying the fee, I was able to find it on Orbitz after searching a bit. But, I still have an issue with its relative vagueness. From now on, I will understand $$$ per pet (varies based on length of stay, to mean that much per night. Most other pet-friendly hotels say per night or flat fee clearly on the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first time at this property and it was fantastic! Vacasa answered my questions quickly and professionally. Great memories were made, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room
Great stay. Comfortable and clean. Very friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable Little Place!
Very cute and clean. It might be personal preference but the bed was a little too hard for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Kalamazoo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cute vibe, easy check in/out, and very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee, McKinney TX

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a wonderful stay and the owners were very nice and gracious. Our only discomfort was that the beds were quite firm and we are soft mattress people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room would be better suited with one bed and a small sleeper sofa. Nice style but room was too cramped. Mattress was hard. Owners tried to be accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and service. The rooms were very chic and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024