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Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City

2.0 star property

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A covered balcony with a view of a lake and a parking area.
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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, two cups, and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside lamp, a window with curtains, a view of greenery, and a kitchenette with cabinets and a coffee maker.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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4612 US-31, Traverse City, MI, 23117
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Holiday Ski Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV on the wall.

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with a view of trees.

Family Suite

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Studio

  • Bay view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City

Coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and a communal living room are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).

During your stay at Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a business center.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a business center, a car charging station, and an elevator
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 11 minutes by foot from Traverse City Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. The business-friendly Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City also features coffee/tea in a common area, a communal living room, and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This Traverse City hotel is smoke free.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 136 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hop

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The room was perfect! Very clean with a comfy couch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanapa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a wonderful stay, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, well stocked, comfortable beds, enjoyed outdoor seating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great hotel!

This hotel was extremely clean and comfortable. The virtual check-in was super easy & convenient. Great choice for staying in Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Room was nice spacious… no help or workers around…chair in room needed cleaning
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We have been going to this hotel for 20 years even before the new owners. Love the view and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute! Clean and safe location! Will definitely be coming back! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome stay thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
I am a returning customer and this is a very nice hotel. Clean and smells good. Comfortable bedding and big shower. Nice out door seating areas and great view of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin r

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice hotel, easy access.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great place

It was very clean and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

outdoorsyish

Clean and well kept. It had such a great vibe. I appreciated all of the outdoor seating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great experience overall. The issues we had were addressed quickly . Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
great central location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Charming and pet friednly!

Had a great stay. We had a pup and it was very accomodating for us and her. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great room. Clean. Easy check in. Very nice for the price. Will definitely stay here again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean! Motel was reasonably priced and had everything we needed for a fishing trip. Management was very quick to respond to questions. Bed was comfortable. Only complaint - remembering codes (no key/key card)!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, modern ….Amazing Stay !!! We had such wonderful time in there. Property Management was very responsive. One of our Best stays !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great clean safe hotel (staying by myselft, I felt safe) The only addition would have been nightstands on both sides of the bed. I recently dislocated my shoulder so It was hard for me to have axcess . Other than that... great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025