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Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Traverse City, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Brio Beach Inn |
8.6 / 10 (259 Reviews) |
From 125$ | |
| Cherry Tree Inn & Suites |
8.8 / 10 (1066 Reviews) |
From 139$ | |
| Courtyard By Marriott Traverse City |
8.0 / 10 (20 Reviews) |
From 109$ | |
| Pinestead Reef Resort |
8.1 / 10 (253 Reviews) |
From 87$ | |
| Alexandra Inn |
9.3 / 10 (304 Reviews) |
From 362$ |
### Why Choose Family Hotels When Traveling to Traverse City in the United States with Kids
When planning a family vacation, especially to a destination as charming as Traverse City, Michigan, one of the most important decisions is selecting the right type of accommodation. Family hotels not only provide comfort and convenience but also cater to the unique needs of those traveling with children. Choosing family-friendly hotels in Traverse City allows for a seamless holiday experience where parents can relax knowing their little ones are well taken care of, entertained, and safe.
Traverse City is renowned for its picturesque scenery, beautiful beaches, and an array of outdoor activities, making it an ideal family getaway. By opting for family hotels, you are closer to these attractions while benefitting from amenities designed specifically for families. Many establishments offer suites with extra space, kitchenettes for preparing meals, and child-friendly services, ensuring everyone is comfortable and satisfied during their stay. This means less time worrying and more time creating cherished memories.
Moreover, family hotels in Traverse City often provide unique activities tailored to children, from art and craft sessions to guided nature hikes. Many properties feature kid-centric amenities like pools, playgrounds, and even game rooms, allowing children to have a blast while making new friends. Some hotels organize family-oriented events and excursions, further enriching your family’s vacation experience. This focus on enjoyment and discovery can bring an added layer of excitement to your time in the scenic landscapes of northern Michigan.
Finally, staying in a family hotel can also foster a sense of community among families on holiday. Engaging with other parents and their children can lead to spontaneous friendships and connections that enhance your vacation. After a day of exploring Traverse City's popular landmarks such as the Old Mission Peninsula or the Sleeping Bear Dunes, coming back to a hotel that embraces families can be a comforting retreat. Thus, choosing a family hotel not only ensures a well-rounded stay but also encourages social interactions that may last well beyond your visit.
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Brio Beach Inn
From 125$
This Traverse City hotel is situated about 5 minutes' walk from an own beach. Grand Traverse Bay is also located in proximity to the Brio Beach Inn Traverse City.
The property is also not far from Hickory Hills.
This hotel has 18 rooms, comprising a mini-kitchen. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio, along with coffee/tea making facilities, are offered. Bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as hairdryers and bath sheets.
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Cherry Tree Inn & Suites
From 139$
The hotel is nestled in a business area, a short way from the bar Hopscotch Brick Oven & Taproom. From Cherry Tree Inn & Suites it will take nearly 25 minutes to walk to Grand Traverse Bay.
The accommodation is also within a few blocks of Grand Traverse Bay. Music House Museum is also situated approximately 6 km away.
The air-conditioned rooms at Cherry Tree Inn & Suites Traverse City are fitted with complimentary wireless internet and a TV set with satellite channels, some of them feature a stone fireplace and sound-proofed windows. Guests can make use of ironing facilities and air conditioning along with coffee/tea making equipment. Offering such amenities as hair dryers and free toiletries, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower. You can enjoy views of the beach. A kitchenette with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a dishwasher are available in an apartment.
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Courtyard By Marriott Traverse City
From 109$
The 3-star hotel benefits from a prime setting right near First Christian Church. Pit Spitters Park is also located 4.4 km from the comfortable Courtyard.
The hotel is also a short way from Lake Michigan.
This accommodation welcomes guests to 80 smoke-free rooms. Some of them come with high-speed internet and a cable TV along with a microwave. Courtyard By Marriott Traverse City hotel has elegant furniture and carpet flooring. The private bathrooms feature hairdryers and towels.
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Pinestead Reef Resort
From 87$
Music House Museum is 7 km from the 4-star hotel, while Lake Michigan Shoreline is 6 km away. The Pinestead is a 5-minute walk from a private beach in Traverse City.
This property is also within a few blocks of Grand Traverse Bay.
Climate control, along with coffee and tea makers, provide in-room convenience at the accommodation. They offer a refrigerator, a toaster, and a cooktop. Featuring a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also have hairdryers and bath sheets. Some rooms overlook the beach.
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Alexandra Inn
From 362$
You'll need 10-minute drive to Cherry Capital airport. When staying at the Alexandra Inn Traverse City, guests will be 4.8 km from the Discover gallery "Dennos Museum Center".
The rooms at the property have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea making machines for your convenience. The private bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, and such comforts as a hairdryer and a shower cap.
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Bayshore Resort
From 95$
This smoke-free hotel, with a central location in Traverse City, offers guests to relax by Lake Michigan, which is situated about 600 metres away. Bryant Waterfront Park Beach is a 7-minute stroll from the Bayshore, and Thirlby Field is 2.3 km away.
The own beach is about 1 km away.
An iron and ironing board, and an air conditioner, along with tea and coffee-making facilities, provide in-room convenience at the Bayshore Traverse City. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries for guests' extra comfort.
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Delamar Traverse City
From 152$
You'll need 15-minute drive to Cherry Capital airport. Guests can also reach landmarks nearby, including Hannah Park, which is 20 minutes' walk away.
The Delamar is also within reach of West Grand Traverse Bay. The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Shopping Mall is 2.6 km from this 4-star hotel.
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Grand Beach Resort Hotel
From 89$
The hotel is centrally situated 3.6 km from Grand Traverse Distillery. At the Grand Beach Traverse City, guests will be not far from Torch Lake.
Visit Lake Michigan, nearly 5 minutes on foot from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Michigan Artists Gallery is also situated approximately 7 km away.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms have an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and such facilities as complimentary Wi-Fi, along with a microwave. An iron and climate control are featured for guests' comfort. Offering such amenities as hair dryers and toiletries, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower. You can enjoy views of the courtyard.
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Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
From 87$
This 3-star resort is a 10-minute ride from the Discover gallery "Dennos Museum Center" and a 15-minute ride from Lake Michigan Shoreline. The Sugar Beach is also 3.6 km from Grand Traverse Distillery in Traverse City.
Visit Lake Michigan, 30 metres from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States.
The rooms comprise a seating area complete with an iron and an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They offer bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower along with hair dryers and bath sheets. Enjoy views of the beach, while staying at this property.
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Tru By Hilton Traverse City
From 96$
This Traverse City hotel is located 2.9 km from Lake Michigan Shoreline and 2.4 km from The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Shopping Mall. From Tru By Hilton Traverse City hotel it will take approximately 20 minutes to walk to The Botanic Garden.
Offering a multi-channel television and a radio, the 88 rooms come with an iron and ironing board, and climate control to ensure a comfortable stay.
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The Loop Downtown By Kasa Aparthotel
From 260$
You'll need 15-minute drive to Cherry Capital airport. Perry Hannah House is not far from this Traverse City hotel, while Long Lake is merely 1.2 km away.
There is World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan around 10 minutes away by car, and Hall Street Transfer bus station is only 600 m from the Loop Downtown By Kasa Aparthotel Traverse City.
The aparthotel offers rooms with a seating area and a dining area featuring climate control, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms inlude a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, and such fine comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets.