Escape to Sugar Beach Resort Hotel, a haven by Lake Michigan where you can unwind on the beach with sun loungers. Soak up the fun at the arcade/game room or relax in the spa tub, then recharge with a free to-go breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about this family-friendly gem for its beach locale and helpful staff.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Traverse City State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Traverse City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Front Street - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Centre Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 19 min walk
Burger King - 18 min walk
Wendy's - 6 min drive
Smoke and Porter Public House - 3 min walk
Bayview Inn Restaurant Bar - 3 min drive
About this property
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
When you stay at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Guests can get a morning swim in at the indoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Front Street. The helpful staff and family-friendly amenities get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, German
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
99 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 4 children (21 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
On the beach
Personal watercraft (motorized)
Golfing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Ski runs nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Hot tub
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
LED light bulbs
MONETIZATION_ON
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Beach Sugar
Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City
Sugar Beach Traverse City
Sugar Beach Hotel Traverse City
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Hotel Traverse City
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Turtle Creek Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sugar Beach Resort Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel also has a fitness center and an arcade.
What's the area around Sugar Beach Resort Hotel like?
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel is a short 6-minute drive from Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and 7 minutes' walk from Traverse City Beach. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Bed
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Children
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What guests liked
The beach was well maintained, clean, and beautifully kept with comfortable lounge chairs and umbrellas. (146 reviews)
The pool area was clean, warm, and well-maintained, with many guests enjoying the pool and hot tub. (68 reviews)
The hot tub was clean and warm, providing a relaxing experience for guests. (45 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2025
A couple days stay during the week
Staff is very friendly, rooms and hotel very clean, beach is very nice.
SEAN
SEAN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2025
Would stay again!
Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and breakfast being delivered to the room with a selectable time window was very convenient.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2025
Very clean room, check in, beach area
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2025
Would recommend
Always a good place to stay.
George
George, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 July 2025
Favorite hotel in TC
Sugar Beach is our favorite place to stay in TC. Very clean rooms and common areas; private well-maintained beach with chairs, lounges and umbrellas; close to lots of restaurants and other activities. Highly recommend!
Dawn
Dawn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2025
Comfortable, clean, and beautiful views!
We had a great time at Sugar Beach Resort! It's very clean, you constantly see staff picking up garbage, straightening chairs, and cleaning up around the beach. The boxed breakfasts aren't anything exciting but it was convenient and punctual.
We enjoyed beautiful sunset views, a comfortable room, and friendly service. We would certainly return!
Matthew
Matthew, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2025
Great place to stay
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2025
Best Getaway
We had the best time and experience ever. The hotel room was amazing so much room, very clean, the breakfasts were perfect and delivered every morning to our door. The beach was clean and well maintained. Staff were helpful and service was wonderful.
Brittany
Brittany, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2025
Beautiful hotel and location
The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location and lake view was amazing! The options for box breakfasts was pretty good and healthy which were delivered to your room at the requested time. Overall we loved our stay there!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2025
Excellent hotel on the beach.
Fantastic stay! Hotel is great. Very clean. Helpful friendly staff. Rooms are nicely decorated, cheerful and have everything you need. Beach is clean and beautiful. Plenty of lounge chairs. Nice indoor pool and hot tub. Convenient location. Beautiful sunsets.
Carol
Carol, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2025
Highly recommend this resort. Comfortable, clean, beautiful pool. Staff was so froliendly and helpful. The beach is incredible!!! So happybwith our experience and will absolutely stay here again.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 July 2025
Friendly Staff and Very clean
Staff are so friendly and helpful and check in via text to make sure you are satisfied. The room is spacious and all areas are very clean. Coffee is available in the lobby 24/7 which is great for an early riser. Bed was too firm for my back but all else was very good. Continental Breakfast is delivered to room for everyone at your chosen time.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 June 2025
We had a great stay and plan to stay again! Great customer service, accommodating, and friendly! Boxed breakfast was different but worked! Beach was clean and inviting! Great for families!
Benjamin
Benjamin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2025
Loved this stay ! Bacony suite was fantastic. Hot tub every night. Overlooking the lake
Shannon
Shannon, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 June 2025
Great location!
Great location. Wonderful beach. Only thing to take into consideration is they have no restaurant. You can order a box breakfast, but the options are limited.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 June 2025
Perfect location
Perfect location, great view and room. Service was excellent, first night we had quite a bit of noise after 11 pm, after calling the front desk they immediately addressed the issue. Great time here and will definitely return!
Best place I've stayed at in Traverse City! Check-in was quick & easy, hotel was very clean and well-kept, pool & hot tub were clean and warm. The staff there are phenomenal and complimentary coffee was amazing.
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2025
Kind staff and very clean and lovely room.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2025
This property was beautiful and well taken care of! Staff was amazing and nice big rooms! Beds we comfy
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
24 July 2025
Dehai Tao
Room door is not working well (hard to close and open).
Toilet cannot flush. When we were there, there was poo in the toilet. Disgusting.
Dehai
Dehai, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2025
Will recommend.
Our first time at Sugar Beach. Loved the room and the amenities. I was hoping for a hot breakfast buffet, but the packed breakfast is good also.
shih-wei
shih-wei, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 February 2025
Had a great stay with the family
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 April 2025
Sugar Beach Hotel
Great place.. love being there especially for extended stays.