WEST BAY BEACH, A HOLIDAY INN RESORT, Traverse City
About the Hotel
West Bay Beach, A Holiday Inn Resort - A beachfront hotel with mid-century modern rooms, waterfront dining, and seasonal outdoor activities
West Bay Beach, A Holiday Inn Resort is a 3-star beachfront hotel featuring 173 guest rooms with partial views of West Grand Traverse Bay. Accommodations include mid-century modern designed bedrooms with either two queen-sized beds or one king bed, custom-built wood headboards, and amenities like complimentary WiFi, mini-fridges, and Bulgari bath products. Corner Suites and Bay View King Suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows with picturesque bay views, separate living areas, and kitchenettes. The on-site restaurant serves a modern American menu, while the waterfront patio hosts live music four days a week. Leisure options include access to the Vasa Pathway for hiking and biking, seasonal boat cruises like the Champagne Sunset Cruise, and proximity to Brick Wheels for bike rentals. Holiday Inn provides a heated outdoor pool, fire pits with complimentary s'mores kits, and lawn games. The hotel is 6 miles from Cherry Capital Airport and within walking distance of downtown Traverse City attractions like The Little Fleet and Boardman River Boardwalk.
Pros
The beachfront location provides direct access to Grand Traverse Bay and watercraft rentals.
Bay View King Suites feature mid-century modern design, kitchenettes, and dual shower heads in spacious bathrooms.
Live music on the waterfront patio enhances evening relaxation.
Proximity to the Vasa Pathway and Brick Wheels offers outdoor activity options.
Seasonal experiences like s'mores by the fire pits and lawn games cater to families.
Cons
Partial bay views in standard rooms may not meet expectations for waterfront scenery.
The outdoor pool is seasonal, limiting year-round swimming access.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Gift/Newsstand
- Multilingual staff
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Tubing
- Fitness studio
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Free city shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Newspaper service
- Bell staff/Porter
- Computer connection
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
Business
- 24-hour business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Ballroom
- Night club
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor