How Axel worksAxel $100 a night vs $113 on Booking.com at The Baywatch Resort, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $13 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · 1529 Us 31 N, Traverse City
ATM · Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture · Reception desk · Electric car charging · Room service
Hotels in Traverse CityA comfortable 3-star beachfront hotel on East Grand Traverse Bay
8.7/10
A strong beach-first pick, especially with a bay-view balcony.
Baywatch is a comfortable 3-star beachfront hotel, not a full-service resort, and it's a strong pick for a relaxed Traverse City break. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable king beds and friendly staff; recent summer reviews reinforce that picture. The private sandy beach is the main attraction. We'd choose a bay-view balcony over a non-view room to make the most of staying here.
The trade-offs are worth knowing: downtown is about a ten-minute drive, petite rooms are compact, and several Tripadvisor guests flag sound carrying between rooms or from the lounge. Older complaints target boxed breakfasts, but the hotel now advertises a continental buffet. There's also a daily resort charge despite amenities being described as complimentary. We'd skip it for downtown walkability or reliably quiet nights.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$183 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$101 a night with Axel against $113 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $12 a night less (10%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$12/night less than Expedia (10%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$100 a night with Axel against $113 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $13 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$13/night less than Booking.com (11%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$95 a night with Axel against $97 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (1%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$2/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$105 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Economy Double room with balcony and beachfront (full double bed) (king size bed, small) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 19 to Nov 21, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$110 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $100 a night vs $113 on Booking.com at The Baywatch Resort, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $13 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 13.
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A strong beach-first pick, especially with a bay-view balcony. A comfortable 3-star beachfront hotel on East Grand Traverse Bay, scored for what it is.
Baywatch is a comfortable 3-star beachfront hotel, not a full-service resort, and it's a strong pick for a relaxed Traverse City break. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable king beds and friendly staff; recent summer reviews reinforce that picture. The private sandy beach is the main attraction. We'd choose a bay-view balcony over a non-view room to make the most of staying here.
The trade-offs are worth knowing: downtown is about a ten-minute drive, petite rooms are compact, and several Tripadvisor guests flag sound carrying between rooms or from the lounge. Older complaints target boxed breakfasts, but the hotel now advertises a continental buffet. There's also a daily resort charge despite amenities being described as complimentary. We'd skip it for downtown walkability or reliably quiet nights.
Best for: couples wanting a bay-view balcony; families planning beach time; travelers exploring by car
Watch out for: sound carrying between rooms and near the lounge; daily resort charge; downtown requires a drive
Location: Directly on East Grand Traverse Bay, about a ten-minute drive from downtown.
Rooms: King beds throughout; balcony and beach-walkout options, with compact petite rooms and some non-view rooms.
Cleanliness: Strong overall cleanliness ratings, supported by recent summer guest reviews.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across guest-review sites.
Amenities: Private beach, loungers, fire tables, fitness center, EV charging and an advertised continental breakfast buffet.
Fees and surprises: A daily resort charge covers listed perks, including breakfast and beach amenities; self-parking is included.
Axel's opinion of The Baywatch Resort, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for The Baywatch Resort within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $183 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $184 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $101 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $113 a night on Expedia | $12 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $100 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $113 a night on Booking.com | $13 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $95 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $97 a night on Expedia | $2 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 19 to Nov 21, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $105 a night · refundable · Economy Double room with balcony and beachfront (full double bed) (king size bed, small) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $110 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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