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The Sierra Motel

2.0 star property

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
230 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Front Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Clinch Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Traverse Area District Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Sierra Motel

Traverse City motel with free self parking
A garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this motel. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Sierra Motel offers 20 accommodations with air conditioning. This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The Sierra Motel features a vending machine and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Sierra Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Sierra Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 256 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property so some of that is evident, but the owners have done SUCH a cute job renovating and updating this place and you can feel the heart in it! It feels very upscale and we felt well taken care of. Clean and comfy accommodations with cute details and beautiful spaces outside to enjoy. Incredibly kind staff and easy parking! Would stay again if in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Seirra was so great. The owners were so kind and friendly and hospitable. This is our new yearly place to stay for girls weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great management that was very helpful and courteous. Cute rooms with fun retro vibe that were very clean. A little bit of road noise but not anything that really bothered me. This spot is very convenient to downtown Traverse City and Old Mission Peninsula. It had good parking, was safe, and was dog friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As we turned off Munson Avenue into the Sierra Motel's parking lot, I couldn't help but imagine cruising in a classic '59 Chevy Corvette or a '65 Ford Mustang Convertible! The Sierra Motel, which opened its doors in 1957, exudes delightful mid-century charm that really grabbed us. Owners Barrett and Andrea, who have relocated from Napa Valley, have meticulously updated the motel. Our stay featured a luxurious king-size bed, high-quality furniture and fixtures that reflect the quintessential Mid-Century Modern style, and a well-appointed bathroom with stunning tile work. The era-appropriate paint schemes, both inside and out, added to the overall "cool" vibe of the place. We are eagerly looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is newly remodeled and well kept. My main complaint is that the pet fee policy wasn't as easy to find as other listings on Orbitz. After checking-in and paying the fee, I was able to find it on Orbitz after searching a bit. But, I still have an issue with its relative vagueness. From now on, I will understand $$$ per pet (varies based on length of stay, to mean that much per night. Most other pet-friendly hotels say per night or flat fee clearly on the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first time at this property and it was fantastic! Vacasa answered my questions quickly and professionally. Great memories were made, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room
Great stay. Comfortable and clean. Very friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable Little Place!
Very cute and clean. It might be personal preference but the bed was a little too hard for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Kalamazoo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cute vibe, easy check in/out, and very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute rooms
Very clean, comfortable, convenient location, friendly owners, fridge, microwave, coffee, air, nice TV and comfortable bed. Nice decor! Easy parking We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lee, McKinney TX

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a wonderful stay and the owners were very nice and gracious. Our only discomfort was that the beds were quite firm and we are soft mattress people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room would be better suited with one bed and a small sleeper sofa. Nice style but room was too cramped. Mattress was hard. Owners tried to be accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, clean, close to town and right off bike trail. The owners Barrett and Andrea are very friendly and accomodating, and provide a fun mid-century modern experience. Highly recommend seeing Traverse city by bike, and you can rent them at the motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and service. The rooms were very chic and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute motel. Very clean, the staff is super accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024