West Bay Beach, A Holiday Inn Resort, Traverse City

West Bay Beach, A Holiday Inn Resort - A waterfront hotel with 173 rooms, private dock, and live entertainment on Grand Traverse Bay

Located directly on West Grand Traverse Bay, this Traverse City hotel features 173 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering partial bay views. Guest accommodations include complimentary WiFi, mini-fridges, coffee makers, and Bulgari bath amenities. The Corner Suites boast marble vanities and dual shower heads, while Bay View King Suites come with custom willow tree headboards and kitchenettes. West Bay Beach, A Holiday Inn Resort provides indoor and outdoor pools, complimentary s'mores kits at the fire pits, and live music four days a week on the waterfront patio. The on-site restaurant serves modern American cuisine, and the private dock offers watercraft rentals. Located 6 miles from Cherry Capital, the Holiday Inn provides convenient access to local attractions like Brick Wheels bike rentals and the Vasa Pathway trail system.

Pros

Live music performances by local artists four days per week on the waterfront patio

Complimentary s'mores kits and fire pits with bay views

Direct access to boat rentals, SUP boards, and jet skis through Aussie WaterSports

Local wine and cheese boards available for sunset viewing

Cons

6 miles distance from Cherry Capital Airport

Some rooms offer only partial views of the bay