Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City

Hotels
8.4 (309 reviews)
4612 U.S. 31 , Traverse City , US
+1 231-444-5413

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Spa/wellness center
Non-smoking throughout
Contactless check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable beds
Good location
Cons:
Lack of staff
No coffee in the rooms or lobby
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness positively but also noted issues like ants and a lack of coffee pots, indicating mixed sentiment.
Service
7.95
Reviews highlight a lack of staff and responsiveness, significantly impacting the overall service experience.
Location
9.99
Positive remarks about the convenient location close to Traverse City attractions.
Room Quality
8.94
Mixed feelings about room quality, with some praising the comfort while others pointed out poor room layouts and small amenities.
Amenities
7.47
Reviews indicated a lack of in-room amenities like coffee makers and fridges, leading to lower scores in this category.
Value for Money
9.43
Some reviews mentioned good value for the price, but the lack of necessary amenities slightly lowered the overall perception.
Food and Beverage
5.98
Significant complaints about the unavailability of coffee and general beverage deficiencies.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall experience mirrors the rating averages, with notable highs in location but lows in service and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-25 10:37

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Traverse City, Gold Coast Inn offers easy access to popular attractions like Traverse City State Park Beach and Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can enjoy a cozy stay with amenities such as free WiFi, shared lounge, and a shared kitchen. The property also provides free private parking for added convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby places like Clinch Park and Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City, ensuring a fun-filled stay for all. With Cherry Capital Airport just 4 km away, traveling to and from the hotel is a breeze.

Book your stay at Gold Coast Inn now for a memorable experience in Traverse City!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 309 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 7.95
Location: 9.99
Room Quality: 8.94
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 9.43
Food and Beverage: 5.98
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Pamela • couple • us
9
Overall it was great!
Pros:

They had bicycles you could ride and a nice sitting area out back, it was very clean and bed was comfortable it was close to restraunts.

Cons:

property sits on a very busy road and the only sink in your room is in kitchenette area none in bathroom.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
9
Pros:

Everything was very clean and well maintained. A very relaxing experience with comfortable common areas to socialize.

Cons:

I didn't like that there weren't any ice machines or staff to talk to in person. People on the phone were very helpful. Hopefully this isn't a new trend in the hotel industry.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Myranda • couple • us
9
I would definitely stay there again!
Pros:

Property was great. Very cute and cozy! Beautiful view.

Cons:

Small things..I wish there wasn’t a 3 remote situation with the tv and I wish there was a bedside clock.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Ortega • couple • us
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • couple • us
2
Terrible
Pros:

There was no breakfast!!!

Cons:

It needs an over all review. Terrible!!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
1
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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purcell • couple • us
10
Great experience overall.... very welcome help from cleanup staff.
Pros:

Staff, all supplies available.
Staff on duty 24/7:would feel more secure, and immediate.

Cons:

Needed 2 chairs , and a movable small table both guests to use at same time.
Also, night table at both sides of table.
Also, caution prospects, before choosing room, of loud steps from room floor above.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Lang • couple • us
8
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
1
Reservation was taken, never received confirmation or room number from Gold Coast.Booking.Com informed me during my comm
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Merke • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Metzger • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Megan • couple • us
4
Pros:

The price was okay and the view was nice

Cons:

Floors were filthy, got locked in the room three times, bed was way too soft (no support, back ache), TV was weird, NOT beachfront (no public access within reasonable walking distance), flying bugs everywhere inside common areas, spiderwebs all over on the porch area and stairs, parking kinda sucks, no outdoor areas that are really set up for enjoying, right on a very busy road, sometimes difficult to get out of the lot in the morning, no sidewalks on the road until further down. What spa and wellness center???????

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Roxy0505 • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Kristy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • us
1
When you can’t take your shoes off because of the dirt and you won’t lay on the bed because of the yellow stains. That s
Pros:

Did you not see that I didn’t stay because it was very dirty

Cons:

Dirty

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Kelley • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • us
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
9
Pros:

The property was clean and modern.

Cons:

We were there for two days and being a beach town I would suggest supplying more bath towels. There were only two towels(which were great quality) but it would have been nice to have a fresh towel for each day for our stay.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • it
7
Poteva andare meglio
Pros:

La camera era in posizione tranquilla perché dava sul retro della struttura. La parte anteriore da su una strada di grande scorrimento molto trafficata e rumorosa anche durante le ore notturne.

Cons:

La procedura di check in si è rivelata nutilmente complicata, benché la camera fosse stata pagata in anticipo. È pensata unicamente per chi possiede telefoni americani. Per chi possiede telefoni esteri abilitati all'uso in USA non è possibile chiamare i numeri di assistenza 1800 e ogni chiamata per chiarimenti o informazioni diventa una chiamata intercontinentale a pagamento. In loco non c'è personale, per cui se si presenta un problema bisogna ricorrere nuovamente alle chiamate telefoniche.
Nel bagno sarebbe opportuno aggiungere mensole per appoggiare i propri prodotti.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • family_with_children • us
10
Very enjoyable
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee