Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (89 reviews)
2035 U.S. 31 North, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686 , Traverse City , US

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Picnic area
Elevator
Fireplace in lobby
On private beach
Smoke-free property
Billiards or pool table
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Review Highlights

Pros:
High quality decor
Well-equipped kitchen
Cons:
Lack of starter packs for coffee and tea
None mentioned about cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.91
Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Service
9.88
Free coffee and hot cocoa available in the lobby, which enhances guest experience.
Location
9.42
Spectacular view mentioned, contributing positively to location sentiment.
Room Quality
9.87
The suite was fantastically, wonderfully, great! Comfortable king-size bed and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.4
Nice kitchen setup and availability of free coffee and hot cocoa.
Value for Money
8.36
While the amenities are good, some starter packs could enhance perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Starter packs for coffee and tea would improve the food and beverage experience.
Overall Experience
9.38
Overall, a very positive stay with intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 18:23

Property Description

Beachfront Location
Wish to unwind by a private beach at Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City? Enjoy beachfront tranquility and soak up the sun during your stay.

Comfortable Accommodations
Make yourself at home in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and complimentary wireless internet access. Relax and rejuvenate in cozy surroundings.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from 24-hour front desk service, free self-parking, and a range of facilities such as a lobby fireplace, picnic area, and banquet hall. Elevate your stay with ease and comfort.

Book your waterfront getaway at Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City today and indulge in a serene retreat by Lake Michigan.

Important information:

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional amenities at this hotel include a picnic area and gas grills.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 89 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.91
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 9.87
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 9.38
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Mark partner
10
Pros:

High quality decor and furnishings with a spectacular view. Nice kitchen setup but would be nice if there were starter packs for things like coffee and tea (they are available in the lobby).

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Dawn partner
10
Pros:

We stayed in room 101. The suite was fantastically,wonderfully,great! Has everything you need..pots,pans,plates,utensils so bring food to cook! Has washer,dryer,very comfortable king size bed. Best of all,the lobby had all the free coffee and hot cocoa you like. Definitely will be staying here again!

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Lisa partner
10
Pros:

Excellent

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
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Anne family_with_children
10
Pros:

We loved it!! Room was huge and view was amazing!!
They upgraded us to 2 bedroom suite. Traveling with kids, it was best!! We would definitely be back! This was one of the best place!!

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Marlina family
4
Pros:

Overall it’s definitely not worthy of the price we paid for the room. There’s also no pool and soooo many spiders around the sitting areas outside

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
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Christa partner
10
Pros:

This property is great! The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, silverware and glasses. The 2 bedroom suite was very spacious and great for families. Balcony view was amazing! Bathrooms were very large. Washer and dryer was convenient. It was a great place to stay!

2025-06-11 via Nuitee
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David partner
10
Pros:

What an awesome place! Great room! After I checked in, I had to make sure it cost as little as it did. It was like a mansion!

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Merima partner
10
Pros:

We loved our stay here. The room was huge. The view was amazing. Everything was clean. The hotel was quiet and the bed was comfortable. It was a bit chilly when we were there so we didn’t get to enjoy the outdoors too much but this hotel would be perfect for the summer. I look forward to coming here again.

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nick partner
10
Pros:

Always friendly, clean and relaxing.

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
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LeAnn M partner
10
Pros:

We absolutely love this place but the parking situation is a serious problem!

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
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Kara
10
Love it ❤️
Pros:

I love staying at the tamarack lodge. It just feels like your own private piece of paradise on the east bay. Beautiful mission style architecture, private balcony, nicely appointed kitchen and super helpful staff. And warm cookies in the evening!

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
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Robby Lee family
10
Pros:

Its more like stepping into a home rather than a hotel. 10/10 would highly recommend.

2025-05-13 via Nuitee
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Suzanne
10
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay here! Our suite was comfortable and cozy. It was an amazing place to relax. We will definitely be back!

2025-05-07 via Nuitee
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Maren family
10
Pros:

We absolutely love this hotel. I would recommend it every time to anyone visiting Traverse City.

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
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James
10
Beautiful Property on the Bay
Pros:

The staff was very friendly during check-in and the entire stay. The property is well maintained and clean. The detail of the wood work and trim is top quality. The doors and cabinets are custom made with solid wood and panels. The common areas are also clean and well appointed. Plenty of space to hang out and relax. The grounds around the property are the same. Clean and well maintained. Very nice beach with a gazebo and bar-b-q grills. Our suite was roomy and very comfortable. There was a nice kitchenette, sitting area, balcony overlooking the bay. The bathroom was clean and spacious. The suite included a washer & dryer, full size fridge, dishwasher, microwave, and cook top. The bedroom was small but contained a king size bed. Even the fire exit stairways were clean and nice with wall sconce lighting and tile floors and steps. Super nice property. I would recommend it to anyone. I plan to stay there again.

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
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TRacy friends
8
Pros:

The parking is extremely limited here. You're only allowed 1 parking spot per party. Additional parking is across the street behind a gas station. Very strange.
Other than that is was great.

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
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Michele family
10
Pros:

We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Tamarack Lodge. We are a family of four with two young kids and the room set up was so perfect for us. The room was huge, and I mean HUGE. The separate bedrooms and main living area gave us freedom as parents after the kids went to bed to relax and the balcony was perfect for watching the sunsets. Everything was impeccably clean every single day and the staff were so helpful and friendly. The lounge chairs and beach area were so convenient and our kids loved playing in the sand and looking for treasures along the beach. We highly recommend staying here for any family but it would also be such a great stay for a couple.

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
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Jose partner
10
Pros:

Nice view of the lake off the balcony.

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
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Katherine
10
Top Notch
Pros:

One of the better places we have stayed.

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
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Gerald
10
Pros:

Wonderful place to stay!

2025-04-26 via Nuitee