Cherry Tree Inn & Suites - Traverse City

Beachfront hotel with private beach, complimentary watercraft rentals, and scenic balcony views on East Grand Traverse Bay

Amenities & Recreation

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites Traverse City offers guests direct beach access to a private beachfront area on East Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel provides complimentary bicycle and kayak rentals for local exploration, and onsite watercraft rentals including jet skis and paddle boats. Guests enjoy 24-hour access to two swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), two hot tubs, and a fitness center.

Rooms & Suites

All suites at Cherry Tree Inn include well-equipped kitchenettes with microwave, refrigerator, and sink. Select rooms offer private balconies with scenic waterfront views of Grand Traverse Bay. The hotel also provides soundproof rooms, allergy-free options, and accessible facilities for disabled guests.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served daily, featuring scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, waffles, and yogurt. The breakfast staff, led by Laura, provides attentive service and keeps the buffet well-stocked. Guests can also enjoy 24-hour coffee, tea, and hot chocolate in the lobby, plus evening cookies.

Family-Friendly Features

The hotel has a nautical-themed kids playground and a game room with board games and video games. Families can use the complimentary paddle boats and bicycles, or rent jet skis and pontoon boats from the onsite rental booth. The indoor and outdoor pools are open year-round, with an indoor pool that stays warm in the evenings.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Cherry Tree Inn is located on East Bay with a backdrop of Old Mission Peninsula hills, 3 km from Chateau Grand Traverse winery. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to Cherry Capital Airport and operates a seasonal shuttle on Fridays and Saturdays to downtown Traverse City. Nearby attractions include Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre, and the Lake Michigan beach.

• Location: Private beachfront on East Grand Traverse Bay, 3 km from Chateau Grand Traverse winery
• Rooms: All suites with kitchenettes; select rooms with private balcony and bay view
• Dining: Complimentary hot breakfast buffet and 24-hour beverage station
• Recreation: Complimentary bicycle and kayak rentals; onsite watercraft rentals including jet skis and paddle boats
• Family: Nautical-themed kids playground, game room, indoor and outdoor pools open year-round
• Transport: Complimentary shuttle to Cherry Capital Airport and seasonal downtown shuttle