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    Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

    2.5 (303 reviews)
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    Blood on wall under mirror

    The buildings and property are gorgeous, however we had a less than 4 star experience staying here. The female bartender at the golf clubhouse was the rudest employee I've ever encountered in life. She was rolling her eyes, had an attitude, and snapped at us verbally for ordering some basic food and drinks in an almost empty club house. You have to call for room service to come by, we have dirty towels and trash overflowing currently. The staff had the shuttle take us to the pool/beach amenity, and when we arrived it was totally closed due to the wildfire smoke. No one let us know. We were stranded without bathrooms, towels, food or drinks. Finally, I found blood on the wall and our air vent was covered in hair and dust. This is a less than 4 star report in my opinion, with beautiful views and a nice building.

    This was our first and likely last stay at the Grand Traverse Resort. It was my fiancé's birthday, and while we usually stay at Delamar, we wanted to try something different since the price was good. We booked a tower room. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Pedro, who was not particularly welcoming no hello or welcome, just a basic request for my ID. The room layout was great, but the "golf course view" was more of a parking lot view (though everything was snow-covered, so I understand that may affect the experience). Unfortunately, the room itself was not clean. There appeared to be mold in the ice bucket, white sticky stuff on the cabinet under the TV, handprints on the shower glass, and hair left in the bathroom, a smashed spider in the corner and cob webs throughout. Additionally, the balcony door lock was broken, so the balcony could not be opened at all, and the shower door bracket was also broken. We chose to stay since it was only one night and the bed appeared clean. I brought these issues up to Rachel at check-out, and her response was simply that they had "a list of housekeeping issues this morning," with no apology or concern expressed. Overall, the hotel staff did not feel very caring or welcoming, although the restaurant staff was very friendly. It was nice seeing the tennis matches going on, but the pool was quite cold, kids were filling the hot tub area to play so we stayed away. Would be cool to have an adult only hot tub. I'm sure when the outside ones are open and it's not as cold these are pretty nice. All in all, this stay did not provide the resort experience we were hoping for. I'm not sure I would recommend.

    Great sunset

    Place is great for vacation very nice hotel room and AMAZING VIEW just lower the price a tiny bit and this is a 10 is I could do so

    Ended up using toaster on floor
    Bruce A.

    Would never stay again. 1 BDRM Village CONDO was overpriced. The events are a seldom with no appeal. Arrival - we arrived hours after check in only to be told that no one knows if the room is ready and we have to wait for someone to go check. Gessh. During check in, questions are posed with incomplete answers. Opportunity to advise us and welcome us was lost. There seemed to be no interest in making our stay delightful. The condo was okay but the TV was so small for the distance to the couch. In today's cheap big screen tv's this is inexcusable. TV had no channel listing provided nor instructions on how to get out of the menu on the screen. The bedroom was the best room, comfortable bed and plenty of space. The shower area has one small rack to hold all the towels as if no one ever heard of a hook on the back of a door. The kitchenette had a sink and two burners (one knob kept falling off) with no area for the drying rack and toaster except using another piece of furniture (see pic). BTW, staff doesn't ensure that there are carts in the lobby so we have to manually lug our suitcases. I am not saying this should be the Ritz but for these prices more is expected. They, imo, gouged us on staying on July 4th. Normal room rate was $369, then it went to $387 on July 3 and then $549 on July 4th (are you kidding me) and there was nothing was special - no fireworks, special events). Add to that $40 in taxes and $20-$30 resort fee and the bundled cost is ridiculous.

    Our room with king bed.
    Laura B.

    From start to finish our weekend was wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the tower and the room was very comfortable. The shower is big and has nice pressure. Check in and out was very easy. We'll definitely be back!

    Kevin A.

    Really great place to play golf. The wolverine is a fun course for any golfer. Looking for something a little more challenging try out the Bear course. Drinks and food on the course are reasonably priced.

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    In the condos is there coffee pots?

    Hi Kathy, Yes, there are coffee makers in our condos. I hope that we can welcome you soon.

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    Review Highlights - Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

    Stayed here during the 2017 special olympics winter games and everything was Absolutely amazing.

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    Tamarack Lodge

    3.9(26 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$$

    Let me tell you what was great first. Pool with hot tub and sauna all newer and nice. Very recently…read moredone and nice. The balcony view of lake with room was all updated and nice. Nothing 5 star but all very nice. Property had fire pits that were great for sun sets. Beaches were cool but I'd recommend driving to some other actual nice soft sand beaches. Convenient but not great. Location convenient to a lot of stuff. Miss a star for me with lack of food options on spot or bar and price a little high and hotel policies.

    Stayed here while in town for a wedding. Prices were quite low since it was winter (March)…read more Pros: Cute, clean, spacious room with a comfortable bed and huge, lovely pillows. Nice common area with a fireplace and comfy couches. The views were amazing. Cons: The front desk staff seems unhappy and passes that along to you. As other reviewers have mentioned, they aren't flexible when it comes to changing your stay or checking in/out earlier than the stated times, so make sure your plans are very solid before booking, even in the dead of winter. Parking is very limited. We were expecting guests to drop by for a quick visit (two hours tops) and asked where they could park. We were directed across US-31 (a busy four-lane thoroughfare) to an overflow lot. We asked if there was anything closer, as one person is in a wheelchair, but they didn't budge. (The parking lot in front of the hotel was empty except for our car at that point.) I'm giving this four stars because it is an impressive property and the winter prices are quite low, but keep in mind that the customer experience wasn't great.

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    Fountain Point Resort

    4.0(7 reviews)
    16.7 mi
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    Incredible experience! It was like going back in time to a resort decades ago. Highly recommend and…read morecan't wait to go back! One improvement would be wifi in the cabins to make it easier to work from there so we can spend even more time there!

    This is my second review on yelp ever. I am not one to complain unless I feel it's extremely…read morenecessary. First let me start with the good, the place is absolutely gorgeous and has all kinds of amenities and games for the guests to enjoy. The cabins are quaint and comfortable. That being said, the management and owner are the most unprofessional people I've ever had to encounter as a PAYING guest. My friend had her wedding here this past weekend, and instead of raving about how beautiful the place is I left that place with an AWFUL taste in my mouth and absolute disappointment. If there was a way for the manager to make things difficult on my friend and her guests, she did it. The manager was extremely rude and uncooperative from the get go. My friend came to her with concerns about cobwebs in the cabins and the manger yelled at her and accused her of "looking for problems." She yelled at my friend (THE BRIDE) in front of other guests! There was a complete lack of communication between employees. Most of them were amicable and happy to help but they would tell us one thing and the manager would turn around and tell us another. She handled herself extremely unprofessionally. Also, we had unseasonably warm weather this past weekend and the cabins don't have air conditioning. The resort has fans that the guests can request to be brought to their cottages. The day of the wedding was 91 degrees and the manager threw a fit over having to get the fans out because they had been put away for the winter already. I am in the service industry and I cannot believe the way this woman spoke to myself and many others. I cannot believe she still has a job! When we contacted the owner to resolve the issues he came around and spoke to some guests but never apologized for the manager's behavior. He instead came into one of the cabins-where everyone had moved inside because they have an ordinance that the DJ had to stop at 10pm- and proceeded to YELL and PITCH A FIT (not exaggerating) that we were being disrespectful because of the music level. Not ONCE did he address us before that in a civil manner about the music. NOR did he approach the bride and groom to ask them to accommodate the ordinance. He just burst in (didn't knock) and starting yelling like a crazy neighbor. Had he addressed us in a professional manner we would have turned it down and accommodated his requests. Instead we were all sent to bed at 12:30 like children at a summer camp. All in all, the bride and groom paid LOTS of money to rent the place for the weekend and seeing the bride sob MULTIPLE times over the treatment we all received was devastating. That is NOT how your wedding weekend should go. I will NEVER recommend this place

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    Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection - Favorite Hotel in Petoskey

    Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection

    3.9(80 reviews)
    46.8 mi
    $$$

    Inn at Bay Harbor is amazing! Literally feels like heaven when I'm up there. Summers in Northern…read moreMichigan are truly magical. The Inn at Bay Harbor is located near Petoskey. The hotel is located in a village with dining, shops, real estate, and more. Ample parking, clean beaches, and amazing views of the Marina. The Inn at Bay Harbor has been a Marriott property for 22 years. As of 11/1, it will be a Boyne Resort. I don't think the change of ownership will impact the charm. If anything, it will improve things by being a Michigan based company. Love that this hotel has so many room variations - typical rooms to cottages. Outside of the Inn, there are home rentals through Bay Harbor's website too. This hotel is open year round and there is so much to do. Love high tea! Makes me feel like a princess while adulting. My husband and I plan to come up again this summer. Such a special place! Check out the bay harbor website for events if you're interested in their art festival, hot balloon festival, or any festive activities. They have so much going on! Definitely great for a romantic weekend or coming up with the family. The hotel isn't dog friendly but there are rentals that will allow dogs in the village.

    Friendly, helpful staff are well trained and contribute to a pleasant environment. The hotel is…read moregorgeous and very well maintained. The hallways smell unbelievable - in a good way. Rooms are super clean and comfortable. The grounds are impeccable. Pots bursting with color, modern hammocks, and lawn games welcome you to lounge. The beautiful pool area provided free sunscreen, lush large towels, and ice cream! If you want to be pampered or just relax I highly recommend.

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    Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection - Sunset view from balcony

    Sunset view from balcony

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