Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

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590 rooms, 17 floors

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is located near Traverse City along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. It is known as one of the Midwest's finest full-service, year round resorts and the areas top spa getaway for tourists looking for Traverse City Hotels that offer luxurious accommodations. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa offers over 600 rooms, suites, and condominiums, 54 holes of championship golf including The Bear, designed by Jack Nicklaus, and The Wolverine - a Gary Player signature golf course. Hotel rooms include cable TV, bathroom hair dryers, and much more. Tower rooms include wet bars, Jacuzzi whirlpool tubs, bathroom phones, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and more.Eco-friendly features in all hotel rooms include in-room recycling bins, linen re-use program, energy efficient light bulbs and bio-friendly cleaning products.

For the kids at heart, experience the fun of our 15,000-square foot Indoor Water Playground. Hotel guests of all ages will enjoy the 16-foot tall, 70-foot long waterslide, water-walk, and zero-depth spray-ground and water basketball nets. Explore any one of our four indoor or outdoor pools on the resort property. Experience Aerie Restaurant and Lounge located on the 16th Floor of the Tower. Aerie Restaurant and Lounge offers a premium casual dining experience unlike none other in Northern Michigan. Open for dinner seven days a week with inspiring views of Grand Traverse Bay and our championship golf courses. Additional features include a full-service spa, seasonal recreation, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, childrens center, 24-hour dog care facility, shopping gallery, and diverse restaurants and lounges. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is proudly owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

Hotel Amenities

(Additional fees may apply to some amenities)

• Pool
• Non-Smoking
• Beach Front Property
• Shuttle
• Restaurant
• Internet Access
• Pets Welcome
• Room Service
• Fitness Facility
• Kids Welcome

• Dry Cleaning/Laundry
• Golf Course
• Spa Services
• Tennis Courts
• Business Center
• Convention Center
• Meeting Rooms
• Wheelchair Accessible

Dining Options

Dining Options
ON PROPERTY:
Aerie Restaurant and Lounge
Located on the 16th Floor of our glass Tower/ Aerie provides panoramic views of our golf courses/ the region and East Grand Traverse Bay. Aerie delivers a premium casual dining experience. Dinner entrees range from USD20 to USD45. Aerie also has an unforgettable Sunday Brunch available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sweetwater American Bistro
Start off the day with Sweetwater s breakfast smorgasbord/ or select from the menu. Lunch choices span a spectrum of savory soups/ fresh salads/ and sandwiches. Main dishes for dinner range from pan-roasted chicken and grilled salmon to ribs and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Just make sure to save room for dessert.
Jack s Sports Bar
Menu fare runs the gamut. Heartier appetites will be pleased with Jack s selection of burgers/ sandwiches thing crust/ not to mention crispy calamari and rock shrimp served with sweet chili sauce.
The Grille
Lunch and dinner menus feature a wide range of familiar club favorites/ from steaming homemade soups/ crisp salads and appetizers including house-made potato chips tossed in melted blue cheese and garden chives to hearty sandwiches/ wraps/ pastas/ tenderloin/ chicken and signature grilled burgers.
Sweetwater American Bistro
Nestled just off the Grand Lobby and overseen by Executive Sous Chef William Matthews, the Resort’s inviting, “mini global” bistro is a full-service restaurant designed to meet everyone’s needs and tastes. A unique semi-circle bank of seating along with tables and booths appeals to families and couples and business colleagues. Start off the day with Sweetwater’s breakfast smorgasbord, or select from the menu. Lunch choices span a spectrum of savory soups, fresh salads, and sandwiches. Main dishes for dinner range from pan-roasted chicken and grilled salmon to ribs and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Just make sure to save room for dessert.
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge is the crown jewel in Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s trove of dining experiences. Located on the 16th floor of the Tower - with panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay, northern Michigan’s regional beauty and conversation-stopping sunsets - Aerie has always been a destination restaurant. During the past year, Aerie has also become a mecca for those who love bold, exciting flavors - locally grown produce is paired with products and tastes that have an international flair. The Culinary team is dedicated to bringing the best of everything from wherever they can get it, to create an inventive, exciting menu within a setting unlike any other Traverse City dining venue. In the past, guests came first and foremost for the view - now guests come for the food, with the beautiful surroundings serving as the frosting on the cake.
The Grille
The Grille, a Traverse City restaurant, is housed in the Resort’s Northwoods-inspired Clubhouse beneath high timber beams with scenic views of The Bear’s 18th green and welcomes guests of all ages. Converse at the bar, outdoors on the patio or settle into one of the restaurant’s comfortable cushioned seats. Lunch and dinner menus - created by northern Michigan native and Executive Sous Chef William Matthews - feature a wide range of familiar club favorites, from steaming homemade soups, crisp salads and appetizers including house-made potato chips tossed in melted blue cheese and garden chives to hearty sandwiches, wraps, pastas, tenderloin, chicken and signature grilled burgers.
Jack’s Sports Bar
Guests seeking a spirited spot to catch the score can catch all their favorite teams on one of four flat-screen TVs or just their favorite beverage from Jack’s friendly full-service bar. Ample seating is designed for larger groups and couples alike. Menu fare runs the gamut. Heartier appetites will be pleased with Jack’s selection of burgers, sandwiches thing crust, not to mention crispy calamari and rock shrimp served with sweet chili sauce.
Grand Lobby Bar
Serving a wide selection of bottled beers, wines and spirits nightly in the Resort’s inviting entrance lounge, the casually elegant Grand Lobby Bar is ideal for indulging in people-watching, conversation or a cold brew or serious cocktail