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4.3 out of 5

"Great place for kids to visit. Pricey, but in the long run it was worth it " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 24 Jul 2022

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 3.5-star resort near Clinch Park

In Traverse City

Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Traverse City resort, you'll find Front Street and Traverse City Visitor Center. Clinch Park and Clinch Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Free water park, waterslide

Free water park access, 3 restaurants, and 4 indoor pools are all featured at this resort. Bring the family and enjoy the lazy river, free kid's club, and bowling alley. Free self parking is free for guests, and you can enjoy a meal in one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes.

Family Suite - Water Park Included

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max
$180* Per night/room Apr 8 - Apr 9

Whirlpool Fireplace - Water Park Included

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.SofaBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Majestic Bear - Water Park Included

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Loft Fireplace - Water Park Included

Bed Count 3 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Kid Cabin Suite - Water Park Included

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

Kid Kamp Suite - Water Park Included

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City ratings based on 27 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Everyone (11) Family (5)
5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 24, 2023

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1 out of 5
We had to wait until an hour for our room

Posted by on Jul 18, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 14, 2023

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2 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 13, 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on May 7, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Sep 3, 2022

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5 out of 5
Great place for kids to visit. Pricey, but in the long run it was worth it

Posted by on Jul 24, 2022

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3 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 28, 2021

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4 out of 5
We had a great stay. The staff was fantastic the park was great fun. Our room was a little noisy the wall unit needs to be replaced it rattles...Check in and out was easy. A few more tables could be added to the park. Overall, it was a good experience.

Posted by on Feb 12, 2020

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 30, 2019

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About the Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Location 3575 N US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684

Renovations + Closures

The property is closed between October 30 and November 4.

Property Features

As a guest of Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City, you'll find a complimentary water park, 4 indoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a waterslide. There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Event space at this resort measures 10904 square feet (1013 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Traverse City resort.

  • 280 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Meeting rooms
  • 10904 sq ft of conference space
  • 1013 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free water park access
  • Number of indoor pools - 4
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Arcade/game room
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Bowling alley on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City offers 280 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Camp Critter Bar & Grille - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Hungry As A Wolf - This family restaurant specializes in pizza. Open daily.

Buckets - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Open daily.

Bear Paw Sweets & Eats - Onsite café. Open daily.

Dunkin' Donuts - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

4 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park and a lazy river.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Miniature golf on site
  • Bowling alley on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Water park passes are included for all registered guests. Water park passes are valid from 1 PM on the day of check-in until the water park closes on the day of check-out.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property does not follow regional sanitization guidelines
  • Property does not follow a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.