Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

3.5 star property
Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and 4 indoor pools

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4 indoor pools, seasonal outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge)
Children's area
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds
Queen Sofa Suite Accessible - Water Park Included | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3575 N US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI, 49684
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Front Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room options

Queen Sofa Suite Accessible - Water Park Included

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Wolf Den - Water Park Included

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Whirlpool Fireplace - Water Park Included

  • 544 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Majestic Bear - Water Park Included

  • 836 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Loft Fireplace - Water Park Included

  • 736 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Kid Kamp Suite - Water Park Included

  • 448 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Kid Cabin Suite - Water Park Included

  • 544 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite - Water Park Included

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like Front Street and Traverse City Visitor Center. This 280-room, 3.5-star resort has 4 indoor pools along with a free water park and 3 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Front Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants and 4 indoor pools
Guests of Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City have access to 4 indoor pools, a free water park, and a lazy river. Self parking is offered for USD 15 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and access to locker space. Other amenities at this family-friendly resort include a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bear Paw Sweets & Eats
  • Buckets
  • Camp Critter Bar & Grille
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Hungry As A Wolf

Things to do

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 10,904 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 30 and November 4.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to August.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

As of Apr 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City on Apr 22, 2025 start from $149.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

This resort is located in Traverse City, just steps from Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Front Street within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 15 per day. RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City have a casino at the property?

No, Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

Yes, this resort has 4 indoor pools along with an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until August.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

There are many amenities for couples at this resort, including 4 indoor pools and a poolside bar plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

No, this resort doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City has 3 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Does Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City.

Are there connecting rooms at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

What is the closest airport to Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

The closest major airport to Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 5.5 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City.

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pay for parking

It was exspensive where it didn’t have to be you now have to pay to park what the heck that is insane
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xhensila

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for families. The staff are kind and helpful. Check in lines can be extremely long and even though I got an email inviting me to check in online, it didn’t work. They also started charging $15/night for parking which I wasn’t expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greet so far
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kids had fun! It was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent Christmas Stay

Affordable, fun, lots to do and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots to do for everyone, staff was genuinely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The experience is nice and the facilities are well-kept. We were truly disappointed with the cost of everything, though. ANYTHING extra is so expensive. Want to do the adventure? $25 (we have three kids, so $75 min). Want to go to the arcade? $50 to make it worth it. Want to mini bowl? $24 for 6, $4/additional player. Snacks and food on the property are also higher in cost, so the best bet is to go across the road to the grocery store or to any of the local restaurants. It would be smart for the property to just do big buffet breakfasts, especially with kids being the main guests. Throw some pancakes, eggs, and sausage in buffet tins and hot coffee with creamers and you've just hit made everyone's stay. The coffee in the room-- not good. How crazy that parents are going non-stop for 2 days and the coffee is watery?! We added two pre-filled packets to each brew and it still was not enough. Is the propety fun? Yes. Our kids had fun. The waterpark kept all kids happy. Is it convenient? Yes. It is right by everything the Traverse City area has to offer. Worth it once? Maybe, as long as you get the coupon/Groupon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Great room! Comfortable beds. Great park! Great restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family trip

I had two rooms for my family (adult kids and grandkids). There is something to do for everyone and the grandkids ranging in age from 6 to 16 all had fun. The rooms are clean and bed is comfy, the pull out sofa bed, not so much. Great family mini vaca.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too much walking. I suggested to one of the supervisors, Nick Rockicki, that golf carts inside would be a smashing idea. Alot of senior citizens bring their children and grandchildren to your wonderful establishment, it would be a Postive step in showing you care about their restrictions as well. Thanks for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked it my kids loved it will be going again forsure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. You have to pay to park even if youre staying at the hotel which i found odd, but it was $15 a day. Many food and activity options available in the hotel. They werent great at advertising though because i didnt even know there was a ropes course until we got home and i had to call them. Kids loved the kid room with 3 beds and everyone loved the water park of coarse. 4 out of 5 of us left pretty scraped up from the pool bottom. Overall great stay and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prachi

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall hotel is good. Although they charged me 2 times for parking and told me to go take it up with my bank. So customer service lacks a bit, I even sent them credit card statement as proof. Shows two separate tranasaction ID.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like its proximity to Traverse City. Food was low quality fried food. Kids had a blast- too crowded for me. Rooms are out dated- light to bathroom was so loud
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024