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Our top choices for Shorter Lake hotels

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Front Street Retreat! Cozy Traverse City Condo

Front Street Retreat! Cozy Traverse City Condo
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 18.1 km from Shorter Lake
The price is €399
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Front Street Retreat! Cozy Traverse City Condo
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

The Sierra Motel

The Sierra Motel
2.0 star property
Triangle Neighborhood, 19.2 km from Shorter Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (401 reviews)
"Awesome place "
United States
Kim
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Sierra Motel
Water park

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
3.5 star property
14.9 km from Shorter Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,015 reviews)
"Great place for kids and adults"
United States
Ryan
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

Grand Traverse Motel

Grand Traverse Motel
2.0 star property
Oak Park, 18.2 km from Shorter Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (591 reviews)
"Very clean property and friendly staff. Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Cathy
The price is €167
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Grand Traverse Motel
Lobby

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Traverse City

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Traverse City
3.0 star property
15 km from Shorter Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
JANET
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Traverse City
Aerial view

Bayshore Resort

Bayshore Resort
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 17.8 km from Shorter Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,692 reviews)
"This is a great hotel with extremely friendly staff. I will definitely stay here again in Traverse City"
United States
Shannon
The price is €318
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Bayshore Resort
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Super 8 by Wyndham Traverse City

Super 8 by Wyndham Traverse City
2.0 star property
Triangle Neighborhood, 19.5 km from Shorter Lake
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Parking was easy and we had to get the room cleaned. "
United States
Jermaine
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Super 8 by Wyndham Traverse City
Iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spark by Hilton Traverse City

Spark by Hilton Traverse City
2.5 star property
15.3 km from Shorter Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (224 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
United States
Briana
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Spark by Hilton Traverse City
Lobby sitting area

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
2.0 star property
Triangle Neighborhood, 19.5 km from Shorter Lake
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, good pillows. Friendly greeting at main desk."
United States
Judy
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites By Hilton Traverse City

Home2 Suites By Hilton Traverse City
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Shorter Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (155 reviews)
"Staff were great, Breakfast was plentiful, rooms are spacious."
Canada
Bobbi-Jo
The price is €236
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Home2 Suites By Hilton Traverse City
Lobby

Comfort Inn Traverse City

Comfort Inn Traverse City
2.5 star property
Triangle Neighborhood, 19.6 km from Shorter Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"It was a nice place to stay at."
United States
Alexis
The price is €211
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Comfort Inn Traverse City
Lobby

Cambria Hotel Traverse City

Cambria Hotel Traverse City
3.5 star property
Indian Woods, 19.2 km from Shorter Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (915 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Antoinette J
The price is €260
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Cambria Hotel Traverse City
Lobby

Honor Motel

Honor Motel
2.0 star property
19.2 km from Shorter Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (241 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Honor Motel
Exterior

Best Western Plus Traverse City

Best Western Plus Traverse City
3.0 star property
Triangle Neighborhood, 19.3 km from Shorter Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (851 reviews)
"Front desk staff was very helpful, room just as described. Walkable to downtown Traverse City if you are up for it."
United States
Michael
The price is €200
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Best Western Plus Traverse City
Bar (on property)

Park Place Hotel

Park Place Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Traverse City, 16.7 km from Shorter Lake
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Older style property but great location"
Canada
Victoria
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Park Place Hotel
Lobby

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI
3.0 star property
Triangle Neighborhood, 19.5 km from Shorter Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location for the Cherry Festival and for a trip up the peninsula."
United States
Gregg
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI
Children’s activities

Cedar Ridge Cabins

Cedar Ridge Cabins
3.0 star property
18.6 km from Shorter Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (240 reviews)
"Loved the trail down to the river, and the fire pit."
United States
Leddra
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Cedar Ridge Cabins
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle

539 Bay Street Traverse City - Luxury Downtown Residences

539 Bay Street Traverse City - Luxury Downtown Residences
4.0 star property
Slabtown, 15.5 km from Shorter Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Great location, walkable to downtown, and the beach across the street. Check-in and Check-out were both easy and quick. Experience like a hotel, but much better priced. Property is beautiful, clean, modern, and we will be back."
United States
Chris
The price is €570
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
539 Bay Street Traverse City - Luxury Downtown Residences
Free daily continental breakfast

Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City

Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City
2.5 star property
15.5 km from Shorter Lake
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,023 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and breakfast was amazing."
United States
James
The price is €184
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City
View from property

Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City

Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City
3.0 star property
15.1 km from Shorter Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (484 reviews)
"Great food options, nice pool area"
United States
Denise
The price is €229
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City
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Top Shorter Lake Hotel Reviews

Hygge Up North Cabin

Hygge Up North Cabin

10/10 Excellent
"The host was very helpful and easy to communicate with throughout the stay. Cute little cabin in the woods!"
Matthew and Jennifer S. 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hygge Up North Cabin

Hotels near other Shorter Lake attractions

Pikes Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pikes Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its wineries.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shorter Lake?
Shorter Lake is located in Traverse City. Travellers love the area for its beautiful lakeside setting, selection of wineries and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Shorter Lake?
Lake Ann LOFT in the heart of Lake Ann village, W. of Traverse City MI is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this guest house offers private decks and laundry facilities. It's located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Shorter Lake.
How many hotels will I find close to Shorter Lake?
Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shorter Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shorter Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Shorter Lake.
What can I see and do near Shorter Lake?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Burnett Park and Almira Township Park. At Pikes Lake, Stevens Lake and Cedar Lake, you can surround yourself with nature. Cedar Run Creek Natural Area, Lake Ann Brewing Company or Bullhead Lake Natural Area are some local sights worth checking out.