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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Sanford Lake on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Sanford Lake consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 4, 2026.

A reception area with a stone counter, a 'Things to Do & Places to Go' brochure, a 'Traverse City' brochure, and a 'Nearby Food and Drink' sign.

A bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet.

A yellow building with a sign reading "OFFICE OPEN" and a small porch with white chairs.

A sign indicating directions to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore.

1. Honor Motel

13.5 km from Sanford Lake

Randy

CNY634

CNY704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a dark outdoor setting with trees in the background.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a curtain partially drawn.

A residential area with a house, a barbecue grill, and outdoor seating with red umbrellas.

A room with a bed, two armchairs, a wooden table, and a floor lamp.

2. Cedar Ridge Cabins

12.6 km from Sanford Lake

Leddra

CNY899

CNY953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern cafe with a central counter, seating area, and a visible entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.

A hotel entrance with a clear pedestrian crossing, a blue and yellow awning, and a sign indicating it's a Hilton property.

3. Tru By Hilton Traverse City

17.6 km from Sanford Lake

antony

CNY599

CNY665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a coffee maker.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator. A blue sofa and a small table are in the living area.

A modern bathroom with a vanity, a round mirror, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A room with a TV, a blue chair, a bed, and a white heater.

4. Coastal Suites Resort

19.8 km from Sanford Lake

Alice

CNY688

CNY763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a hanging light fixture, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.

A deck with outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and a pool.

A bed with a striped bedspread, a woven headboard, and a tray with two white mugs.

5. Coastal Inn

19.4 km from Sanford Lake

Sherri

CNY724

CNY803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with fire pit, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a brick wall and string lights.

A modern indoor pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and yellow tables.

A snack display area with various packaged snacks and a cold beverage refrigerator.

A modern restaurant with a central seating area, individual tables, and a counter with a beverage station.

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton Traverse City

17.2 km from Sanford Lake

Nicholas

CNY709

CNY787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green carpet, and a wall with a geometric design and a motivational quote.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a TV, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

7. Spark by Hilton Traverse City

16.7 km from Sanford Lake

Jackie

CNY489

CNY543 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and a blue wall. There are lounge chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

A Baymont by Wyndham hotel with a large entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

8. Baymont by Wyndham Beulah

17.9 km from Sanford Lake

Natalie

CNY738

CNY819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with a wooden herringbone floor, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a television, and a door leading to another room.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, dining table, and chairs.

A residential area with a paved driveway leading to a grassy lawn, a house on the left, and a view of the sea.

A row of purple lounge chairs with a small table, set on a concrete patio with a grassy area and trees in the background.

9. Crystal Lake Resort

19.4 km from Sanford Lake

Cindy

CNY791

CNY878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a television screen on the wall, and a brick wall in the background.

A motel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and towel rack.

A hallway with an exit sign, a table with a chair, and a door labeled with the number 5.

10. Cold Creek Inn

20.3 km from Sanford Lake

Todd

CNY620

CNY688 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An indoor water park with a central water slide, multiple pools, and lounge areas with chairs.

A rustic interior with wooden tables, a barrel, and a wall displaying colorful items.

A reception area with a wooden wall, a large horse silhouette, and multiple reception desks.

A restaurant interior with wooden walls, tables, and various dishes.

11. Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

17.3 km from Sanford Lake

Anna

CNY936

CNY1,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the building's interior.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.

A swimming pool with metal railings, a dining area with chairs, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa with cushions, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City

16.7 km from Sanford Lake

Arlene

CNY820

CNY911 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with a view, a door, and a wall-mounted picture.

A compact laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a white door.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. The Loop Downtown By Kasa

19.7 km from Sanford Lake

Jaci

CNY570

CNY931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a basket on the counter.

A breakfast bar with a microwave, coffee maker, and various food items.

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, and a wall-mounted artwork.

14. Econo Lodge Traverse City South

16.4 km from Sanford Lake

michele

CNY463

CNY514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and a variety of appliances.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, a stone-tiled floor, and a view of trees and a fence through large windows.

A living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and two sofas.

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, sun loungers, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City

17 km from Sanford Lake

CNY551

CNY612 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outside.

A hallway with a wooden floor, beige curtains, and a television in the background.

16. Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

20.1 km from Sanford Lake

Dena

CNY570

CNY782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Sanford Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Honor Motel	9.4 Exceptional 259 reviews	View
Cedar Ridge Cabins	9.2 Wonderful 249 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Traverse City	9.4 Exceptional 526 reviews	View
Coastal Suites Resort	8.8 Excellent 530 reviews	View
Coastal Inn	8.6 Excellent 496 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Sanford Lake

Sanford Lake Park

Sanford Lake Park is worth a visit, located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Lake Ann.

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Peanut Lake

Peanut Lake is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Lake Ann, why not stop by during your stay. Lake Ann has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.

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Shavenaugh Lake

Shavenaugh Lake is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Lake Ann, why not stop by during your stay. Lake Ann has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.

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Marys Lake

Marys Lake is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Lake Ann, why not stop by during your stay. Lake Ann has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.

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Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve

Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from central Interlochen, why not stop by during your stay.

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Bronson Lake

Bronson Lake is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from central Interlochen, why not stop by during your stay. Interlochen has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.

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Upper Woodcock Lake

Upper Woodcock Lake is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from central Lake Ann, why not stop by during your stay. Lake Ann has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.

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Inland Township Park

Inland Township Park is worth a visit, located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Interlochen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Sanford Lake?

Guests love staying at The Cottonwood Inn B&B, which is a bed & breakfast near Sanford Lake.
Another highly rated resort is Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City, which is 24 minutes away by car.
In fact, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with 3,893 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Sanford Lake?

You can review prices on Hotels.com by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Remember that rates vary based on where and when you plan to go.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY462

Can I find hotels close to Sanford Lake that are fully refundable?

Yes, many hotels offer refundable room reservations if you cancel prior to the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City and Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG are highly rated hotels near Sanford Lake that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Sanford Lake?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, Grand Traverse Resort And Spa offers a beach, a beach bar, and 4 restaurants. It's a 40-minute drive from Sanford Lake.
Another great option is Country Hermitage B&B, which is 40 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels close to Sanford Lake with free breakfast?

You can begin your day with a free full breakfast at A Breath of Heaven B&B, which is a short 17-minute drive from Sanford Lake.
The Cottonwood Inn B&B is also a recommended place to stay with a free full breakfast, and it's located 22 minutes away by car.

Which hotels near Sanford Lake have rooms with great views?

Enjoy rooms with garden views at The Cottonwood Inn B&B, which is a 22-minute drive from Sanford Lake.
Also recommended is Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG, which has rooms with bay or city views.

What are the best family hotels close to Sanford Lake?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City offers free cribs, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Sanford Lake is 22 minutes away by car.
Another great option for your family's trip is Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City.

What are the best hotels near Sanford Lake with free parking?

Drive and park with ease when you stay at The Cottonwood Inn B&B, which offers free parking. You'll be a 22-minute drive from Sanford Lake.
Delamar Traverse City also has free parking and is 27 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels near Sanford Lake with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the 4 indoor pools, free water park, and seasonal outdoor pool at Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. Sanford Lake is a 24-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Delamar Traverse City.

What cheap motels can I book close to Sanford Lake?

To stay economically near Sanford Lake, you can book Cedar Ridge Cabins, which offers a playground and parking.
Honor Motel is another affordable motel to consider in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Sanford Lake?

Other attractions near Sanford Lake include Bass Lake and Interlochen State Park.

What are the best lodges close to Sanford Lake?

Experience nature when you stay at Loon's Lakehouse | Dock, Kayak Launch & Firepit, which is a short 4-minute drive from Sanford Lake. The lodge offers a kayak.
Lake Ann Lodge | Large Group Northwoods Retreat Near Traverse City is a second option that is located a short drive away.

What are the best cabins close to Sanford Lake?

Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River!: Enjoy serenity and a kayak when you stay at this cabin, which is a short 9-minute drive from Sanford Lake.
Platte Haven: Summer Bliss: Kayak, Fish & Relax by the River!: Here's another cabin worth considering, which is a short drive away.

What are the best campsites near Sanford Lake?

Private Glamping - Romantic Stargazing Tent- Peaceful Getaway near Lake: Experience a rural setting when you stay a short 4-minute drive from Sanford Lake. This campsite offers guests a kitchen and a fireplace.
Cozy fifth wheel located on a private campground in Interlochen.: Here is another choice a short drive away.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Sanford Lake?

Bring your furry friend to Home2 Suites By Hilton Traverse City, which is a 23-minute drive from Sanford Lake.
Park Place Hotel is another pet-friendly option.