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A deck with a fire pit and two chairs overlooking a sunset over water.

A spacious gym with multiple exercise machines, large windows, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bathtub, and a view of the sea through a large window.

A beach view with two white lounge chairs, one with a straw hat and the other with a towel, and a small table with a book and a bottle between them.

1. The Baywatch Resort

16 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Dan and Carolyn

AED 269

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a staircase.

A building with a brick facade, a circular window with a wreath, and two potted plants in front.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a sunlit room with windows.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a coffee machine in the background.

2. All Seasons Resort

15.1 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Riel

AED 307

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A balcony with a view of a beach, a railing, and a chair.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

A hot tub with a tiled edge and a metal ladder, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden chairs.

3. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

15.9 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

margaret

AED 271

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Turtle Creek Casino & Resort.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel".

4. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

11.3 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

JaNay

AED 443

AED 470 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and boats in the background.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a double sink, and a stone backsplash.

A beach with white lounge chairs and a dock extending into the water.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone backsplash, a large window with a view of a lake, and a built-in sink.

5. Fife Lake Lodge

11.7 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Kimberlee

AED 202

AED 581 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of a beach, a chair, and a table.

A large, multi-story hotel with balconies and a beachside location.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land.

6. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

15.7 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Jessica

AED 281

AED 335 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large building with a modern design, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a calm lake reflecting the structure.

A golf course with a pond, sand bunkers, and a water tower in the background.

A beachside seating area with lounge chairs and a fire pit.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a tall building in the background.

7. Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

14.6 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Jennifer

AED 403

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a seating area with chairs and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dresser, and a balcony with a view.

A lakeside view with a sandy beach, red chairs, and a small shed.

8. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

14.8 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Timothy O

AED 342

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a small seating area.

A Seasons Inn hotel with a welcoming sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

9. Seasons Inn Traverse City

15.8 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Dennis

AED 198

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a stone wall, and a view of the outside.

A fitness center with exercise equipment, including treadmills and stationary bikes, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a large screen.

10. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

Indian Woods, 19.6 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Nancy

AED 465

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a beach view, a dock with boats, and a sandy beach with lounge chairs.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a sign for 'ParkShore Resort'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A gazebo, a fountain, and a building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

11. ParkShore Resort

16.2 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Stephen

AED 309

AED 357 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette area.

A buffet with labeled food items including turkey sausage and bacon.

A swimming pool with a blue tiled edge, a hot tub, and a door in the background.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City by IHG

14.4 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Julie

AED 320

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden panel wall, a framed picture, and a ceiling light fixture.

A row of colorful doors with benches in front.

A green armchair, a wooden side table, and a wall-mounted painting of a bird on a branch.

13. The Sierra Motel

Triangle Neighborhood, 19.6 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Frederick

AED 403

AED 447 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, a TV, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the sky through large windows, surrounded by blue chairs and a covered seating area.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

14. Comfort Inn Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood, 19.1 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Harvey

AED 340

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern restaurant with a large TV screen, wooden tables, and chairs. There are various food items and a coffee machine visible.

A modern reception area with a counter, a 'Market' sign, and a refrigerated display of beverages.

A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

15. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

15.3 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Sonila

AED 349

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A building with a grey exterior, a large arched window, and a double door entrance.

A spacious room with large windows, a green armchair, a bicycle, and a modern chandelier.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, black shelves, and a black leather chair.

16. The Vic

Indian Woods, 18.9 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Teresa

AED 264

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant shoreline.

A cozy loft-style living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

17. Pinestead Reef Resort

16.3 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Gary

AED 324

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two cups, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a central building, a parking area, and a river in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of trees.

18. Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City

14.6 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Jennifer

AED 300

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

A beach with two blue chairs facing the water.

A dark blue exterior with a white door and a small balcony with a railing.

A hotel room with a bathtub, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bottle of wine.

19. Pointes North Beachfront Hotel – 2 Person Spa Tub Studios

15 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

francis

AED 294

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio with a built-in fire feature, a large cushioned seating area, and a stone fireplace.

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchen, dining area, and a living space.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

20. Residence Inn By Marriott Traverse City

15.1 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

ARBEN

AED 448

AED 497 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South Branch Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Baywatch Resort	9.4 Exceptional 2,419 reviews	View
All Seasons Resort	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Grand Beach Resort Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 2,480 reviews	View
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 581 reviews	View
Fife Lake Lodge	8.6 Excellent 103 reviews	View

Top South Branch Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Waterfront! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting

10/10 Excellent

"Good communication with host. Nice property."

Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean cabin. It had everything we needed. The host was very pleasant and very responsive. Definitely will be back!!"

Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire

10/10 Excellent

"Very responsive and clean property. Well equipped for an easy stay. Kind of dark and the tv is small and not where you can lay in bed and watch. Host was wonderful to work with and I would definitely go back."

Welcome to Serenity Shores! 🌅 Soak in the private hot tub, unwind by the fire pit 🔥, and savor calming lake views. Pet-friendly 🐾 and perfect for recharging, exploring, and making memories.

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Very clean and great attention to detail. Amenities felt very intentional. We had a lovely time."

Beachfront | 10mi to TC | Fall Colors | Sauna

10/10 Excellent

"Very relaxing spot. The oven wasn’t the greatest. And I wish I had brought my cast iron pan for cooking. Overall we really enjoyed our time on spider lake."

Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a lovely home nestled in the woods where the architecture of the home itself (clerestory and skylight windows throughout) made it feel like we were immersed in nature itself for the entire stay. The wrap around porch was also a winderful place to sit, eat and enjoy the forest. The property is near a state forest campground so the surroundings were beautifully remote feeling with uninterrupted trees and the rustic walkway to the Boardman river was nice. We would highly recommend as a quiet retreat from hectic lives and busy schedules. The house had everything needed for a comfortable stay."

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

10/10 Excellent

"Third stay here and each time gets a little longer. Jason and Nicole have created the perfect cabin in a perfect setting. Never have I seen my husband and our dog happier. Clean, well stocked, great hot tub. Perfection! Thank you guys!"

Fiebing's Rustic/Remote Cabin on two Private Lakes

10/10 Excellent

"This property is rustic but is described as such, so if you are looking for the four seasons, don’t come here and then complain. It is a WONDERFUL rustic cabin with so much room to roam on trails through the woods and around the lakes. There are lots of fish in the lake and wildlife in the woods. Everything is very comfortable. Highly recommend."

Private South Boardman Cabin on 10 Forest Acres!

10/10 Excellent

"So peaceful and tranquil!!!"

Other attractions near South Branch Nature Preserve

Twin Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Twin Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

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Sand Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sand Lakes during your travels in Williamsburg. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the golf courses.

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Twin Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Twin Lakes during your travels in Traverse City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

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Guernsey Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Guernsey Lake during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

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Sand Lakes Quiet Area

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Sand Lakes Quiet Area, a lovely green space in Williamsburg. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Little Guernsey Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Little Guernsey Lakes during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

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Root Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Root Lake during your travels in Williamsburg. Visit the area's casinos and shops.

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Darby Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Darby Lake during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Branch Nature Preserve?

South Branch Nature Preserve is located in Traverse City. Travelers love the area for its beautiful lakeside setting, golfing, and lively festivals. You'll find 26 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to South Branch Nature Preserve?

Secluded 10-Acre Riverfront Lodge. Pet-Friendly! Hot Tub! is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers private porches and a hot tub. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from South Branch Nature Preserve.

How many hotels are there close to South Branch Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from South Branch Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Branch Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near South Branch Nature Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Branch Nature Preserve?

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What can I see and do near South Branch Nature Preserve?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Sand Lakes Quiet Area and Boardman Township Park. Enjoy nature at Twin Lake, Rennie Lake, or Sand Lakes. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Twin Lakes and Guernsey Lake.

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Our top choices for South Branch Nature Preserve hotels

1. The Baywatch Resort

2. All Seasons Resort

3. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

4. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

5. Fife Lake Lodge

6. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

7. Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

8. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

9. Seasons Inn Traverse City

10. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

11. ParkShore Resort

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City by IHG

13. The Sierra Motel

14. Comfort Inn Traverse City

15. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

16. The Vic

17. Pinestead Reef Resort

18. Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City

19. Pointes North Beachfront Hotel – 2 Person Spa Tub Studios

20. Residence Inn By Marriott Traverse City

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Top South Branch Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Waterfront! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting

Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.

Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire

Welcome to Serenity Shores! 🌅 Soak in the private hot tub, unwind by the fire pit 🔥, and savor calming lake views. Pet-friendly 🐾 and perfect for recharging, exploring, and making memories.

Beachfront | 10mi to TC | Fall Colors | Sauna

Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

Fiebing's Rustic/Remote Cabin on two Private Lakes

Private South Boardman Cabin on 10 Forest Acres!

Other attractions near South Branch Nature Preserve

Twin Lake

Sand Lakes

Twin Lakes

Guernsey Lake

Sand Lakes Quiet Area

Little Guernsey Lakes

Root Lake

Darby Lake

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