Questions?
Please contact Michigan Conference Meeting Planner and Annual Conference Executive Team member Nancy Arnold
Two shuttle buses will run continuous loops from Grand Traverse Resort to select local hotels on our Hotel Block list. The Cherry Loop shuttle is available from the main entrance of Grand Traverse Resort. Skip the parking lot hassle! Leave your car at your offsite hotel, and take the door-to-door shuttle! Daily driver gratuity is appreciated.
Offsite Lodging Options
Reduced rates at area hotels have been negotiated for Annual Conference attendees. You can take a free door-to-door shuttle to select area hotels!
Equalization members should stay onsite unless the resort is full. Equalization members staying offsite are eligible to receive reimbursement up to $80 per night for two nights to offset offsite lodging cost. A third night is reimbursable if attendee needed to be onsite for a conference-related reason, or drive distance time is longer than 4 hours according to Google Maps. Offsite meal expenses are not reimbursable. Pick up a voucher at the Registration Desk, and email it with a copy of your lodging receipt to Nancy Arnold at [email protected]
The Commission on the Annual Conference Session does not recommend any specific offsite location. Rates and amenities will be provided for you to make the selection that best suits your needs. Arrangements at these hotels are not available in the registration system. Please make your reservations directly. You are responsible for all cancellation fees.
Airbnb.com, VRBO and other condo rental agencies have condos available now that are privately owned and part of the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa complex. These owners are listing them independently, and are not part of the rental pool in our contract. Book directly through Airbnb. If they are on the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa property, free shuttle service would be included. Inquire with your host.
Offsite Lodging Blocks
The following hotels are available for immediate booking. Those with an Asterisk * will be a stop on the Cherry Loop continuous shuttle loop to/from Grand Traverse Resort.
*The Baywatch Resort (Beachfront)
1529 US 31N, Traverse City, MI 49686 | 231.943.2800
Standard King $119 weekdays, $189 weekends (add $10 pp for triple and quad occupancy), plus 11% sales and lodging tax and 7% resort fee.
Beach View Balcony Petite King $119 weekdays, $199 weekends (add $10 pp for triple and quad occupancy), plus 11% sales and lodging tax and 7% resort fee.
Beach View Balcony King with Sleeper Sofa $124 weekdays, $199 weekends (add $10 pp for triple and quad occupancy), plus 11% sales and lodging tax and 7% resort fee.
Two-night minimum stay required. Call directly to make reservations. Mention “Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church” to receive discount. Reserve by April 15, 2026.
*The Beach Haus Resort (Beachfront) – Shuttle Service Only from Baywatch Resort
1489 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI 49686 | 231.947.3560
305 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686 | 231.946.8424
Double Queen $135 weekdays, $235 weekends plus 11% sales and lodging tax. Use this link to book.
Reserve by April 28, 2026
460 Munson Ave., US Hwy 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 | 231.778.8000
Double Queen $135 weekdays, $235 weekends plus 11% sales and lodging tax. Use this link to book.
Reserve by April 28, 2026
*Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel (Beachfront)
2211 U.S. 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 | 231.938.9191
King Jacuzzi Studio (King Bed w/ Sofa Sleeper): $149 weekdays, $229 Friday and Saturday per 2 adults and 2 kids, extra person charge may apply, plus 11% sales and lodging tax. Free continental breakfast. Two-night minimum stay requirement during weekend (Friday and Saturday nights). Cancel 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid cancellation penalty. Call directly to make reservations and mention code “UMC Annual Conference.” Reserve by April 23, 2026.
5520 US 31 N, Acme, MI 49610 | 231.938.7000
Two Queen Bed Studio and One King Bed Studio: $129 weekdays, $179 weekends (extra person fee may apply), plus 11% sales and lodging tax.
Two Queen Bed Studio, Bayview: $139 weekdays, $189 weekends (extra person fee may apply), plus 11% sales and lodging tax.
King Suite with Sofa Sleeper: $149 weekdays, $199 weekends (extra person fee may apply), plus 11% sales and lodging tax.
Two-night minimum stay requirement during the weekend (Friday and Saturday nights). Breakfast included. Cancel 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid cancellation penalty. Call directly and mention “UMC Annual Conference” to use this link to reserve by April 23, 2026.
Out-of-town conference equalization members should stay at Grand Traverse Resort unless they are sold out (commuters are not required to stay onsite). Once Grand Traverse Resort has sold out, Conference Equalization member’s lodging is reimbursable up to $80/night for 2-3 nights, if the third night is needed for conference-related work, or you travel further than a four-hour drive.
Complete a voucher available at the registration desk and email it along with a copy of your lodging receipt to [email protected]
The Commission on the Annual Conference Session does not recommend any specific offsite location. Rates and amenities are provided for you to make the selection that best suits your needs.