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Bay View Inn

3.0 star property

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Garden
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $165
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22

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2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770
  • Place, beach near Bay View
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Petoskey State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Bay View Inn

3-star hotel in Bay View
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, free use of bicycles, and a 24-hour front desk.
Bay View Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. This Petoskey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Bay View Inn is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bay View Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Stafford's Bay View Inn Petoskey

Stafford's Bay View Petoskey

Stafford's Bay View

Stafford`s Bay View Hotel Petoskey

Stafford's Bay View Inn Hotel

Stafford's Bay View Inn Petoskey

Stafford's Bay View Inn Hotel Petoskey

Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 699 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Bed and breakfast feel. Very nice staff, clean and historic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have always liked the Bay View Inn for it's uniqueness and quaintness.. What we did not like is the "peak pricing" sliding scale. We know its a small, boutique hotel, but to go from $129 to $172 in 2 days.. that's a 33% increase. I could understand if we were in a major metro area over a holiday.. but this was just a regular weekend, and not in a 5 star hotel. Sad, what the industry has (corporately) come to!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

B. Jean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

paul

Friendly staff. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There were many positives for a stay at Bay View Inn. A charming independent inn was perfect for our ski weekend with easy access to the local ski venues and Petoskey for great dining options. We appreciated the filtered water for our water bottles along with hot chocolate after a day of skiing. Breakfast was great to start our day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just found the secret to feeling like you're part of the family - Bay View Inn Petoskey. This place is quaint, comfy, and sparkling clean with some serious hospitality. It's like staying at Grandma's house, minus the early bed time. And when it snows, the staff is like your own personal snow-clearing ninjas for your truck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mallory at the front desk was very helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our entire experience from the attention to detail that the Inn staff provided to the beautiful room and the excellent breakfast, everything went beyond my greatest expectations. I will be returning for another visit as soon as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhett

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Howell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is lovely with excellent service. The staff was very friendly and kind. The room was amazing and very comfortable. The afternoon happy hour was very nice with cheese and crackers & fruit and special drinks. I would recommend staying here. Looking forward to our next visit!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stafford’s Bay View Inn is like taking a step back in time. We have stayed there many times and are never disappointed. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Stafford's Bayview Inn is the go to place in Petoskey, Michigan. The rooms are clean and comfortable. It is a step back in time when you stay there. The food is good and the service is outstanding. The front desk personnel were friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very charming hotel built in 1886. So much more interesting than a big impersonal chain hotel. The staff was great and showed a real interest in us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful Hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very neat and clean. The staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained historical building and grounds. Breakfast was good, but not free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deepa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025