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Bay View Inn

Property class: 3

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A large, multi-story building with a green roof and white walls, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and Adirondack chairs.
Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with trees in the background.
A horse-drawn carriage in front of a building with a sign reading "Stafford's."
A room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.
A dining area with white chairs, tables, and chandeliers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $244
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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

Room options

View all photos for Trillium Queen Bay View

A four-poster bed with a white bedspread, a chair with a patterned upholstery, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Trillium Queen Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, two armchairs, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Primrose Queen

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red carpet, a patterned ceiling, and a small table with a lamp.

Primrose Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Primrose King

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair in the corner.

Primrose King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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. 557 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 735 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!!wish we had more time to spend there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff who will answer any questions that you have about the area. Definitely add breakfast to your reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, really great staff. Enjoyed complementary wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our first stay at Bay View Inn. Even though it’s an older hotel it was exactly what we were looking for. The staff were friendly and helpful. And the complimentary beer and snack hour was just perfect before going out to dinner. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms are quaint and cozy. Staff are exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Indra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! The room was beautiful with a wonderful jet tub, comfortable bed and big windows towards the lake. Would have been nice to have a cappuccino option at breakfast since the coffee was pretty weak. The table top Skittles game in the lounge was great. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff -
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic Inn on the Lake - great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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Amazing stay / great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property...staff is awesome...will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Sandy

Historical building well cared for great service good food quiet stay perfect for the recharge of weekend events
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun place on the water

A very lovely stay and visiting nearby scenic area was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A classic historic inn perfect for relaxing and enjoying Petoskey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property! Have stayed many times and love it more each time we come!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

B. Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic old Inn beautifully updated with excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay! Outstanding people, great food and comfortable rooms! It is a b&b with great history….highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful, historic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at the Stafford Inn a few times. It’s very charming and so nicely kept up over the years. Staff is very accommodating, room as usual was very clean. This is a great place to stay and we will be back soon. Breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter R. Ramage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little get away right on the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025