Stafford's Bay View Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Forget-Me-Not Suite, Jetted Tub, 1 King Bed | Living area
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Nestled near Lake Michigan, Stafford's Bay View Inn offers a serene retreat with shopping on site and a peaceful garden. With free in-room WiFi, guests can unwind with newspapers, explore the library or grab a drink at the bar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $158
includes taxes & fees
$142 per night
Mar 12 - Mar 13

Room options

Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 450.1 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Primrose Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Trillium Queen Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 200 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Primrose King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770

What's nearby

  • Bear River Park - 3 min drive
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Petoskey State Park - 4 min drive
  • Odawa Casino - 8 min drive
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Back Lot Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Stafford's Bay View Inn

Stafford's Bay View Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Lake Michigan. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Free bike rentals and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 to 16 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stafford's Bay View Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Stafford's Bay View Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Odawa Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Stafford's Bay View Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Stafford's Bay View Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Stafford's Bay View Inn like?

Stafford's Bay View Inn is located a short 2-minute walk from Lake Michigan.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

There was no coffee in the room. No television in the room.
Tim, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Staff ** Bobby Jo & Corey are "the" best... Cookies on our pillows... fabulous breakfasts... deelish late afternoon Hors d' oeuvres & cocktails ...!! FOUR STARS for sure..
Paula, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Geoffrey, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful and the staff friendly and attentive.
Carlina, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Debra, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely old inn with very friendly staff.
Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful
Christine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our rooms were quaint and clean. Staff was helpful and always working to make our stay wonderful. The dining room food was tasty, well presented, with helpful staff. We will be making our stay a yearly trip.
Cara and Ron, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

This is a lovely, historical inn with some unique features. The staff is very warm and friendly, the restaurant serves a great breakfast and you have beautiful views of the lake from the back of the property. However, the inn could use a little updating in some areas. For example, the floors were extremely creaky to the point that just shifting your weight caused a loud creak! Overall, a very nice place to stay.
Janet, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully restored property with excellent staff.
Gary, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shannon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and friendly service! Loved enjoying wine on the porch overlooking the bay.
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

NO Tv was amazing! We should all learn to unplug!!
Adam, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay for 2 nights. Charming old hotel with lots of character and creaky floors (as advertised!) Staff was friendly and location was close to everything in and around Petoskey.
Peter, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property and the hotel
Beverly, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful & quaint! Definitely will go back!
Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A quaint inn featuring a beautiful sun room and nice front porch. Staff is welcoming and eager to please. Highly recommend, only 45 minutes from Mackinac City.
Paul, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The suite was excellent. Bed was comfortable. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and professional. Very well maintained and beautiful. The outdoor gardens and grounds were well maintained and the beautifully designed. Plan to revisit in the future.
Elaine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Elevator is a historic relic… fun at first but pain thereafter…takes 2 people to operate easily with luggage…nice bar, sun room, dining rooms, library… good size rooms and great beds. So central and convenient with plenty of free parking!
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Well above expectations
Scott, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were treated so well by everyone! Great food and a fun place to stay!
kathy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely little hotel about 1.5 miles from the shopping district and it located right on M31.
Steven, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beauty large room. Cozy is the general inn-feel. Very nicely appointed rooms, very clean through out building. Grounds lovely. Had great dinner last night. Big inviting porch Would stay here again for sure
Pam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Mary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"We absolutely loved the jacuzzi tub, fireplace, closeness to town and king size bed."
Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM