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Bay View Inn

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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. - Bay View Inn (Petoskey)
A traditional living room with a fireplace, patterned rug, and classic furniture. - Bay View Inn (Petoskey)
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Take advantage of shopping on site, a garden, and a library at Bay View Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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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
(21 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Primrose King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Bay View Inn is in Bay View, a neighborhood in Petoskey. Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Cheboiganing Preserve. Visit our Petoskey travel guide
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2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770

What's nearby

  • A cable car system with passengers, set against a backdrop of autumn-colored trees.
    Boyne Mountain
    25 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • beach near Bay View
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • beach near Petoskey State Park
    6 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Odawa Casino
    10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    12 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Culver's
    18 min walk
  • Taco Bell/KFC
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Stiggs BBQ Wagon
    5 min drive
  • The Back Lot
    4 min drive

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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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay View Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Bay View Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bay View Inn located?

Located in Bay View, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Little Traverse History Museum. Bear River and Bear River Valley Recreation Area are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bay View Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 753 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, comfortable bed, staff were helpful, charming historical Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very comfortable beds. Charming interior. Wonderful helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Charming older hotel very well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Staff was excellent, very relaxing and the sun sets were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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You won't lack for anything. There plenty of chairs and rooms from which to choose for some private reading/reflection time. The front porch is very welcoming and delightful. The staff is kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice property. Staff was friendly. Breakfast delicious. Good social hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location on the lake. Staff very friendly. Building is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel inside and outside. The room we stayed in was beautiful with a huge bathtub/fireplace. There’s no TV’s, coffee makers or refrigerators in the rooms. The second floor offers a coffee/tea station, huge TV, comfy chairs and many books to pick to read. The lobby floor also has a coffee/tea station and the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice room, really great staff. Enjoyed complementary wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Rooms are quaint and cozy. Staff are exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Historic Inn on the Lake - great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay in Petoskey, Michigan. It was our central location to come back to each evening after sailing in Traverse City, traveling to Mackinaw Island, or finding our way to Legs Inn through the Tunnel of Trees. We enjoyed the big porch, eating pizza with friends while we watched the sunset over the lake. Fresh cookies in our room daily! No room TV's to distract, but a nice game/TV/library room to use when you needed it. Also morning beverages available there if you were leaving before 8 AM breakfast. The wait staff and food were wonderful and we appreciated this beginning to 3 of our 4 days at Bay View. Lots of gathering space for our group of 8 friends who came together from Minnesota and California.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bed and breakfast feel. Very nice staff, clean and historic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice staff -
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Historical building well cared for great service good food quiet stay perfect for the recharge of weekend events
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun place on the water

A very lovely stay and visiting nearby scenic area was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Historic old Inn beautifully updated with excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautifully restored property with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We were treated so well by everyone! Great food and a fun place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024