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Stafford's Bay View Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Forget-Me-Not Suite, Jetted Tub, 1 King Bed | Living area
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

Highlights

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

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Primrose Queen

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Trillium Queen Bay View

Highlights

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

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Primrose King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • 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 - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Petoskey State Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles

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

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Take advantage of shopping on site, a garden, and a library at Stafford's Bay View Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Stafford's Bay View Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers

Languages

English

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

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stafford's Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stafford's Bay View Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Petoskey hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Bear River, and Bear River Park. Petoskey State Park and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Stafford's Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 584 reviews

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

Wonderful property! Have stayed many times and love it more each time we come!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Helpful staff, cozy and clean room, Victorian charm!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean and charming, and the staff was so friendly. Lots of attention given to all details of this lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I would 100% stay here again. The hotel itself is so charming and beautiful. The bay view is spectacular. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Location-wise, it is just 5min from Downtown Petoskey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

We loved staying here! The Social hour and breakfast were really nice surprises for us. We really enjoyed sitting on the porch! It is a step back in time for sure but we loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff is amazing, informative, and very friendly. Room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

The property is aging and shows it but the staff was exceptional. They've done what they can to keep up the property and it was certainly clean but just old.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great historic Inn the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Plan to go back in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stafford's Bayview Inn is the only place to stay in Petoskey. The personnel are friendly and helpful. The location is great. The food is outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

I’ve driven by with my family hundreds of times and always wondered what it was like inside and got the opportunity to see during a short ski trip. The hotel is a 140 year old gem that has an extremely friendly staff. I’ll be back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Loved the property and the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The property was beautiful and the staff friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

What a beautiful, historic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

A lovely old inn with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great breakfasts, social hour in afternoon was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Stafford Bayview Inn was very historical, & classy. The property goes back to 1886, which was cool. But on the other hand some technoligy could help. The elevator although very unique, & historical.was hard to use because of size & harsh moving parts!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

This is a lovely little hotel about 1.5 miles from the shopping district and it located right on M31.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Great quiet hotel with some history and convenient to attractions of the area. Staff was super courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great spot I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The elevator was very small and so old. My f8nger got pinched in the metal gate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025