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Bayside Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Lake Huron

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Rooftop terrace
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
View from property
The Bayside Inn near Lake Michigan offers scenic rooftop views and practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, free self parking, outdoor furniture, and a vending machine. The staff is consistently praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sep 4 - Sep 5
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Tomorrow

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
10 S. State St, St Ignace, MI, 49781

What's nearby

  • Straits State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Castle Rock - 4 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MI Patio Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bayside Inn

Motel near Lake Huron
Bayside Inn provides a rooftop terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A free casino shuttle, outdoor furniture, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Bayside Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 31 and May 5.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include 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

Northern Lakes Inn St Ignace
Northern Lakes Inn
Northern Lakes St Ignace
Thunderbird Motor Inn St Ignace
Thunderbird Motor St Ignace
Bayside Inn Motel
Thunderbird Motor Inn
Bayside Inn St Ignace
Bayside Inn Motel St Ignace

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bayside Inn ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Inn ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bayside Inn ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Inn located?

Situated in St Ignace, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Huron Village, Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace, and Fort de Baude Museum. Wawatam Lighthouse and Museum of Ojibwa Culture are also within 15 minutes.

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Bayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 211 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bhaskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice front desk staff. Beds a little hard but the amazing water pressure in the shower felt good the next morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth R

Older property that needs some room updates. Clean and comfortable but seems to rely on the tourist location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice places nearby to eat and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Di

Disliked: Amenities
Property was pretty outdated and rooms were not super comfortable. Staff was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Disliked: Amenities
Location was good. Curtains did not keep light out. Bed needed a better mattress. Rust in bathroom areas. Sink fixture hard to turn on and off - needs to be replaced. Very small, thin towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little property. Very clean & a solid place to lay our heads for the night. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL K.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay, old and very worn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and and all basic amenities (fridge, microwave and Keurig). Very close to ferries to Mackinac Island and they allowed us to remain parked in the lot. Only downside was the water only was tepid even after being run for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sheets were not clean in one of the beds. Pulled the covers back and there was grass and dirt on the sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Nice place to stay!

Nothing fancy, but has everything you need!,reasonably priced, and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Zakary

Close to many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Glynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff at front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, great rates, close to the ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located within easy walking distance to restaurants and ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James O

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean had a refrigerator, beds was confortable, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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