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Inn at Bay Harbor

4.0 star property
On private beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Great Lakes Center for the Arts

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The Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection offers an upscale escape near the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Guests relax on sun loungers, enjoy sports massages at the spa, and savor beachfront dining with stunning views. On-site restaurants and helpful staff earn high praise.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • On private beach

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3600 Village Harbor Drive, Petoskey, MI, 49770

What's nearby

  • Great Lakes Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crooked Tree Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bay Harbor Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Inn at Bay Harbor

Upscale family-friendly hotel renovated in 2019 and located near Great Lakes Center for the Arts
Located close to Crooked Tree Golf Club and Odawa Casino, Inn at Bay Harbor provides an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body wrap, and aromatherapy at The Spa at Inn at Bay Harbor, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like ice skating and snowshoeing. Guests can also expect to find shopping on site, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and a foosball table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 115 rooms include comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like furnished balconies and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Cribs/infant beds and travel cribs
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 26 for adults and USD 11 to 11 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Cabana Bar
  • The Inn Cafe
  • The Sagamore Room
  • Vintage Chophouse

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 9,900 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1998
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - May 2019
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski storage
  • Valet parking
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 26 for adults, and USD 11 to 11 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 16 to October 31
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn Bay Harbor Renaissance Lake Michigan Golf Resort
Inn Renaissance Golf Resort

Frequently asked questions

Does Inn at Bay Harbor have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Inn at Bay Harbor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Inn at Bay Harbor?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Inn at Bay Harbor?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Inn at Bay Harbor located?

Located in Bay Harbor, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 2 mi (3 km) of Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Crooked Tree Golf Club. Odawa Casino and Mackinaw Trail Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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