See all properties

Stafford's Bay View Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Lake Michigan

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Stafford's Bay View Inn

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Petoskey State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Odawa Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

  • 41.8 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Primrose Queen

Primrose Queen

Primrose Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Trillium Queen Bay View

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

Trillium Queen Bay View

  • 19 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Primrose King

Primrose King

Primrose King

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

View from property

Perry Hotel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (329)
The price is CA $199
per night
CA $221 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Perry Hotel

About the area

Bay View

On the beach.At this Petoskey hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 3 miles (5 km) of Little Traverse History Museum. Bear River and Bear River Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bear River Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Odawa Casino - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 8 min drive - 8.9 km

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

3-star beachfront hotel near Lake Michigan
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Stafford's Bay View Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Petoskey hotel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Stafford's Bay View Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. This Petoskey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 13-20 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

More

  • Free 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 20 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Stafford's Bay View Inn Petoskey
Stafford's Bay View Petoskey
Stafford's Bay View
Stafford`s Bay View Hotel Petoskey
Stafford's Bay View Inn Hotel
Stafford's Bay View Inn Petoskey
Stafford's Bay View Inn Hotel Petoskey

Stafford's Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 566 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 566 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 566 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 566 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 566 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 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stafford's Bayview Inn is the only place my wife and I choose to stay at in Petoskey. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The restaurant has excellent food. The best-selling feature of the Inn is the elevator. My wife and I love it. Hold on when it starts. What a hoot!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no coffee in the room. No television in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlina, La Grange

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the staff friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Lawton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old inn with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara and Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored property with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and friendly service! Loved enjoying wine on the porch overlooking the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO Tv was amazing! We should all learn to unplug!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Fishers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful & quaint! Definitely will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well above expectations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated so well by everyone! Great food and a fun place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Waterford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024