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
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 centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Free bike hire, express check-out and a computer station
A lift, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Stafford's Bay View Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
Daily housekeeping and desks
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea 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 centre
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
On the beach
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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
Desk
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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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
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?
Checkout 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 miles (5 km).
Stafford's Bay View Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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..
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.
Cara and Ron
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Janet
Travelled with partner
11 Oct 2024
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.
Janet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary
Travelled with partner
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored property with excellent staff.
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.
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.
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!
We stayed for the experience. No TV’s in the rooms, but we caught the Tiger came in the library and met some sweet people. Sunset views from the private beach were great. Staff was attentive and engaging.
Nothing a old very old house/ converted Hotel yet hestiate on not just calling it a motel. There are hundreds of cheaper options for the quailty of service that we had, but also i blame Exedia because i booked the Stafford Perry Hotel not the Stafford inn. 38yr wedding annver pretty much wrecked because of us wanting high end and being charged high end but yet have stayed at nicer motel 6 units before.
We asked Lori for sunset charters and ignored. The molding in the door to go on balcony popped off, apparently iccurs all the time. The room was awesome! Bathroom was awesome. We wanted to use the jacuzzi. Well, it took an hour to fill. No bath mat w rubber on the bottom to get out. This inn was beautiful, loved the people, the perfect viewing of sunsets, great parking. No bell hops. I will say the age group is baby boomers and older.
sharyl
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
darrell
Travelled with partner
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great quiet hotel with some history and convenient to attractions of the area. Staff was super courteous and helpful.