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Stafford's Bay View Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770
  • Place, Bear River Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Petoskey State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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

Trillium Queen Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Primrose Queen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Primrose Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Primrose King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Primrose King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Stafford's Bay View Inn

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, free use of bicycles and a 24-hour front desk.
Stafford's Bay View Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. This Petoskey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Stafford's Bay View Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Bear River Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Stafford's Bay View Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 to 20 per person
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Reviews

Stafford's Bay View Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 668 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 668 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 668 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 668 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 668 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, parking, elegant
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL, HOWELL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waitress Romanian Rita was amazing. The landscape and grounds were beautiful with flowers in bloom. The library lounge was convenient for playing cards or catching up on the football games.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I were there for 3 nights in mid August . We especially enjoyed the 4-5 o’clock happy hour with a free cocktail and either yummy cookies or cheese and crackers. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay! Elevator is tiny and old, pack light. Lovely porch & view.Comfortable beds. Helpful friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. It is near the lake with a rocky beach from which I saw the sunset. The porch and dining room have views of the beautiful garden flowers and the lake. I loved the blue/white room with an alcove that we had. The place has a lot of charm! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere is fantastic! The service amazing !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Charming setting but needs updating.

Hotel was quaint but definitely worn out (rugs, elevator, etc.) Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and quiet (except when it was raining -very noisy)! Dinner was average quality. Grounds were nice. I realize we were there in high season but very overpriced for what we experienced. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

carey

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Riley

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

5th time guest here

This was our 5th stay at Staffords Bayview!!! Friendly and comfortable atmosphere, - with delicious food options and social hour. Planning our 6th trip possibly for the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic old Inn beautifully updated with excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francoise

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water. And it was loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the peaceful ambience of the property. The view of Lake Michigan from the porch is spectacular. Immaculate flowerbeds and well tended property. Thanks to all for keeping the inn alive.
View from porch
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the Inn and neighboring Bay View is fascinating and unique. The area is definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Quaint rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025