Stafford's Bay View Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is ₩141,442
₩157,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3

Room options

Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 41.8 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Primrose Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Trillium Queen Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Primrose King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770

What's nearby

  • Bear River Park - 3 min drive
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Petoskey State Park - 4 min drive
  • Odawa Casino - 8 min drive
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 8 min drive

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 center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Stafford's Bay View Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers

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

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 to 16 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 16 per person

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stafford's Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stafford's Bay View Inn on Mar 2, 2025 start from ₩141,442, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out 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. Little Traverse History Museum and Petoskey State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Stafford's Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 561 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

Jessica

Great historic Inn the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Plan to go back in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Beautifully restored property with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlina

The property was beautiful and the staff friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Loved the property and the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

A lovely old inn with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy

We were treated so well by everyone! Great food and a fun place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Great breakfasts, social hour in afternoon was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

What a beautiful, historic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Marcie

Wonderful hotel, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara and Ron

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

darrell

Great quiet hotel with some history and convenient to attractions of the area. Staff was super courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Beautiful property and friendly service! Loved enjoying wine on the porch overlooking the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Bennett

Great spot I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Dennis

Beautiful place nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Lovely location
Wonderful staff, excellent property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Beautiful view of the Lake. Amazing porch, evening reception, and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Delightful & quaint! Definitely will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

It was a wonderful, relaxing, cozy atmosphere with very nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Beautiful, clean historic hotel. Fantastic Sunday brunch was included.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024