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Bay Inn

2.5 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Exterior
Fireplace
Free daily continental breakfast
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$113
$106 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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1020 W Lake Street, Tawas City, MI, 48763
  • Place, Gateway Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tawas City Park Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tawas Point State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Tawas City

A stay at Bay Inn places you in the heart of Tawas City, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Gateway Park. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tawas City Park Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Gateway Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tawas Point State Park - 18 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 58 min drive - 45.4 miles

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mango's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bay Inn

Hotel in Tawas City with free breakfast and a fitness center
Bay Inn offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Tawas City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3 for credit card payments
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bay Inn Tawas
Bay Tawas
Tawas Bay Inn
Bay Inn Tawas City
Bay Inn Hotel
Bay Tawas City
Bay Inn Tawas City
Bay Inn Hotel Tawas City

Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Bed was horribly uncomfortable though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The were very helpful and friendly, room was clean, plus it was pet friendly. Made it easy to take our fur baby, sh3 is very timid and doesn’t stay well with others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and spa are well maintained in good working order. I would definitely go back here again. Mosdt important Bay Inn is a good valuegood order Breakfast was
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot tub wax awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a beautiful spot. Across the street from Lake Huron, and with woods behind us, we had deer out our window in the evening. Our room was clean and spacious, and they’re pet friendly. The staff is friendly, and a nice breakfast is served. There’s nice parks on the lakeshore, and plenty of shopping in town. We definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Blaiz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The person at the desk on Saturday was VERY loud and cursing at night, making it difficult to sleep at night. It was not the guest, but the actual staff being loud. He was on phone swearing ect,,,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luanne

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is dated, but the front desk staff is superb! The stay was good, quiet and comfortable. Again, the front desk, staff was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near Lake Huron parks. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady working when we checked in late at night was friendly and helpful. The men who work behind the desk seemed very much less so. While the staff is overall invisible it's not so in a bad way. They just didn't pester us, which was nice, because we were in town for a funeral and it was a tough weekend. However, there were some issues. Up late at night after the funeral, we were outside at the picnic tables when they turned on the sprinklers, pointed directly at us, and this ruined my husband's phone. This brought three stars down to two. Had they wanted us to go in, they just could have asked. They have every inch of the place on video- it's not like they don't know this is an issue. We're just an older couple struggling with a loss. It wasn't like we were whooping it up. There is a collection aged, broken down equipment stacked in the hallways and steps, which is really kind of itchy. I mean, a LOT of it. Nearly every corner of the building has something broken down sitting in a corner. There are literally no safeguards at the second floor windows (don't put your children on that floor). This was a pet room - don't put your pets there, either. Beds are okay, bring your own pillows. Seriously. Woke to find stains of an unmentionable nature on the walls in the reflection of the sunlight. That grossed me out for the rest of the stay. Wear shoes. For all of this, they are way overpriced on weekend, off season rates. Not even a view. Just a nope. Never again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra, UNIONVILLE

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Was there for a wedding. Not much to say about the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Amenities
The facility and staff more than satisfactorily met my expectations. However as a handicapped person I experience things that pass by the average customer. Due to the floor of the bathtub not having the proper grip, I was forced to grab the curtain rod and improve my balance by gripping the top of the tiles that rim the shower stall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access. Friendly staff. Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel rooms/accomodations are enough for a 1 or 2 night stay tops. Beds & pillows were comfy and it was clean. I found it very disappointing that the hotel doesn't provide or offer conditioner. They have shampoo and body wash. Small complaint but for some, it's a deal. The pool & hot tub area is great, in fact the highlight of our stay! The breakfast was decent, meat & eggs, breads, yogurt and fruit, waffles, juice. My only complaint on this stay was the front desk staff. It was always the gentleman...he wasn't that rude, but would not go out of his way not for one minute to address the concern and question I had and I called on two separate occasions. The lady at the front desk though was fantastic, she works well under pressure! The fitness room was a huge disappointment, it's not a room. It's a closet and that is not an exaggeration. At least it's something though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typically there is at least one thing I can write about a property that could improve upon or that wasn't as good as I would have hoped. This place though checked all the good boxes. It was clean and quiet, check in was simple and friendly (very personable lady working the counter. She gave great recommendations for dining and had a solid sense of humor.) the pool and hot tub was also clean and was a nice treat after a long day. I would definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
The stairs were never vacuumed during my 8 day stay. Also a gallon of milk to pour on cereal instead of individual boxes seemed questionable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025