Bay Inn

2.5 star property

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Indoor spa tub
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
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
The current price is $139
$131 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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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
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Iosco County Historical Museum.

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 - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 52 min drive - 46.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bay Inn

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. 438 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, everything smelled fresh. The continental breakfast was actually decent. Overall a good experience and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was very friendly. Love the heated floors in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated rooms and pool area Staff were great Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, nice staff. Good location in Tawas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and helpful staff. Breakfast offerings just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable, we had our dog with us. All the staff was amazing and accommodating. There was a problem with our refrigerator and they put a brand new one in our room in under 15mins!! Thank you!! Breakfast was great, the hot tub was clean and relaxing,the pool was warm. Would absolutely recommend,and definitely will be staying again!!! Thank you Bay Inn of Tawas.!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff all weee friendly, helpful and accessible. Pool and hot tub were warm. Hotel was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very comfortable spacious king size bed😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabriella L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was always nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great, staff was friendly! Rooms were nice. It was a nice relaxing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, always friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean. Front desk attendant was very pleasant and helpful. Older building but the room was in good shape.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole facility was very clean. Office staff was happy, helpfull and informative. Would not hesitate to rebook the business
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, wish we could’ve got a bay said view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and very friendly hotel staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and affordable rates pool access and jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always loved staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024