Bay Inn

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$115
$109 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28

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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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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. 433 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Gabriella L

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

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with family
Beds were squeaky and the toilet ran constantly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Flushing

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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