Bay City Inn

2.0 star property
Bellingham hotel in Sehome area

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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116 North Samish Way, Bellingham, WA, 98225
  • Place, Western Washington University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Baker Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornwall Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Jacuzzi Suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bellingham

Sehome stay.Your stay at this Sehome hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sehome Hill Arboretum and Western Washington University. South Bay Trail and Depot Market Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Western Washington University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bellingham Railway Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Spark Museum of Electrical Invention - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cornwall Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bay City Inn

Bellingham hotel in Sehome area
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is available daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at Bay City Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bellingham hotel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bay City Inn offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LED televisions come with cable channels.

This Bellingham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bay City Motor Bellingham
Bay City Motor Inn
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Bay City Motor Hotel Bellingham
Bay City Motor
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Bay City Motor Inn
Bay City Inn Bellingham
Bay City Inn Hotel Bellingham

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay City Inn to the airport?

Bay City Inn is 7.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay City Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay City Inn.

How close is Bay City Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from Cornwall Beach and 3.4 mi (14-min drive) from Squalicum Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay City Inn offer free breakfast?

Bay City Inn offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Bay City Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Silver Reef Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bay City Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Bay City Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bay City Inn have a pool?

Bay City Inn does not have a pool.

Does Bay City Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bay City Inn to downtown Bellingham?

Bay City Inn is 1.1 mi away from Bellingham.

Bay City Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an inexpensive motel that delivers a good value. Good location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
As many other reviewers stated, the hotel is older and dated but refurbished and clean. The mattress was quite firm. I was pleasantly surprised that the room was quiet despite being in close proximity to I-5, and the heating system was quiet as well. We did not notice any train horn noise that is common in many area hotels. Bring a clothes pin or clip to hold the drapes together. The vent fan in the (tiny) bathroom was efficient. There was an elevator serving multiple floors. Breakfast was minimalistic with 2 kinds of cold cereal, 2 choices of fruit, waffles/syrup, bagels/bread/sweet rolls, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea, and common toppings for instant oatmeal and bread. Nothing fancy and a true continental breakfast. Parking was easy/accessible with larger parking spaces and the lot was fairly well lighted. There were no obvious signs of “urban decay” and I felt safe arriving and departing in the dark. I was satisfied with the value for the price and short time we spent at Bay City Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good bathroom, hot shower. Not super updated, but very clean and helpful staff. TV worked, wifi worked. Breakfast was hot. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everett

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

6/10 Okay

Hilary

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was dirty underwear on the back of the bathroom door. We don’t want to be rude but feel we needed to mention it. In person, I was feeling too uncomfortable to ask for a refund but feel like I should have.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

zoe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Troye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean and comfortable and convenient. It was economical and staff was efficient. I’ll be back! The coffee was the best quality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robb, Fircrest

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel that punches above it's weight. Just clean overnight lodging at a fair price. No frills. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good place to stay any time in Bellingham. It’s easy to get downtown and there are a few places nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazmul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place excellent in all aspects. I love staying here when in Bellingham.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a nice surprise! Clean and new facilities in a niche location, affordable. I’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Comfortable stay.

Great stay for 2 nites. Clean, comfortable, reasonably priced, with nice breakfast with healthy choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

8/10 Good

marco, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous staff, near old town and many stores, easy check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025