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Bay City Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Western Washington University in Bellingham

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Jacuzzi Suite) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Bellingham

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

What's nearby

  • Western Washington University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Whatcom Falls Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 7 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Boomer's Drive-In - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bay City Inn

Hotel near Western Washington University in Bellingham
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

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
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. 

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 Inn Hotel Bellingham

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay City Inn to the airport?

Bay City Inn is 7.8 mi (12-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 (4-min drive) from Cornwall Beach and 3.6 mi (8-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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and attentive. While the decor might be slightly dated, it’s very clean and in great shape.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SONALI

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Reno

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained with a modest but adequate buffet breakfast. Several good restaurants nearby. What more could a traveler ask of an overnight stop on a road trip?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The interior looks like it’s been renovated fairly recently. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean and quiet. Two things that would make our stay even better: 1) a second screening curtain or something to let light into the room but block the view in/out of the parking lot and the building next door and 2) better drinking water source than the sink (tastes a little funny/metallic and even a Brita in the little fridge in the lobby would probably help).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyrene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the price everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Ok Stay

The bed was comfortable with new linens. The overall stay was ok. There is nothing fancy about this hotel but the price is right. The free breakfast had very few offerings. The check in process was slow. There was no employee at the desk only a sign saying theyd be back soon. I waited approximately 5 minutes for them to show up which when you are waiting feels like a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Excellent stay, great staff, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shamsuddin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ltd transportation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

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

6/10 Okay

Leah

Traveled with family
Family vacation. Room was ok however breakfast was lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and the rooms were very nice for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a blast and can’t wait to see you folks again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

review of Bay City Inn

A good location to the freeway and food. The motel was older, and the rooms need some updating. The staff was very helpful and polite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bathrooms could use some updating. but overall a solid good nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dorota

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and quiet. Near WWU and not far from the bay park. On and off I-5 was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a basic bed + bath + breakfast place with firm, comfy mattresses, and rooms with 2 workspaces. Plenty of hot water and a good laundry space in the basement. Breakfast is basic waffles and fruit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JE HUN

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

10/10 Excellent

Dallin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025