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4.4 out of 5

"Traveling with two dogs. Room had no carpet, yeah! Extremely clean. Not a space of dust or dirt. Plowed area for pups. Check in was pleasant. Older h ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 18 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

Spa hotel perfect for exploring Tawas City

Heart of Tawas City

Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Huron and Gateway Park. Tawas City Park Beach and Ascension St. Joseph Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Full-service spa, indoor pool

A full-service spa and an indoor pool are featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like continental breakfast and free self parking.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$96* Per night/room Mar 31 - Apr 1

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Bay Inn ratings based on 25 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Bay Inn

Everyone (12) Couples (4) Family (5)
5 out of 5
Traveling with two dogs. Room had no carpet, yeah! Extremely clean. Not a space of dust or dirt. Plowed area for pups. Check in was pleasant. Older hotel but rooms updated with flooring, desk, table, microwave, and fridge. Very comfortable and spacious for the price.

Posted by on Feb 18, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 20, 2024 by Manager

Hello Carolyn,Thank you for your positive review! We are delighted to hear that you and your furry friends enjoyed your stay in our freshly updated pet-friendly room. Our team works hard to provide clean and comfortable accommodations for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back for another pleasant stay soon.

5 out of 5
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Posted by on Jan 13, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 14, 2024 by Manager

Hello Joan,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced during your stay. Your comments are important to us, and we will use them to continually improve our services. We appreciate your business and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a more enjoyable stay.

4 out of 5
We stayed one night at the tawas beach resort and we were not happy. spent the last 2 nights here and it was cheaper and the place was not bad. we would come back

Posted by on Oct 31, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 3, 2023 by Manager

Hello christian,Thank you for choosing to stay at Tawas Beach Resort. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you found our rates competitive and enjoyed your overall stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

5 out of 5
The lady who checked us in was so sweet and very helpful with restaurant suggestions.

Posted by , from South Lyon on Oct 5, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 9, 2023 by Manager

Hello KAREN,It means so much to have earned your business. We appreciate the feedback regarding our hotel. Our goal is for every guest to have a convenient and accommodating experience so we thank you for sharing.

5 out of 5

Posted by , from South Lyon on Oct 4, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 7, 2023 by Manager

Hello KAREN,It was our pleasure to provide you with such a wonderful experience. Please do come see us again very soon.

5 out of 5
Quiet and convenient location to other sights in the area.

Posted by on Aug 12, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 13, 2023 by Manager

Hello Victoria,We are always striving to improve our offerings and that is why your input is so important. Thank you for sharing your experience and comments pertaining to our location and comments about our area. I hope that we will impress you with exemplary service during future visits.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 8, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 29, 2023 by Manager

Hello Victoria,We love hearing that we were able to provide you with such a wonderful experience. Our goal is to provide every guest with an exceptional stay. We look forward to your next stay.

4 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 4, 2023

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Jul 6, 2023 by mike

thank you for the feed back

5 out of 5

Posted by on May 13, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 4, 2023 by mike

thank you for you feed back. hope to see you again

5 out of 5
Friendly staff

Posted by on Apr 12, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 12, 2023 by Nick

Thanks

Property Features

Bay Inn offers its guests a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. Spa services, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Bay Inn. Free self parking is available. This Tawas City hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • In-room dining
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

  • Golfing on site

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, hot tub. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. The spa is open daily.

  • Spa tub in spa

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.