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Bay Inn

2.5 star property
Spa hotel perfect for exploring Tawas City

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Indoor spa tub
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Room amenity
Front of property
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1020 W Lake Street, Tawas City, MI, 48763
  • Gateway Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tawas City Park Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

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).

What's nearby

  • Gateway Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Tawas Point State Park - 17 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barnacle Bill's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bay Inn

Spa hotel perfect for exploring Tawas City
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
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.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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

  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • 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

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

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
  • 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

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

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
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.

We should mention

  • 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay Inn to the airport?

Bay Inn is 72.6 mi (79-min drive) away from the Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Inn?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Inn on May 9, 2025 start from $119.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bay Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay Inn.

How close is Bay Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (1-min drive) from Tawas City Park Beach.

Does Bay Inn offer free breakfast?

Bay Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bay Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Bay Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bay Inn have a pool?

Bay Inn features an indoor pool.

Does Bay Inn have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is Bay Inn to downtown Tawas City?

Bay Inn is 1.2 mi away from Tawas City.

Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Manuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More attention in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, with great views of Lake Huron. Lots of places to eat in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not here, ewww

Had a hard time checking in, with the reservation and deposit and cards ,etc and miss communication and no understanding from an older confused woman behind the desk. That only got worst when the TV remote didn't work, she came in and says it wasn't for our TV. That our TV was a VI5Lo.. WOW , just wow. she used master remote and asked what channel we wanted, no freaking clue, not from here as we say a couple, she's asking what number is that repeatedly. Uhhg Pool and spa need to be re surfaced bad. The cement crumbling hurts your feet/ knees elbow, etc. especially in hot tub. And a huge glob of hair and lint ( I'm guessing) came floating up, when there was 3 of us in there. Couldn't even do breakfast, there were very noticably sick children running around ,who were coughing and dripping green snot from their noses All over the little bit of food that was offered. I have a compromised immune system. NO WAY. I mean the workers could have said something, the parents were yelling at them, and the kids were not listening. The room had m& Ms on floor, no little cool lotions or shampoo s. Only a Dial soap dispenser in shower, 1 roll of TP. Bed was hard as a rock. Nothing smelled fresh or clean. And not soft buy any means. Room filled with ants especially in bathroom. Our cooler on floor was packed full after 2 days on the floor. ( It's the middle of winter)1+ inch gap under the door. And so expensive, they had no off season pricing. 👎😞 No happy, won't return there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly people that operate the Bay inn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, nice people in area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed a couple nights for work and enjoyed my time here. It's quiet in the Winter, but I imagine they're busier in the Summer. If I need to stay in Tawas City again the Bay Inn will be my first choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ann m

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara, Lehigh Acres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We stayed 6 nights and they dont clean your room till you check out. I said thats ridiculous. The supervisor of house keeping came to our room and cleaned it her self. We really appreciated her for doing this. The guy at the fro t desk said they were shor staffed thats why no cleaning until you check out.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family and small children
Everything was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jose A

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good.No elevator was the only thing I didn’t expect . Breakfast included but unable to tell about it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian Kent

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fast and easy check-in. Room was quiet, clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lorie

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lighthouse visit with the Girls

At the beginning I was given a room with a king size bed which was not what I had reserved but this was fixed quickly. Thankfully moving us had not caused a problem as I had reserved a room with 2 queen beds for the 4 of us. The staff was very nice, the room was clean and the pool and hot tub were good. Breakfast was cereal, waffles, bagels and English muffins. It also included coffee, tea, and juice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made a last minute decision to get a head start on my trip and booked a room at the Bay Inn. Arrived just before 11pm and was greeted and checked in promptly. Room was clean and halls smelled clean. Stay was great, breakfast was a nice bonus and it was pretty quiet. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024