Bay Port Lodging

2.5 star property
Hotel near Betsie Lake in Frankfort

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Property amenity
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
View from property
Beach nearby
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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905 Forest Avenue, Frankfort, MI, 49635
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Frankfort

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Betsie Lake and Frankfort Beach. Point Betsie Lighthouse is within 6 miles (10 km) and Betsie Valley Trail is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Frankfort Light - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Petals & Perks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Bay Port Lodging

Hotel near Betsie Lake in Frankfort
As a guest of Bay Port Lodging, you'll find a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bay Port Lodging also features concierge services, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Frankfort hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bay Port Lodging offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Frankfort hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

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:

  • 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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 Port Lodging Hotel Frankfort
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Bay Port Lodging Hotel Frankfort

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bay Port Lodging to the airport?

Bay Port Lodging is 34 mi (38-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Port Lodging?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Port Lodging on Jan 1, 2026 start from $57.41, 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 Port Lodging have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay Port Lodging.

How close is Bay Port Lodging to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Frankfort Beach and 2.7 mi (6-min drive) from Elberta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bay Port Lodging offer free breakfast?

Bay Port Lodging does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bay Port Lodging?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bay Port Lodging?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bay Port Lodging?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bay Port Lodging have a pool?

Bay Port Lodging does not have a pool.

Does Bay Port Lodging have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bay Port Lodging to downtown Frankfort?

Bay Port Lodging is 0.2 mi away from Frankfort.

Reviews

Bay Port Lodging Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the quaint place. Older place, lots of updates done, whould of liked someplace to set a few things in bathroom maybe small shelves and hooks. Bed was comfortable. It was clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Cute and clean

Very cute motel centrally located to enjoy Frankfort. It has been recently updated and the rooms (we stayed in 2 different ones) were VERY clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Besides Hotels screwing up my re reservation and booking me a 1 bed room when I had booked a 2 bed accommodation. Luckily where we were staying had an extra room that my friend could stay in. They are very cool and took care of us, which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great! The maintenance guy was my hero, he got rid of the big spider & web on my car.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I liked that the mini cabin was in it's own building.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emilie

Summer stop

The room was cute, served its purpose. But with laminate floors, we tracked a lot of dirt in and around the room. A rug at the door would have been helpful. Also, there were some areas that could have used a little more cleaning attention (cobwebs near the base of the bed frame). Never saw any staff. There was a sign with a number to call, but it would have been nice to have a real human in the office during the day for quick questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motel

Very clean, updated motel. I never saw a human except other guests. No ice machine. Small refrigerator and microwave both worked. No box of tissues. Basic for the price. Frankfort is a delightful town. This motel was near the edge of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie J

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food in the area was pretty good. The beds and pillows in the rooms need a desperate upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

8/10 Good

Tami

Very kind staff -comfortable , clean room , good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you like a clean early 1960’s place to stay this place will work for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Keyless entry is convenient. Close to beach and dunes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Overall, the room was clean and cute, it could have used a picture on the wall or maybe a little more decoration. There needed to be more outlets, especially near a mirror, there were no outlets in the bathroom, which was difficult. We were there for a wedding And there needed to be more hooks/places to hang clothes up. The property was a little unkept. The staff was friendly and helpful though would consider going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cried into my craft beer after checking in

Pylled in, and immediately realized I'd made a mistake. The property is not like the cheerful photos at all. Musty, very small room, too many disappointments to list, but it was clean enough to keep me from leaving. Would not return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

4/10 Poor

Mary

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room not like what was depicted in photo. Looked like an empty college dorm room. Just green walls, a bed, 2 unpatching g old table stands, a table and 2 rocking chairs. Nothing on the walls. Dented mini refrigerator. Extremely old small bathroom. Not worth the price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They helped me charge my EV
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025