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Bay City Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Western Washington University in Bellingham

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Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, desk, and mirror.
Check-in and check-out made easy at our reception area, featuring a helpful staff, computer, printer, and telephone.
Experience the serene surroundings and modern design of this hotel, offering a variety of rooms with stunning views.
Cozy living space with a TV, refrigerator, and comfortable chair.
Relax in our welcoming lobby with a seating area, kitchenette, and TV.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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116 North Samish Way, Bellingham, WA, 98225
  • Western Washington University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mount Baker Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪11 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
(47 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
(47 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Jacuzzi Suite)

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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 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 - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Whatcom Falls Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boomer's Drive-In - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Haggard Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McKay's Taphouse - ‬5 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.

Languages

English

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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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1010 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, unique dining near by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bay City Inn was a great stay! Very comfortable, affordable and had a wonderful continental breakfast! Convenient location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, parking spaces too small
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good inexpensive stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Hernandez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

linden

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

ly may sy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 week there. Hotel is a bit old but it was clean. Breakfast is decent and for the price it ‘s a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Humberto

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

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

6/10 Okay

KWO FOO

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bien Padre

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

Band Passing Through

The staff and team here went out of their way to help us out here! We came to them with some needs that required extra work in their end and they were quick to accommodate and make us feel more than welcome and safe. Super thankful that we booked our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Fairly good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Bainbridge Island

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

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025