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Bay Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Tawas City with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Indoor spa tub
Reception
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1020 W Lake Street, Tawas City, MI, 48763
  • Place, Gateway Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tawas City Park Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Saganing Eagles Landing Casino
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pets Allowed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Tawas City

Bay Inn puts you in the heart of Tawas City, steps from Lake Huron and within a 10-minute stroll of Gateway Park. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, an indoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Tawas City hotel, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Tawas City Park Beach and 3.1 km (2 mi) from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Gateway Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 18 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 58 min drive - 73.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mango's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bay Inn

Hotel in Tawas City with full-service spa and free breakfast
Bay Inn offers its guests a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre 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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Tawas City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 30 per night.

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-authorise 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Bay Inn?

Bay Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bay Inn?

Yep, Bay Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bay Inn?

Yep, Bay Inn is a short 18-minute walk from Tawas City Park Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Bay Inn?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Bay Inn.

Does Bay Inn have a pool?

Bay Inn has an indoor pool.

Does Bay Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bay Inn?

No, Bay Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bay Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Bay Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near Lake Huron parks. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady working when we checked in late at night was friendly and helpful. The men who work behind the desk seemed very much less so. While the staff is overall invisible it's not so in a bad way. They just didn't pester us, which was nice, because we were in town for a funeral and it was a tough weekend. However, there were some issues. Up late at night after the funeral, we were outside at the picnic tables when they turned on the sprinklers, pointed directly at us, and this ruined my husband's phone. This brought three stars down to two. Had they wanted us to go in, they just could have asked. They have every inch of the place on video- it's not like they don't know this is an issue. We're just an older couple struggling with a loss. It wasn't like we were whooping it up. There is a collection aged, broken down equipment stacked in the hallways and steps, which is really kind of itchy. I mean, a LOT of it. Nearly every corner of the building has something broken down sitting in a corner. There are literally no safeguards at the second floor windows (don't put your children on that floor). This was a pet room - don't put your pets there, either. Beds are okay, bring your own pillows. Seriously. Woke to find stains of an unmentionable nature on the walls in the reflection of the sunlight. That grossed me out for the rest of the stay. Wear shoes. For all of this, they are way overpriced on weekend, off season rates. Not even a view. Just a nope. Never again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra, UNIONVILLE

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Was there for a wedding. Not much to say about the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Amenities
The facility and staff more than satisfactorily met my expectations. However as a handicapped person I experience things that pass by the average customer. Due to the floor of the bathtub not having the proper grip, I was forced to grab the curtain rod and improve my balance by gripping the top of the tiles that rim the shower stall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access. Friendly staff. Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel rooms/accomodations are enough for a 1 or 2 night stay tops. Beds & pillows were comfy and it was clean. I found it very disappointing that the hotel doesn't provide or offer conditioner. They have shampoo and body wash. Small complaint but for some, it's a deal. The pool & hot tub area is great, in fact the highlight of our stay! The breakfast was decent, meat & eggs, breads, yogurt and fruit, waffles, juice. My only complaint on this stay was the front desk staff. It was always the gentleman...he wasn't that rude, but would not go out of his way not for one minute to address the concern and question I had and I called on two separate occasions. The lady at the front desk though was fantastic, she works well under pressure! The fitness room was a huge disappointment, it's not a room. It's a closet and that is not an exaggeration. At least it's something though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typically there is at least one thing I can write about a property that could improve upon or that wasn't as good as I would have hoped. This place though checked all the good boxes. It was clean and quiet, check in was simple and friendly (very personable lady working the counter. She gave great recommendations for dining and had a solid sense of humor.) the pool and hot tub was also clean and was a nice treat after a long day. I would definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
The stairs were never vacuumed during my 8 day stay. Also a gallon of milk to pour on cereal instead of individual boxes seemed questionable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no elevator, property is outdated for the price, breakfast was not the best....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Roxanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great, staff was friendly! Rooms were nice. It was a nice relaxing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like the location of the room it was right next to the lobby so it was a little noisy and every time we opened the door you could see into the room other than that it was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with family
The shower curtain smelled sour. The sheets and towels were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We liked that the hotel accommodated our large dog. Otherwise, our stay was just okay. Hotel is showing its age. Breakfast not very good. The only hot entree was waffles. Otherwise cold cereal, yogurt, bagels and muffins. Coffee was instant from a machine, not brewed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The interior of the property was a bit dated. Carpet at the end of its life. The last night we ee
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Doggie friendly

We had a great a experience traveling with a great dane is not easy, but this place was very accomidating. Especially our dog who is afraid of everything. The rooms were super quiet so he didn't feel so nervous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The staff was fine, the pool was open until 11pm and the location is great but the hotel is in desperate need of a remodel everything is so old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Had problems with the tv but other than that it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025