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Stafford's Bay View Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Forget-Me-Not Suite, Jetted Tub, 1 King Bed | Living area
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Stafford's Bay View Inn, near Lake Michigan, offers a quiet getaway with on-site shopping and a relaxing garden. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, newspapers in common areas, a well-stocked library, and a bar for evening drinks.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Property grounds

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach.

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 20 - Sept 21
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Tomorrow

Sept 21 - Sept 22
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Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Jetted bath
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 42 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Primrose Queen

Primrose Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Trillium Queen Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Primrose King

Primrose King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Petoskey, Stafford's Bay View Inn is on the beach. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park.
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Map
2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770

What's nearby

  • Bear River Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Odawa Casino - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • The Back Lot
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Stafford's Bay View Inn

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Take advantage of shopping on-site, a garden and a library at Stafford's Bay View Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Stafford's Bay View Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stafford's Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stafford's Bay View Inn on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$254.36, including 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.

How much is parking at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stafford's Bay View Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Petoskey hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Bear River and Bear River Park. Petoskey State Park and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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