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Inn at Bay Harbor

4.0 star property
On private beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Great Lakes Center for the Arts

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The Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection offers an upscale escape near the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Guests relax on sun loungers, enjoy sports massages at the spa, and savor beachfront dining with stunning views. On-site restaurants and helpful staff earn high praise.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • On private beach
The current price is AU$344
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2019
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
3600 Village Harbor Drive, Petoskey, MI, 49770

What's nearby

  • Great Lakes Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crooked Tree Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bay Harbor Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Odawa Casino - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Inn at Bay Harbor

Upscale family-friendly hotel renovated in 2019 and located near Great Lakes Center for the Arts
Located close to Crooked Tree Golf Club and Odawa Casino, Inn at Bay Harbor provides an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body wrap and aromatherapy at The Spa at Inn at Bay Harbor, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as ice skating and snowshoeing. Guests can also expect to find shopping on-site, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property
  • A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk and a table football
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 115 rooms offer comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Cots/infant beds and travel cots
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 26 for adults and USD 11 to 11 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Cabana Bar
  • The Inn Cafe
  • The Sagamore Room
  • Vintage Chophouse

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 9,900 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1998
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - May 2019
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.00 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre access
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski storage
  • Valet parking
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 26 for adults and USD 11 to 11 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from 16 May to 31 October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn Bay Harbor Renaissance Lake Michigan Golf Resort
Inn Renaissance Golf Resort

Frequently asked questions

Does Inn at Bay Harbor have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn at Bay Harbor?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn at Bay Harbor on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$312.68, 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.

Is Inn at Bay Harbor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Inn at Bay Harbor?

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

What time is check-out at Inn at Bay Harbor?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Inn at Bay Harbor located?

Located in Bay Harbor, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 2 mi (3 km) of Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Crooked Tree Golf Club. Odawa Casino and Mackinaw Trail Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Inn at Bay Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 188 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations, excellent food, spa services were outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellence from check-in to check-out. Would recommend this property for anyone planning a stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with all the amenities needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great options my wife loved the spa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful facility and location. Staff genuinely friendly and helpful. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most beautiful hotel. So many activities, fine dining on site, location to activities was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never stayed in such a beautiful place. Staff was amazing and dining was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had quiet relaxing time. Great views of the lake. Nice dinner at the hotel. Staff was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property, friendly, welcoming staff. We will return if we can. Enjoyed our stay in this lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Go Bay Harbor

Great facility in a nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful and well kept. Staff friendly and very helpful. Scenery was spectacular especially the sunsets over Lake Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful lake views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy, well-kept property. Friendly staff and a world class location on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAULETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property excellent service would be nice if they had an indoor hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and well situated just outside of Petoskey, yet close enough to go anywhere quickly. And the view of the bay was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fabulous time. Love this olace!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

No value for money

No value for money, extremely expensive for a small room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John (front desk) was exceptionally professional and kind. Rooms were wonderful. Grounds spectacular. I’ll definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lina

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Beautiful

It was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor dining was wonderful. Fire pit was relaxing. Pool was perfect. Room was above shipping area with some noise, but fine, though long walk. Next time I will request a quiet room facing water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful setting. Historical - including interior design. Excellent Pool Area. Nice people. Good special events over the season. And that long covered front porch - just fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Beautiful hotel, staff was very nice, gorgeous views. Bugs were inescapable (due to being on water not due to cleanliness of hotel) making balcony unusable and spending time outside unenjoyable. Hotel very clean but pesky bugs throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024