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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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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Lake view
Lake view
Lobby
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3600 Village Harbor Drive, Petoskey, MI, 49770
  • Place, Great Lakes Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Crooked Tree Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

  • 440 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 439 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • 440 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 441 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

  • 721 sq ft
  • 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 comforters, minibar

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 720 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Petoskey

Located in Bay Harbor within a short walk of Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Inn at Bay Harbor is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Crooked Tree Golf Club. This 170-room, 4-star hotel has a private beach, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Great Lakes Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crooked Tree Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bay Harbor Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 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

On private beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Great Lakes Center for the Arts
Guests of Inn at Bay Harbor have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour gym. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and conference space.
Guests can expect to find TVs with cable channels and DVD players. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Furnished balconies, refrigerators, and minibars are also available.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • 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 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - May 2019
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • 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

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski storage
  • Hot tub access
  • Valet parking
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

What's there to see around Inn at Bay Harbor?

This hotel is situated in Bay Harbor within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Great Lakes Center for the Arts. You'll also find Odawa Casino and Crooked Tree Golf Club within a short drive.

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

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn at Bay Harbor on Jan 3, 2026 start from $181.1, 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.

Is there parking available at Inn at Bay Harbor?

Yes, there is accessible parking and electric car charging available.

Is a spa located at Inn at Bay Harbor?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include sports massages, deep-tissue massages, reflexology, and couples treatments.

Does Inn at Bay Harbor feature a casino at the property?

No, Inn at Bay Harbor doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Inn at Bay Harbor?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have access between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

What do couples enjoy most about Inn at Bay Harbor?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a private beach and a poolside bar with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Inn at Bay Harbor?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Inn at Bay Harbor feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Inn at Bay Harbor has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Inn at Bay Harbor allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Inn at Bay Harbor though service animals are welcome.

Does Inn at Bay Harbor have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Inn at Bay Harbor?

The closest major airport to Inn at Bay Harbor is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 23.5 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Inn at Bay Harbor?

Yes, every guestroom at Inn at Bay Harbor comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring lake or resort views.

Does Inn at Bay Harbor have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Inn at Bay Harbor.

Inn at Bay Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 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

Jacob

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

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the bay. Great biking into Petosky and Harbor Springs. Lots of little kids in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

snjezana

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

10/10 Excellent

Royal

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camila, Holland

Traveled with partner
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

William

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
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

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

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

Leonard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small with no closet large enough for a 5 day stay with 2 people. No dresser.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

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

Genci

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
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

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