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Bay Inn

1020 West Lake Street, Tawas City, MI, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Parking

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About this property

Bay Inn is an independent 2.5-star hotel in Tawas City, Michigan, positioned within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Gateway Park. The property sits in the heart of the town, 1 mile from Tawas City Park Beach and 1.9 miles from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital. Guests consistently rate the location at 4.1 out of 5 stars, with 80.6% recommending the hotel.

The 42 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming. Each room includes complimentary wireless internet, a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, a hair dryer, a desk, a coffee/tea maker, and a phone with free local calls. One suite is available. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5.

Bay Inn offers a complimentary continental breakfast served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, as well as room service. The property features an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, free self parking, free WiFi, an ATM, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. The surrounding area provides access to cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, fishing, horseback riding, and water tubing. A marina, golf courses, and boat tours are nearby. Dogs are allowed (maximum 2 per room), and service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM onward, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The nearest airports are Alpena Airport (60 miles away) and Saginaw Tricity Airport (80 miles away).

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at Bay Inn places you in the heart of Tawas City, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Gateway Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Tawas City Park Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lake Huron - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Gateway Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Tawas City Park Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - 3.1 km / 2 mi
Iosco County Historical Museum - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Dewey Durant Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Huron-Manistee National Forest - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Tawas Point Lighthouse - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Whitney Township Park - 15 km / 9.3 mi
Corsair Ski Trails - 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Huron Breeze Golf Club - 22.6 km / 14.1 mi
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center - 24.6 km / 15.3 mi
Lumbering History Exhibit Area - 24.7 km / 15.3 mi
Vaughn Lake - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi

The preferred airport for Bay Inn is Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 124.1 km / 77.1 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

80 miles from Saganaw Tricity Airport, 60 miles from Alpena Airport.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • 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

Know before you go

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.