Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Tawas Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
Tawas Point State Park - 17 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - 20 min walk
China Buffet - 5 min drive
Barnacle Bill's - 4 min drive
KFC - 3 min drive
About this property
Bay Inn
Bay Inn is a great choice for a stay in Tawas City. Guests can go for a swim in the indoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with spa services. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
42 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The property charges USD 3 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Barbecue grills
Room service
What to do
Golfing
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
ATM/banking
Picnic area
Fireplace in lobby
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, hot tub. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. The spa is open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of USD 3
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 30 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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.
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
Does Bay Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bay Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Bay Inn?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Bay Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Bay Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bay Inn?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bay Inn and nearby?
Bay Inn has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a picnic area.
What's the area around Bay Inn like?
Bay Inn is in the heart of Tawas City, a short 2-minute walk from Lake Huron and 18 minutes' walk from Tawas City Park Beach.
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Stayed a couple nights for work and enjoyed my time here. It's quiet in the Winter, but I imagine they're busier in the Summer. If I need to stay in Tawas City again the Bay Inn will be my first choice.
Cody
Cody, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 15, 2024
ann m
ann m, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 16, 2024
Jose A
Jose A, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 4, 2024
Stay was good.No elevator was the only thing I didn’t expect . Breakfast included but unable to tell about it.
Carmen
Carmen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 11, 2024
Lighthouse visit with the Girls
At the beginning I was given a room with a king size bed which was not what I had reserved but this was fixed quickly. Thankfully moving us had not caused a problem as I had reserved a room with 2 queen beds for the 4 of us. The staff was very nice, the room was clean and the pool and hot tub were good. Breakfast was cereal, waffles, bagels and English muffins. It also included coffee, tea, and juice.
Lorie
Lorie, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
Good breakfast food and courteous staff
Rosemary
Rosemary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 15, 2024
Susan
Susan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 14, 2024
I was charged way to much then what i was quoted and he claimed i did not reserve a room. I had my itinerary number and that still didnt make a difference. I will no longer make reservations with them.
Grace
Grace, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Very nice, modern decor in the room. Modern flat screen TV, large bathroom vanity and mirror. Management has thought carefully about the property. Example--iron and ironing board in the room in addition to the hair dryer. The breakfast area was very clean as was the entire site.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 9, 2024
Both stairwells had men (staff?) just sitting in the stairwells talking on cell phones for a very long time. It wasn't disruptive or threatening, but just seemed... odd.
On the positive side, the room was clean and the towels were extra fluffy.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Everything was very clean and well maintained
Liz
Liz, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2024
Hot tub was only warm should be hotter
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Erik
Erik, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 28, 2024
Will not stay there again
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 25, 2024
Richard
Richard, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 21, 2024
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
Chuck
Chuck, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 17, 2024
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Last minute, pleasant stay.
A last minute trip with hubby- lucky to find a place in Tawas. Pleasantly surprised about every aspect of our 2 night stay and we typically stay at higher end hotels.
it was comfortable, quiet, clean, updated. Our only issue was with the TV remote, and card keys not working in far entrance. Helpful front desk staff.
Might suggest if going with the auto dispensers for soaps, they work to dispense better/more. Thanks.
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 11, 2024
There was no maid service. If you wanted clean towels, you had to bring your dirty towels to the front desk. The beds and pillows were very hard. The bed linens and towels were very worn. I would have expected much more from a hotel charging over $200 per night.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
We only stayed one night but we had a great experience.