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Bayside Inn

2.0 star property
Lakeside retreat combines relaxation with urban accessibility, offering a rooftop terrace where travelers can unwind while staying close to area attractions

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The Bayside Inn near Lake Michigan offers scenic rooftop views and practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, free self parking, outdoor furniture, and a vending machine. The staff is consistently praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

St Ignace is home to Bayside Inn . Huron Village and Fort de Baude Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Castle Golf & Games are also worth visiting.
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10 S. State St, St Ignace, MI, 49781

What's nearby

  • Fort de Baude Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marquette Mission Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Straits State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kewadin Shores Hotel and Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Bayside Inn

Motel near Lake Michigan
Bayside Inn provides a rooftop terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A free casino shuttle, a vending machine, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Bayside Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 31 and May 5.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northern Lakes Inn St Ignace
Northern Lakes Inn
Northern Lakes St Ignace
Thunderbird Motor Inn St Ignace
Thunderbird Motor St Ignace
Bayside Inn Motel
Thunderbird Motor Inn
Bayside Inn St Ignace
Bayside Inn Motel St Ignace

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Inn ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bayside Inn ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Inn located?

Situated in St Ignace, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Huron Village, Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace, and Fort de Baude Museum. Wawatam Lighthouse and Museum of Ojibwa Culture are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Bayside Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 235 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bhaskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Easy nice quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Great place .. will stay again

Great location .. 1/2 mile walk to the boats or take shuttle , good food near by , good hot water in the shower BUT takes about 3 min of running before it gets there (at least to our room) so turn it a few min before getting in ..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice places nearby to eat and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hanging closets or for towels?!? Clean spaces and friendly staff. Parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice front desk staff. Beds a little hard but the amazing water pressure in the shower felt good the next morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was nice and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable but there was a dampness that could have been better taken care of. We like that the Bayside is in town so we can walk to shop and eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth R

Older property that needs some room updates. Clean and comfortable but seems to rely on the tourist location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

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

Great customer Service and Location!

Great location right across form the marina and walking distance to lots of shops, restaurants and the ferry to Mac Island. We arrived super late after sailing across the lake and the staff made sure we could still check in even though their office was closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was clean, quiet, and my bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly, and I was grateful they allowed us to check in a couple hours early.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok

Efficient check-in. The room was clean and covered all of the basics. Wifi was spotty, but mostly on. No breakfast service. Great location on the water and walking distance to several shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The desk staff was helpful. When our coffeemaker didn’t work, they brought a new one. One evening the hot water did not come on, but it did the next morning. In the bath there was a bottle of conditioner on the wall, and an empty space where I surmised a bottle of shampoo would go.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little property. Very clean & a solid place to lay our heads for the night. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean rooms, nice staff we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Nice place to stay!

Nothing fancy, but has everything you need!,reasonably priced, and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Zakary

Close to many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Glynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff at front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly place to stay with a decent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located within easy walking distance to restaurants and ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room with comfortable bed. Couldn't figure out how to operate the tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and and all basic amenities (fridge, microwave and Keurig). Very close to ferries to Mackinac Island and they allowed us to remain parked in the lot. Only downside was the water only was tepid even after being run for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025