Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Castle Rock - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Zodiac Party Store - 3 min drive
Great Turtle Brewery
Clyde's Drive-In - 3 min drive
The Wild Blueberry - 16 min walk
About this property
Bayside Inn
Motel near Lake Huron
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, outdoor furniture, and a vending machine
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
Languages
English
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
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 at Bayside Inn ?
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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Bayside Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 170 reviews
10 - Excellent
67
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 170 reviews
8 - Good
66
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 170 reviews
6 - Okay
25
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 170 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 170 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robin
Nov 9, 2024
Nice place to stay!
Nothing fancy, but has everything you need!,reasonably priced, and a great location!
Robin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Zakary
Nov 1, 2024
Close to many shops and restaurants.
Zakary
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Jessica
Oct 22, 2024
It was nice and close to downtown
Jessica
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Glynn
Oct 3, 2024
Wonderful staff at front desk.
Glynn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
steven
Sep 17, 2024
Nice and friendly place to stay with a decent service
steven
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Kyle
Jul 7, 2024
Good location, clean rooms, nice staff we enjoyed our stay.
Kyle
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eduard
Sep 22, 2024
Nice place
Eduard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carrie
Aug 9, 2024
Great spot, great rates, close to the ferry
Carrie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Howard
Sep 3, 2024
Very convenient location for transportation to Mackinac Island. Easy walks to nearby restaurants.
Howard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
wendy
Oct 9, 2024
A one night stay on a road trip with friends. It was the perfect location to walk down the road to have supper and close to the ferry for Mackinac Island. It is an older hotel but it was clean and comfortable and we would stay again.
wendy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Aug 2, 2024
Located within easy walking distance to restaurants and ferry.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Beth
Jul 18, 2024
Very friendly staff, close to everything.
Beth
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Sep 2, 2024
Things we’re great. Thanks for a great stay.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Oct 6, 2024
Day Tripping
Very clean, spacious. Location good
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
James O
Aug 19, 2024
Hotel was clean had a refrigerator,
beds was confortable, friendly and helpful staff.
James O
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Kimberly
Sep 11, 2024
Nice updated Motel.
Kimberly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric
Aug 28, 2024
Check in was extremely easy. The room was spacious, clean, had all the ameneties, and very comfortable.
Eric
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry
Aug 2, 2024
Convenient to shoppiing and ferry to Makinaw Island. Friendly staff.
Terry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Renee
Aug 14, 2024
Staff was very friendly. The rooms were okay. We only spent one night but was comfortable. Very nice area.
Renee
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Youxue
Oct 13, 2024
Overall, very good facility. Hotel staff very friendly and professional. Clean. Great view. Somewhat noisy (heater and adjacent rooms).
Youxue
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith
Aug 11, 2024
Best shower
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denise
Aug 17, 2024
Nice clean and quiet.
Denise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
James
Jun 20, 2024
Good location
James
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
Jul 23, 2024
Birthday trip
Beautiful and clean, perfect place to grab a bit of summer ☀️ Really enjoyed the big patio/ deck with views of the water! Such a lovely, well maintained home away from home!