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Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Arcade
Mini-golf
4 indoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI, 48734
  • Place, River Place Shops
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Julians Winery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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King Whirlpool Suite w/Spa Bath

King Whirlpool Suite w/Spa Bath

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(378 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Frankenmuth

In Frankenmuth .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find River Place Shops and Frankenmuth Historical Museum. Also, Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and The Fortress Golf Course is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • River Place Shops - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Frankenmuth Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Fortress Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Julians Winery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zehnder's of Frankenmuth - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bavarian Inn Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zehnder's Marketplace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ratskeller at Bavarian Inn Lodge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth offers its guests a complimentary water park, 4 indoor swimming pools, and 3 hot tubs along with a lazy river and a waterslide. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a swim-up bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 15005 square feet (1394 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Frankenmuth hotel is smoke free.

  • 360 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 15005 sq ft of conference space
  • 1394 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Swim-up bar
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth offers 360 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 0.01 miles
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • 4 indoor pools
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free water park
  • Gym
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 49.99
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 49.99
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.00 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 49.99 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 49.99 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Bavarian Inn Frankenmuth
Bavarian Inn
Bavarian Frankenmuth
Bavarian Hotel Frankenmuth
Bavarian Resort Frankenmuth
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth Hotel
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth Frankenmuth
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth Hotel Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1674 out of 2478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 537 out of 2478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 2478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 2478 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has it all. Nice waterpark, outdoor pool, indoor pools and hot tubs that are separate from waterpark, arcade area, dining options, putt putt, bowling, gift shops, rope course, rock wall, laser tag, and more. Easy walk to river place shops. Your family will not get bored staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great little water park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii

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

Stylish hotel.

a great stay at this stylish hotel. There are restaurants and a souvenir shop right on site.It’s just a short walk to the downtown area, so the location was perfect for exploring the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the arcade, ropes course, and the new indoor water park. The room was a standard hotel room but clean and included a mini fridge and microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Fun
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Doranna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've loved your hotel since I first set eyes on it 30 years ago. After living in Germany, I felt like I was home. I'm glad I finally got a chance to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Fort Mill

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Atmosphere was awesome. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shenetris

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property needs to work on better parking arrangements for daily waterpark users versus hotel guests
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satoya

Travelled with family and small children
Myself n my family are regulars. We have always loved the Bavarian Inn, but the new upgrades are amazing. Absolutely had a blast. So much to do in the room was awesome. The view was all of that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Branden

Liked: Staff & service
New park was nice, rooms need a super upgrade for the price you’re charging!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Annual Frankenmuth trip.

It's always a pleasure to stay at the Bavarian Inn Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth-Anne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Canton

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time!

I always enjoy my time at The Bavarian Inn. The new splash area was awesome! We rented a cabana and truly enjoyed it. Lots of great drink options, and the food was good also. The food prices were actually really reasonable also.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025