Bayview Lakefront Motel

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel near Lake Huron

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator | Room amenity
Front of property
Aerial view
BBQ/picnic area
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1133 N State St, St Ignace, MI, 49781-1012
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Castle Rock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

St Ignace

On the beach.Your stay at this motel will put you steps from Castle Golf & Games and a 5-minute walk from Lake Huron. Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Castle Rock - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 4 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MI Patio Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bayview Lakefront Motel

Beachfront motel near Lake Huron
A private beach is featured. Bayview Lakefront Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This St Ignace motel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bayview Lakefront Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This St Ignace motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, March, April, November, and December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Bayview Lakefront Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 612 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The room was dirty. Trash under bed and in drawers. Shower was discussing. Was sure if the sheets were clean. I’ve never stayed in a worse place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I question the sincerity of the high customer reviews after staying at this motel. In my initial room, the AC unit wasn’t working. They gave us a new room. Moved all our bags to realize that the main light wasn’t working. They moved us to a 3rd room. We moved our bags and left for dinner. We came back after dark to see a cloud of flies/insects on our door and on the light in front of our door. We knew the room would be filled with flies after opening the door. No other doors were like this. I talked to the receptionist and she tried to downplay the issue inferring that all rooms were like this. I asked her to come and look. She opted to move us to a forth room instead so we moved our bags once again. As luck would have it, the AC in the 4th room was not working. At that point, we decided to cut our losses and keep the 4th room. Overall, the rooms were very dated and had an unpleasant odor- I can still taste it. The bathroom door didn’t close all the way. Bathrooms are ancient showers very small. They have a nice fire pit in the back on the water but I was told when checking in that they didn’t have any wood to burn. I would have to supply my own wood. Unfortunate because that was the main selling point for this motel. Other than my car, there were only 3 other cars at the hotel when we went to bed and woke up (early). After this visit, I understand the lack of visitors. Not recommended at all. Stay away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with family
I had a reservation booked and nobody was at the property (several attempts in the same day) 6/7/25 available for check in. I tried calling, and returned multiple times. Ended up having to book another hotel for myself and my dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No one at the front desk. You had to walk to the next hotel which us owned by the same family We were the only people staying in the whole building. The second day, another couple checked in and they gave them our room even though our stay with them wasn't over, yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So, this is a very old property. That said, it is very well-maintained. I am of the mindset why not stay in a room that has knotty pine walls and mid Century modern furniture than the usual cookie cutter hotel. Parking is directly in front of your room door. It is 20 feet to walk to the lake front. It is a very nice walk up and down the lakeshore. There are geese and other water birds fishing in the morning, people with their dogs running along the shallows. Just the sort of vibe I want an old Lake town. Of note, it is much easier to get on the ferries in St. Ignace than Mackinaw City.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was cute and cozy, with a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated property in need of a deep cleaning. Room wasn't ready when we arrived at 3:00pm check in time. We were given a second room and discovered after unloading that cable tv wasn't working. Staff tried to get it working to no avail and then called another person who wasn't working only to be reminded that cable service wasn't working in any room on that side of the property. We were then given a room on the other side of the property. Bumped the a/c cover and it came off exposing a filter that looked like a wool mat it was so dirty. Wiped something off the floor and discovered the floor was literally black with dirt. Normally we would have left after the second room but Stacy was so very nice. She kept apologizing for the problems and tried so hard to accommodate us. The only redeeming quality of this motel was Stacy and the property owners should be thankful they have such a nice employee. We will not return and cannot recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a king size bed, sheets did not fit. They came off, with you just sitting down. Bathroom was small and door was hard to open and close. Thought I was going to be locked in the bathroom. But veiw was good. And the room was rustic cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner/manager was so helpful when we booked late in the day and arrived at 9:30pm. It was so wonderfully convenient after such a long ride. The room was so welcoming ☺ and I absolutely loved the decor! The ceiling is so cool.The beds were very comfortable. We were very happy with our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert, Locust Grove

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saravan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient and close to ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely clean room. Right on the beach, with a beautiful view of the sunrise. Fire pit. Very hospitable, helpful owner. Convenient location to multiple food choices, convenient stores, sight-seeing places. We highly recommend, and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very nice! Room was super cute! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bill, Roseville

Didn’t like the location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is lakefront with a nice beach. Fire pit for guests. The manager was very nice and upgraded our room to ground floor which was better for mobility issues. Clean, comfortable bed and nice, thick bath towels. View of Lake Huron and Mackinac Island are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John and Nery

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

Done with is wed site

First we had trouble even finding the place. Second it was an old wood wore down dirty place. Hotels.com rated it as very good, not so, also showed it as fully refundable, never checked in but hotels.com billed me anyway. I do not recommed hotels.com because you can contact anyone if you have a problem. Their online chat service is terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024