10 hotels in Great Lakes Bay: Best hotel deals for 2023

February 22, 2023 Natalie Tallman

Discover the best hotels in Great Lakes Bay, Michigan including Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth Motel, The H Hotel, Drury Inn & Suites Frankenmuth, Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Frankenmuth, an IHG Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites Bay City, Hampton Inn & Suites Saginaw, Baymont by Wyndham Midland, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront.
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1. Bavarian Inn Lodge

1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI 48734-1900
Excellent
77%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4665 reviews

Bavarian Inn Lodge

Bavarian Inn Lodge is a treasure in the heart of downtown Frankenmuth - Michigan's #1 tourist attraction. For generations, millions of people have come here to stay and play, to be welcomed with our home-cooked chicken dinners, delightfully cozy beds, and warm Bavarian hospitality. •360 European-themed guest rooms, including whirlpool, family suites and balcony rooms •Indoor water park with four indoor pools;three whirlpools & two large water slides. •18-Hole indoor miniature golf. •The largest Family Fun Center in any Midwest hotel with 160+ video and redemption games, air hockey, and pool tables.•Two-story Children's Village play area. •Two lounges, two restaurants, two gift shops (stop in at Michael's Gift Shop to check out board games galore). •Gourmet Coffee Bar•Free live nightly entertainment. •Free WIFI internet America's FIRST Living Room Styled Water Park! Yet... A couples paradise with an adult only pool and whirlpool! Oh yes... Parking is always free!

Newfoundland national specialty

Reviewed By luvmynewfs2022

room was neat and clean but for the price I thought it was outrageous! No coffee pot in room, Not handicap accessible ,not a king suite,which I thought it was. We did have a beautiful view of river , but no balcony to enjoy it! Very pricey for what you get! we spent over $200. a night.

2. Frankenmuth Motel

1218 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734-1997
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 655 reviews

Frankenmuth Motel

The Frankenmuth Motel is AAA approved and locally owned and operated. The Motel is one street off of Main street, just 2 blocks North of Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland. We are situated between Michigan's Own Military and Space Museum and Zeilinger Wool Company. The Motel has 53 ground floor rooms and (following State Law) we are all non-smoking. The Motel does have a outdoor smoking area. We also have a limited number of pet rooms with a small cleaning fee. Coffee is available in our office/front desk area during office hours and a cold continental breakfast is available every morning. We may not be located on Main Street but we are only about 5 blocks from most Festivals and the RiverPlace Shops. We are only 8 blocks from Bavarian Inn and Zehnder's Restaurants downtown and all of Main Street has Free Parking. Within walking Distance of Zehnder's Splash Village.

A very nice stay at an excellent motel

Reviewed By E2642SFdeborahc

Our group got a block at the Frankenmuth Motel for an event on the grounds of the Bavarian Inn and were very happy with our choice. Clean, quiet, large rooms with ample room for walking our dogs (and we religiously cleaned up after our dogs, as we appreciated the management's opening up extra rooms for dogs than they normally allow to accomodate our group). All ground floor rooms with easy parking for loading and unloading, ample outdoor lighting, and nicely appointed rooms with everything working nicely. The staff was very friendly. It was a very enjoyable week's stay and we would all happily return again to the Frankenmuth Motel.

3. The H Hotel

111 W Main St, Midland, MI 48640-5155
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1711 reviews

The H Hotel

Located 13 miles from MBS International Airport, and minutes away from both Dow Chemical and Dow Corning, The H Hotel offers business and leisure travelers style, sophistication and comfort. From elegant weddings to exciting vacations, our hotel provides the best accommodations for all types of getaways. With abundant event space, luxurious guest rooms, and a world-class fitness center, guests enjoy relaxation and rejuvenation at every turn.

Five Star Service!

Reviewed By CTSheehans22

The hotel is perfectly located in central midland, within walking distance of a number of restaurants, quaint shops you can spend an afternoon browsing, and a beautiful park. It is very clean and the common areas are very attractive. Rooms are a little dated in decor but have all the bells and whistles you would expect from a luxury brand. The hotel's staff is simply OUTSTANDING - super helpful and friendly. Fabulous stay.

4. Drury Inn & Suites Frankenmuth

260 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734-1614 1 (844) 967-4435
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1197 reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Frankenmuth

Travel Happy® with Drury Hotels. You have enough to worry about while you're traveling. Let us take a few things off your plate, so you can focus on the good stuff. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, dinnertime snacks, soft drinks, popcorn, business center, workout facilities and more - we've got you covered! A microwave and refrigerator can be found in all rooms. Drury Hotels is 100 percent family-owned and operated. At every one of our 150+ locations, you'll consistently experience rooms with crisp sheets, fine linens and cozy surroundings to ensure a good night's sleep.

Fantastic stay!!!!!!

Reviewed By mikewN6232EN

Very friendly. Very accommodating. We loved our visit. Cocktail party included free food and free drinks! Good, better than most, breakfast with sausage, eggs, potatoes, etc. what we loved best was the staff!! Super helpful and since one of our party had suffered a foot injury a couple of days earlier, they guided us to a physician and drug store where the help was great! We loved it!!!

5. Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run

9235 Birch Run Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415-9210
Excellent
36%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 462 reviews

Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Birch Run, Americas Best Value Inn is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants, Americas Best Value Inn makes it easy to enjoy the best of Birch Run. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. The property also features a hot tub and free breakfast to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. If you like Italian restaurants, Americas Best Value Inn is conveniently located near UNO Chicago Grill. If you’re looking for something to do, Birch Run Township Park is a nice way to spend some time. Birch Run Super Eight is sure to make your visit to Birch Run one worth remembering.

Great value!

Reviewed By JukeboxMama

This motel is all about value. The ceiling fan in the bathroom was loud, the air conditioner rattled and everything looks a little dated BUT it was clean, the staff were friendly and the bed was comfortable. If I was paying top dollar I would have been annoyed, but for the price range it was a decent value and a great stay. Breakfast also included!

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Frankenmuth, an IHG Hotel

926 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Excellent
60%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 387 reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Frankenmuth, an IHG Hotel

No description for the hotel available

Disappointed

Reviewed By 313dong

Our stay at the Holiday Inn started on a bad note. I called about a couple of days earlier than our stay so that I would know what room we would have without worrying about the time we would arrive. I talked to Alena on a recording and she promised us room 120 so that I would not have to walk far from the desk since I have a bad leg due to arthritis. After arriving, Alena the same lady that I had talked to, started to place me in room 122 and I said, why? You told me that I would have room 120 and she questioned me as if she couldn’t remember assigning me to room 120. She said room 122 was just a few more steps. A few more steps was a lot for me and I played back the recording of her saying she would give me room 120. Alena apologized for the mistake but she could not ask the guest that she had placed in room 120 to move out. To her, it did not matter that I would have to be inconvenienced but she definitely was not going to ask the guest in room 120 to move out so I had to accept her apology and move on. The problem did not end there. When we got the room for our party of three, we did not have enough towels. The room was set for two people not three so we had to go back to the front desk and ask for another set of towels. The free internet was nice but every time we left the hotel, we had to sign back in. We were also told that parking was limited to only one space per room and to place a card they made out to place on our dash. It is a good thing that our daughter did not drive her car there, too otherwise where would she have parked? As I was trying to find a place to park, I felt my rearend of the car almost fall apart. There was a large hole in the parking lot that I did not see that I ran over. Why wasn’t there an orange cone placed in this hole for people to be aware of it? When I told Alena about the problem she just apologized again but the next day there still was no cone placed there. Breakfast was not exactly like what I saw in commercials on tv for Holiday Inn Express. It was a good breakfast but the only choice for a fruit was a banana or orange. There was no sliced or fresh fruits such as strawberries and when I asked, they said that not all Holiday Inn Express has fruits like on the commercial. The fireplace in the breakfast area was not working and when I asked, they said that she could turn it on but there would be just a small light in the wood area and she was right. It surely did not look like a real fireplace. They would be better to place a tv screen in its place and play a dvd of a fireplace scene than to have what they have. Air conditioning in the room worked great and the bed was comfortable. Location was great for all the activities going on. Pool water was just right but I wished they had a hot tub. I guess I am old fashion, but when a person says to me I will get something, I trust them to keep their word. Alena disappointed me.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Bay City

3901 Traxler Court, Bay City, MI 48706 1 (855) 605-0317
Excellent
73%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 184 reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Bay City

Welcome to the new Hampton Inn and Suites of Bay City, MI located off of I -75 and Wilder Road, with 91 beautifully appointed guest rooms. Our staff understands that balancing family, friends, work and other free time keeps you busy, so we want to help you start your day off right. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, you'll always have high-quality and consistent accommodations and amenities. Enjoy a clean and fresh Hampton bed® and free WiFi. Wake up each morning to our free, hot breakfast with fresh baked waffles and hearty oatmeal with toppings. Plus, you can count on friendly, helpful service and so much more. With our 100% satisfaction guarantee to all of our guests, we are committed to providing an experience that exceeds your expectations. Hampton Inn & Suites Bay City is accepting Corporate Lodging Rates!

Nice resting spot

Reviewed By tracyj515

We had an unexpected need for a hotel. Alex was so accommodating, understanding and helpful!! Hotel was nice, quiet and bed was comfortable. Our room was clean, a pink ring surrounded the shower, but it appeared adhered to the caulk. I do suggest hand sanitizer at the breakfast buffet. It was well stocked and hot, but no sanitizer was surprising. I would definitely suggest this hotel as a great resting spot. Thanks again, Alex for your hospitality!!

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Saginaw

2695 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604-9432 1 (855) 605-0317
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 699 reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Saginaw

explore the great lakes bay region... welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites-Saginaw, MI. Perhaps you've come to Saginaw to be steps away from the heart of the main shopping district. Maybe you have a budding academic in the family. Perhaps you're flying in to or out of MBS International Airport. Whatever brings you here, at the end of the day, we invite you to stay with us at the Hampton Inn & Suites® Saginaw hotel. There's much to discover! If you're here with the family, a visit to the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum or the Children's Zoo at Celebration Square is a must! Shop 'till you drop at Fashion Square Mall, mere steps from our Saginaw, MI hotel. Looking to experience the city's culture? Catch a world-class performance at historic Temple Theatre in the Downtown area, or spend an afternoon at the Japanese Cultural Center & Tea House. Foodies will love the fresh selections at the Downtown Farmers Market. Outdoor enthusiast? Take a boat tour of Shiawassee Flats (a.k.a.

The indoor pool/hot tub are always a hit. the room was clean and the pillows are always super soft. A very comfortable s

Reviewed By marissamarin15

The room was big. The bed and pillows are super soft. The room and restroom were clean. The kids love the indoor pool and I hung out in the hot tub. It’s right behind the mall and close to a big selection of restaurants A very comfortable stay

9. Baymont by Wyndham Midland

2200 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48640-6739
Excellent
44%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 631 reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Midland

Welcome to the Baymont Inn & Suites Midland. Our warm welcoming atmosphere is just what you are looking for! We offer 91 clean and comfortable rooms, a wonderful friendly staff, an indoor pool and hot tub, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary popcorn, cookies, coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate and tea in the lobby.

Always Great!

Reviewed By lesliegJ6660PI

My family and I have been staying here off and on for the past few years and I have nothing but great things to say about this hotel! It’s always clean, the lobby is always decorated for every holiday which is nice and the front staff and the cleaning ladies are also friendly. They have an indoor pool and a hot tub which we really enjoy. It’s pretty quiet also and in a good location away from the noisy highway. Locks have been updated on the doors also. It’s just a great place to stay for a good price!

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront

One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI 48708 1 (855) 605-0318
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1174 reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront

Welcome to our DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City Riverfront located in Bay City, Michigan. Located in the heart of Bay City Michigan, our stylish hotel is within close proximity to many specialty shops, antique stores, restaurants and pubs. Make yourself at home in our comfortable guest room featuring complimentary WiFi and room service. Unwind in our indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Our Bay City-Riverfront hotel boasts over 16,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting and convention space. Host a meeting or event in one of our elegant meeting rooms or boardrooms or celebrate a special occasion with up to 550 guests in our ballroom. Let our helpful event services team organize your dream wedding reception or important business conference.

Great views! A room update is in needed

Reviewed By Lynda G

Great views of the river and well located for restaurants and shops. Disappointing check in experience. Room was dated, furniture nicked up and very business-style. Plastic glasses only - a pet peeve of mine this price point. The pool is very shallow and kitschy with 2 fake palm trees. The hot tub is small and was sporting foam bubbles when we went for a look.

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