With a stay at Bayside Inn in St Ignace, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Huron Village. .This motel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace.
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 in St Ignace with casino shuttle service and a rooftop terrace
Bayside Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This St Ignace motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free casino shuttle
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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
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
Bayside Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
No vineyard or views, it's a place that sells wine.
Room was clean and smelled clean, staff was friendly and helpful. There are some cute shops nearby and the water and dock across the street were handy. Very nice area as well.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
luke
21 Sept 2025
luke
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Laura
20 Sept 2025
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.
Laura
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim
Travelled with family
20 Sept 2025
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.
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 ..
It was clean, but dated room. Fixtures and furniture showed wear and tire. When my husband went to ask a question, the desk clerk was asleep and she didn't wake up. I thought the place was quiet. It was adequate for what we needed it for, but I would only stay one night.
The property needs renovation - especially the bathrooms. But the staff was very pleasant. All of the restaurants were closed at 9 pm - no food available. But it was reasonably clean and comfortable. The bed was very comfy!
This was typical of many hotels in the UP. It was clean and quiet. We were able to walk St Ignace easily.
Heather
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Jim
Travelled with partner
25 Aug 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Location was good. Curtains did not keep light out. Bed needed a better mattress. Rust in bathroom areas. Sink fixture hard to turn on and off - needs to be replaced. Very small, thin towels.
Jim
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Di
Travelled with partner
24 Aug 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Property was pretty outdated and rooms were not super comfortable. Staff was okay