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Reviews of Stafford's Bay View Inn 3 stars

2011 Woodland Ave., Petoskey, MI 49770, United States

#1 of 16 hotels in Petoskey

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 151 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was kind and attentive. Every inch of the hotel was spotless. We appreciated the fresh coffee in the library. Breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    You need to invest in sheets that don't pill. It would be helpful if you would advertise on your website when the restaurant opens for the season. We were disappointed that it was closed.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was great. Beautiful location. Would like to visit again in the fall.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic hotel and worth the stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    The staff were fantastic, and the food was really good with a wonderful view to eat by

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Your staff made me feel that I can travel alone and they were so nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Can think of anything

    Breakfast location was great. I lost my hubby one year ago and I was reluctant about traveling alone but the staff was wonderful and I explained I was alone and they sat me at what I thing is the best seat in the dining room. I certainly miss my spouse but I felt so comfortable that I booked another weekend in early April.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Simply elegant in every aspect. Impeccable service from dining to front desk, to every detail in the room. Clean, comf
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is exceptional.

    Beautiful, quaint, comfortable well-appointed rooms. Lobby area, 2nd floor library/lounge is amazing!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Amazing weekend away. Perfect place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was an amazing visit.

    Staff, food, service, and facility. All were excellent.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    GREAT!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Best weekend ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location right on the bay. The hotel itself has charm that the chain hotels can only dream about. The staff is incredible! Very helpful and incredible friendly. This is one of my favorite hotels in the world now!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our visit wasn't long enough.

    The room was very comfortable but the employees helped make the visit special. We left too early for breakfast and they packed up hot sticky buns and OJ for us to take with us. The buns were hot and it was 5 am.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    Excellent location, beautiful and well kept charming old hotel. Will stay there again, regardless!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Kitchen staff started to play loud music any 7am on a Sunday morning, and my room was just above it. Needless to say, I couldn't sleep until I got out of bed and went downstairs and complained, as there was no answer to the front desk phone line. I had a much higher expectation over the Sunday brunch. Although there was a large variety of dishes, they were nothing to make me remember it. Just average food.

    The Staff is just amazing. They go above and beyond to ensure you have what you need.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    We will definiately be returning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We loved everything about Stafford's. Food was great. The staff were so friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    8.0
    Charming inn with proper breakfast service. Lovely little place to lay your head.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and charm. Excellent breakfast with white linen service.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    10
    Lifetime memories with the addition of new friends
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We loved meeting several couples on the porch on a rainy night. In the rocking chairs meeting new friends for life. Ended up enjoying a day together with one of the couples at Mackinac Island. Then another day with another couple by driving to their home in Wisconsin fro their invitation. Friends now for life with two of the couples from a rainy night that kept many at the Stafford's Inn on the porch enjoying conversations from people from any different walks in life.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    Overall, a very enjoyable trip north!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was excellent---all was great!

    Enjoyable breakfast and the staff were excellent. The breakfast was warm and served on warm plates.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No T V in rooms

    Very clean hotel & exceptional employees. Beautiful porch & wicker furniture.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    The room was beautiful and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. We will come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would have liked a tv

    Breakfast was very nice, we enjoyed

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    10
    Traditional hotel chains don’t hold a candle to this place!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV in the rooms

    The food was absolutely amazing, didn’t matter what it was. Breakfast is included and it’s basically a gourmet brunch buffet, including desserts. You get complimentary bike rental to ride around the town, AND complimentary kayak/peddle boat rental as well, private lake access, great views. The staff treat you like royalty, and the owner is a very humble gentleman and shows up randomly to meet and chat with guests and staff. They even offered to give us a tour of the building and we learned about its history. **The building is very old (1800s) - some floors are uneven and creak. Be prepared for some imperfections. It’s okay, though - it’s part of the charm!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    10
    Would stay again, friendly, very quaint, loved the elevator!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Have to someone confess I missed having a tv in my room, but thats probably a sign we all watch too much. On the other hand, when waiting for someone or a little down time it would be nice.

    Having a breakfast offered in morning was wonderful! I was most impressed with the staff through out the hotel. Very friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Victorian setting. Friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    9.0
    A great introduction to the region!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would’ve been lovely if there was a swimming, pool and tennis courts.

    The property was historic and beautiful. It was well-kept and took you back to a long gone era.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    10
    We sincerely appreciated the Victorian charm and setting…it was a bit like stepping into an earlier era, but with modern
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room (Primrose 1)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noting noted; all aspects of property were appreciated.

    The property is historic and lovely with a beautiful view of Little Traverse Bay; adjacent to gorgeous Memorial Garden; all staff members went above and beyond to be pleasant, helpful, and efficient; appreciative of its significant historical value and charm.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish it had a better elevator.

    Great staff, nice room, great breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    8.0
    Good stay with comfortable bed and great breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No TV in the rooms

    Breakfast was very good and the history of the Inn was amazing

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    9.0
    My daughter and I stayed 2 nights and had an enjoyable stay. I would go stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Primrose King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hot water was struggling. It was warm, but not hot.

    Our room was well appointed and breakfast was wonderful. The complimentary bicycles are nice and we rode downtown.

    Stayed in May 2023

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