The Inn at Bay Harbor Renaissance Lake Michigan Golf Resort

The Inn is absolutely stunning, and the staff is beyond wonderful. I stayed for 4 nights to attended a wedding on the lawn, and everything was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Where to start…
They deserve 10 stars! The room overlooked the water with a balcony and fireplace. The staff was 10 stars as well. The food was delicious. The shuttle service the location and recommendations were all top notch. Can’t wait to go back.

First review ever because this weekend was so amazing! I LOVE the inn at harbor bay – suite overlooking Lake Michigan. And a plus 2– the apple oatmeal cookies and GMC Suburban drive into town! It was a spectacular 2 yr anniversary with my honey and well worth the 4 hour drive. Try it, you’ll love it.

I headed up to Petoskey for a wedding, and ended up splurging on a room for the weekend at The Inn.
I gotta tell you — it was well worth it.
My room faced the water, and I was pleasantly surprised by a semi-​full kitchen (full-​sized fridge, stove, and sink), in addition to a K-​Cup machine, and very comfy sheets. I also didn’t complain about the electric fireplace! :)
Beautiful accommodations, and decent bar downstairs. I also hit up the gym they have on-​site which helped keep me on my «routine.»
Great place, and if I’m ever back up north again, this is my #1 spot.
Stayed September 2015

Rented a lakeside cottage for the weekend with the family. Great resort beautiful views of the harbor. Very kid friendly. The cottage is new and updated very spacious. Full kitchen which makes it easier to make meals for the kids. Nice bike and walking paths to the shops at bay in. Restaurants on the resort are also great.
Room was not ready at check in was given 100 dollar credit for the inconvenience.

Annual family trip!!! I absolutely love this place and it’s perfect for a long weekend getaway with the family to relax.

Went here for the week of the Fourth of July. Excellent service and facility. From the bellman at check in, front desk, and the restaurant. Had a nice time hanging out with Beth at the Cabana. Marshmallows by the fire, complimentary bikes, and lots to do. It’s a big hotel but you get personal treatment. Great location for seeing northern MI or doing nothing at all. My child got sick for a day while we were there and everyone was very helpful, especially since it was 3 am. We would definitely return.

I attended a conference at this resort. The facility was immaculate and my hotel room was beautifully done and reasonably priced.
Many fine restaurants on property.
The property is a little difficult to navigate around if you are not familiar with it when you are checking in. Once you do check in, it is very easy to get to where you need to go.
The lakeside walking paths are extremely attractive and the outdoor activities are tremendous.

Came here for our 7 year anniversary after getting married at Bay Harbor. This place is amazing! They make you feel like royalty! Rooms are spacious, comfortable beds, full kitchen, nice bathroom with aveda products, beautiful views of the bay, complimentary gourmet breakfast, and free car rides around town. Found out we had two rooms when we checked in with two full baths all included since we booked through Expedia. Tons of space! Really cannot get any better! The staff is very friendly and each person says hi. Will definitely be coming back!

Love this resort! Everything is top notch and of course beautiful. However, one minor annoyance was the snooty service we received at the on site Starbucks. Major attitude from the little girls who served our coffee… my friend politely removed a granola bar she purchased from the glass container. The girl proceeds to tell her «NORMALLY, we remove those with gloves…» Well, it already happened so no need for the snarky after the fact comment or to treat us like we don’t have manners. We are from Bloomfield Hills and clearly don’t need the Starbucks help to teach us manners! Otherwise, love Bay Harbor!!! I think I’ll just make my own coffee!

An amazing hotel with impeccable service, great food, amazing views, and lots to do. A beautiful setting right in the heart of Bay Harbor!

Beautiful place, horrible front desk service, got kicked out of the jacuzzi after 20 minutes of getting in and 10 minutes before the beautiful sunset, to many bugs flying around to sit anywhere to enjoy a sunset. Bar closed at 11 with was full with patrons disappointed and wondering why they would close so early and let hundreds of dollars walk out the door. Left our room for a few hours came back and someone had been in our room with the please don’t disturb on the door, nothing missing thank god. Nicest person there was the omelet guy making breakfast, definitely tip him. Checked out early because of the unfriendly people that work there and that there was nothing to do there as far as any sort of entertainment. So if you like people that are unhelpful and short with talking to you with an attitude and nothing to do. This is the place for you.

My husband and I went here for our honeymoon because of a recommendation from the VP of the company he works for. We had reserved a spa package, arriving on Saturday and leaving on Sunday. We were blown away by both the place and the staff.
Immediately upon arrival we had our spa appointment, which was going to consist of an hour long couples deep-​tissue massage, and then a mani/​pedi for myself. The massage was top notch. We felt a bit best up, but it was a deep tissue massage :) my mani/​pedi was amazing. It still feels amazing, 2 days later!
We had a suite on the 2^nd floor. An absolute beautiful room. It was basically a small, full-​service apartment, with a fireplace and whirlpool. There was popcorn in the microwave, waiting to be popped, if we were to want it :). I got back to our room at abut 6:30pm from my appointment, and we left around 8pm for dinner. When we came back, there were candles lit in every room, rose petals everywhere, a bubble bath was drawn, music was playing, champagne was on ice… Seriously??? Amazing.
The bed was like sleeping on a cloud. Breakfast in the restaurant the next morning was included in our stay. We could have ordered from the menu, but we opted for the buffet which was wonderful. He had a bagel with cream cheese, red onion, and smoked salmon, a beautiful omelet cooked to order from the chef, fresh berries… I had sausage, fried eggs (also made to order) sausage gravy and biscuits, fresh fruit… We were very satisfied when we left.
Overall, we had zero complaints about our stay. The staff was amazing, from the spa staff to the concierge to the housekeeping staff. We will definitely return!

I was fortunate to spend another summer vacation at this lovely, lovely resort. This has been a summer get-​away for my twin daughters (now 18) and me since they were 2 years old. It’s a family girls tradition that we will continue for years to come. The lodging options are varied, and all of them are wonderful. Service is impeccable on every level. Do not hesitate to stay here. It will be a wonderful experience!

Stayed in one of the Lakeside Cottages for a wedding weekend. The stay was great, and the scenery can’t be beat. Area for grilling, bonfire at night, lakeside hammocks and pool. The rooms and food are a bit pricey, which is the only reason for a 4 star. Otherwise 5 stars all the way.

Love this resort. Rooms are really nice but the staff is exceptional! The service is top notch. Free valet parking, shuttles to shopping. Staff always looking to serve. I have been to this resort in Fall and Winter and cannot wait to go in Summer. Right on the Bay with a heated pool as well. Top notch!

This is an absolutely beautiful hotel, located right off of lake Michigan. I would love to vacation here, get married here, have birthdays, christmases and new years here.
You walk into a beautiful lobby with an enormous, breathtaking crystal chandelier (it must be at least 25 feet tall). It has a beautiful old charm, yet is luxurious.
Check-​in: easy! Gave my name, got my room key. The resort gives $ 70 resort credit to spend at the spa, dining, or at the sundries shop.
Room: I had a lakefront room with a fireplace and a kitchenette. The room had more of a rustic feel to it, but there was something charming about it. Gas fireplace was awesome, except that it was on a 30-​minute timer and you had to keep turning it on. and on. and on.
Until I decided to go to bed. It was a windy night– the wind coming through the fireplace made a high-​pitched hum that kept me up. all night. seriously. This is caused the loss of 1.5 stars.
The rooms also do not have wireless internet– there was one ethernet cable on the nightstand. I was s.o.l. as far as my iphone and ipad were concerned… Public wifi is only available in public areas (lobby, restaurants, patio, etc).
Check-​out: another reason why 1.5 stars were lost… I went down to the front desk to check-​out. I was one of just handful guests staying this particular night. We were settling the bill (the $ 70 credit is assessed/​credited to you at check out, per directions I received during check-​in). I provided my bill to the female representative manning the front desk. She logged on and on and on and couldn’t get into the computer system. I figured it was Monday morning and it was forgiveable. The representative promised to get someone else to get to it and said she’ll e-​mail me the final bill/​receipt as soon as possible.
2 days have gone by. No e-​mail. I called the front desk– they said they’ll hand it over to accounting because they couldn’t find records of my stay at first, then said it was out of their control. Accounting called back later on– we discussed the issue and the accounting rep said she’ll e-​mail me the bill right away. Still no e-​mail.
If I was writing this review tomorrow, we’d be down to 1 star because of how difficult the check-​out process is. For business travelers, this place will be the cause of your expensing nighmare.

Planned our first trip to Bay Harbor, Michigan for our one-​year wedding anniversary. We wanted an upscale but quaint place to really unwind, relax, have some fun and just enjoy our trip without the hustle & bustle of the city. Needless to say, we were left with a lasting memory.
Before our trip even began, I contacted their concierge regarding a special surprise dinner I was planning for my wife and was emailing with several members of their staff but finally kept in touch with Phil from their dining services. He was a huge help in figuring out the plan with me, where to do it, what to incorporate, etc. etc. He helped make it happen and always had email/​phone/​in-​person contact with me. They even went as far as me being able to speak with their head chef to have a custom menu created (with our names on it) with items of her choice. What an experience!
Beyond that, the hotel provided immaculate views no matter where you were and do not underestimate when I say that you MUST get a room with a view of Lake Michigan. Nothing more breathtaking than waking up to the sound and view of the lake.
Lastly, the customer service. My wife and I were truly amazed at how nice, courteous, and helpful EVERY member of the staff were throughout our 4-​night visit. From the valet, front-​desk, waiters/​waitresses, dining receptionist, the list goes on. They always greeted you in a genuine manner and were told on numerous occasions to enjoy our anniversary (word must’ve gotten around).
Suffice it to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our first trip to northern Michigan and will be making this a staple in our travels and stay at the Inn at Bay Harbor on a yearly basis.

This hotel is fabulous! The location, the view, the setting, etc. I have been twice now, and it is never overly crowded. The patio, pool, and hammocks along the water are wonderful. This is a great place to consider if you are looking for fine accommodations.
A handful of cute restaurants right down the street so you don’t have to wander too far on a nice summer day. The nights are even better, with the great weather and music playing on the patio.

The first thing we noticed upon entering the room was a brass plate on the door which read NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS.
Fair enough. But there was no room safe. Oh well.
Two days later my wife’s red iPod — which she never used and specifically put in the bedside drawer to keep out of sight (again, no room safe) disappeared. We turned the room inside out, not that it could have gotten up and left the drawer on its own.
A member of the housekeeping or hotel staff obviously stole it. We filled out a report with the hotel front desk which predictably went nowhere.
Lock your belongings in a suitcase or a car. Do not leave anything out in your room.
Other than that… lovely. But thieves stealing out of your room? Outright betrayal of trust. Never again.