Located in Frankfort, Bay Port Lodging is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Point Betsie Lighthouse and Inspiration Point are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Betsie Lake and Frankfort Beach. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Betsie Valley Trail are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
905 Forest Avenue, Frankfort, MI, 49635
What's nearby
Frankfort Beach
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Point Betsie Lighthouse
9 min drive - 8.6 km
Betsie Lake
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Frankfort Light
7 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
38 min drive
Restaurants
A&W Restaurant
8 min walk
Villa Marine Bar & Grill
13 min walk
Stormcloud Brewing Company
12 min walk
The Manitou
15 min drive
Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar
10 min walk
About this property
Bay Port Lodging
Hotel near Frankfort Beach
Located close to Betsie Lake, Bay Port Lodging provides a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bay Port Lodging?
As of 2026/10/24, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Port Lodging on 2026/10/26 start from NT$2,483, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Bay Port Lodging?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bay Port Lodging?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Bay Port Lodging located?
Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Betsie Lake and Frankfort Beach. Point Betsie Lighthouse and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
Bay Port Lodging Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Super cute and very friendly staff. Very convenient to everything in town and local attractions. We were in town for the 70.3 Ironman and we were pleased with everything!
Clean and easy check in. Might be good to get check in instructions earlier in day or day before. Better coffee. Materials on places to eat in Frankfort and things to do like the bicycle trail etc…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good
Tami
2025/7/30
Very kind staff -comfortable , clean room , good location
Nice clean place at an affordable price, located just a few blocks from downtown Frankfort. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay
Sara
2026/3/16
Room was small, clean, and staff was good. Located in town, walking distance to shops and beach. But the room was very over heated and noisy due to thin door to adjacent rental.
The room was clean and the beds very nicely made. We estimated the bathroom, including shower, toilet & vanity to be about 4' x 8'. It was a very tight fit.
There were no hook for hanging anything so we used the end of the curtain rods and what not.
Our specific shower had a tile ledge/wall in it. The tile job leaned the wrong direction so the ledge filled with water from the leaking showerhead.
Don't get me wrong, we would probably stay there again BUT I would bring command hooks or a drying rack for outside the room.
Water got hot. Shower pressure was good. Again, it was very clean so no worries there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good
Connie
2025/7/30
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Keyless entry is convenient. Close to beach and dunes.
Liked the quaint place. Older place, lots of updates done, whould of liked someplace to set a few things in bathroom maybe small shelves and hooks. Bed was comfortable. It was clean and comfy.
Bay Port Lodging is centrally located along M22 and all the trails I love to hike. The room was clean, warm, and very comfortable. Staff was helpful and friendly. This is my second time staying here and I recommend it to others.
The room was exceptionally clean except for spider webs & spiders in some corners. The beds & pillows were very comfortable. An older quaint hotel close to Main Street where there were stores & restaurants in walking distance.
Small, quaint place to stay, perfect for our color tour trip. Friendly staff, room was checked each day. Bathroom was a little on the small side (I’m 6’3” tall) but it worked. Could use a little cleaning under bed (dusty).
Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good
Lynn
2024/10/22
Liked: Cleanliness
Contacted the property ahead of arriving because of a confusing email I received. They were able to confirm our reservation and checked us in over the phone, which allowed us to continue our sightseeing and not have to worry about it. The bathroom was small but the water was hot. One downside is that since it's on a main road there was lots of traffic noise in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Seth
2025/10/14
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location!
Bay Port is in a great location near everything there is to do in Frankfort. Whether you are coming with your family or traveling solo, BPL will provide a great experience. The check-in by "texted door code" worked out very well, and I was able to go straight into my room upon arrival on the property.
The property/grounds manager, was talkative and filled with great information. I very much enjoyed my conversations with him. Housekeeping does a great job, as my room was very well taken care of for my arrival. Also, I was pleasantly surprised at the number of channels available through DirecTV. It worked out well to be able to watch so many games on a sports-filled weekend.
Thank you, and I will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Sandra
2025/7/27
Liked: Staff & service
Overall, the room was clean and cute, it could have used a picture on the wall or maybe a little more decoration. There needed to be more outlets, especially near a mirror, there were no outlets in the bathroom, which was difficult. We were there for a wedding And there needed to be more hooks/places to hang clothes up. The property was a little unkept. The staff was friendly and helpful though would consider going back.
decor was very nice. lost heat during night, it got down to 60. tried calling but no answer. Talked to a lady in morning and she stated heat was repaired day before. She offered refund or another future night stay. I chose the second option since we would like to come back in future. Unfortunately, I have not heard from them by email or phone. Also killed several small spiders in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
2025/6/28
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Some Pros and Cons
Pros: Room was very clean and the mattress was comfortable. Looked freshly remodeled.
Cons: bathroom layout and room furnishings were not well thought out for resident’s comfort. You cannot stand at the sink without your calves touching the toilet bowl. No vanity. Large people would not fit this room. No place to hang coats or clothing. Hard surface floor with no door mat and gravel drive made for gritty feet. Very poor overhead lighting. And, I’m not comfortable with a window in a motel door with no curtain .