St. James Social

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Lake Superior

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and concerts and live shows at St. James Social. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, St. James Social, offers brunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and an art gallery on site.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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A bedroom with a bed, a radiator, a window, a small table, and a chair.

Queen Courtyard

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a round ottoman, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

King Suite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

King ADA

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a hanging light fixture, a chair, and a robe rack.

King Standard

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large TV mounted on the wall.

King City Corner

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  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, a mirror, and a hanging light fixture.

King Lake Suite

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bayfield, St. James Social is in the historical district and near the beach. Bayfield Heritage Museum and Bayfield Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apostle Islands Cruises and Apostle Islands Marina. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowshoeing. Visit our Bayfield travel guide
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200 Rittenhouse Ave, Bayfield, WI, 54814

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina, houses, and a forested hill in the background.
    Apostle Islands Marina
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A kayaker in a red kayak navigating through a narrow water channel between large rock formations.
    Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bayfield Heritage Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Memorial Park Annex
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Episcopal Church
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    120 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pub Restaurant and Wine Bar
    15 min drive
  • Manypenny Bistro
    2 min walk
  • Pier Plaza
    3 min walk
  • Bodin Fishery
    4 min walk
  • Morty's Pub
    1 min walk

About this property

St. James Social

  • Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Lake Superior
  • Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and concerts and live shows at St. James Social. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, St. James Social, offers brunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and an art gallery on site.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A music library, a nature reserve, and an elevator
    • Games, local meal delivery service, and concierge services
    • Outdoor furniture, books, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at St. James Social feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
    • 60-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
    • Digital channels, electric kettles, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is St. James Social pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at St. James Social?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St. James Social on Nov 1, 2026 start from $327, including 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.

What time is check-in at St. James Social?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at St. James Social?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is St. James Social located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bayfield Heritage Museum and Lake Superior. Bayfield Carnegie Library and Apostle Islands Marina are just steps away.

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Reviews

St. James Social Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Tom was clean. Sauna was amazing. Right near the water. Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had the most incredible stay at this boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Bayfield. From the moment we arrived, we were completely charmed by the perfect blend of modern elegance and cozy local character.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at St. James Social. Clean room, courteous staff and a wonderful town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was a wonderful place to stay. The rooms are bright, comfortable beds and a beautiful bathroom. The room had a record player with a couple of old records in it. We found that pretty fun. It has a nice bar and restaurant downstairs that we enjoyed a great meal, a little pricey. . The staff were fun, kind and helpful. The breakfast was a typical European style breakfast which I and my friend enjoyed coffee was great. The only thing I would like to see is more hanging space in the bathroom.and a second chair in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice property, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice rooms, great location, and the view from the rooftop deck was awesome! Love the breakfast and coffee bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Located in central Bayfield,WI. Easy access to lakefront outings. Though located above "social club" and restaurant, noise not a problem. Decor/styling are modern and good quality. Property is without a frontdesk, so check in is virtual. Site used for this was somewhat difficult to navigate. Check in not until 4p. Street parking only, unless arrangements for reserved parking made ahead of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were very clean. Convenient location to walk to restaurants, shopping, etc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding communication with hotel staff and beautiful clean accommodations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Check in was super easy, key fob in the room was a great means for entry after check in, the room was very quiet, never heard much of anything other than some road noise which was fine. Location was fantastic, do make reservations at the in house restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and helpful owners/staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property! Love boutique hotels and this one can't be beat. Love the roof top, restaurant and high end furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous spaces! Check in was different with no in-person contact, but communication was good and room was easy to access. Elevator was very slow, so we took stairs to the second floor room (all rooms are on the second floor). Beautiful room and bathroom with high-end fixtures. Personal welcome note on the table was a nice touch. Record player and records available was unreal but fun! Breakfast was different from most hotels, but very enjoyable. Bed was SUPER comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Chic and cozy

Absolutely lovely! Cute and comfortable room in an easy to access location. We week be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was spotless, decorated beautifully, quiet, had bathrobes to use in sauna, was prepped for our arrival both temperature and lit, had access to a coffee and beverage bar down the hall, and bottles of water in the room. Has elevator AND stairs to rooms on second floor. The Social Club downstairs was accessible inside the building, again decorated well, comfortable seating and inviting. The staff were excellent, sociable, informative about events in the area and helpful. Would love to return! A home away from home.
The Room
Outside Lookin In The Social Club
Nightscape Down the Street
Nightscape Down the Street
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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BAYFIELD’S BEST

Beautiful new space to enjoy everything Bayfield has to offer. Wonderful decor, fantastic amenities, and rooftop space! Spent time enjoying the authentic sauna and clean coffee bar. Easy check-in and can’t wait to come back to the space once construction of the first floor is complete. Would recommend this spot to anyone traveling in the area!
Queen’s Courtyard
Bathroom
Sauna
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our room was newly and handsomely renovated with a very comfortable bed and nice amenities. Our particular room was quite small (had to open suitcase on top of the bed) but I’m told they have other larger rooms. Restaurant downstairs is superb for dinner. No front desk; electronic check-in, but owners were responsive online.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Exceeded expectations

Everything is new and top quality. Didn’t get to use it but had a really nice sauna. Coffee and tea bar as well as a wine and beer bar/ restaurant on the main floor. Too cool yet to enjoy the roof top deck but it was really nice as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is money! You feel like you are in a cool metropolitan stay in the heart of a city, but it’s in small town Bayfield. We stayed there to go to a concert and were so pleased with this place that we will make the trip back up there again just to stay at the S J Social. The rooms are so cool. There is a turntable in each room, excellent decor, a coffee in bar down the hall, a sauna and a private rooftop sitting area. I would live in this place! The restaurant and bar downstairs is amazing. Get up there and stay…it’s so worth the drive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Renovation is nice and location is great, but service experience was underwhelming. Between dining at street-level restaurant and automated management, felt cold, impersonal. Not what I was looking for to celebrate my wife's birthday. We aren't unaccustomed to paying $400 a night for accommodations, but this is the most unimpressed we've been by a service level at that rate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I would highly recommend this lovely little gem! I loved everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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They have a really nice sauna! Decor was great. Location right in downtown Bayfield.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Light switches were strange. Could not turn on bathroom without turning on ceiling lights bright. All the on line connections seemed too much and confusing. Restaurant wascgreat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved this little Boutique Hotel in the heart of Bayfield.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Exceeded our expectations at every level. We are excited to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026