Petoskey, MI

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Where to stay in Petoskey

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Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

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Petoskey Downtown

Though Petoskey Downtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bear River Valley Recreation Area and Odawa Casino.

A coastal town with a marina, dense tree-lined streets, and a prominent church steeple.

Bay View

Restaurants, historic sites, and lake views highlight some of the notable features of Bay View. Make a stop by Lake Michigan while you're exploring.

Odawa Hotel

Odawa Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1444 US Highway 131 South Petoskey MI
$149 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$165 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Petoskey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,133 reviews)
"Elevator dead. Only 1 available. Heater cooling unit clanked. Needs complete remodel. Very outdated. Especially baths me I’m"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Odawa Hotel
Hotel Perry

Hotel Perry

3 out of 5
100 Lewis Street Petoskey MI
$220 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$244 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Petoskey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
Hotel Perry
Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

2 out of 5
1420 S. US-131 (Spring St.) Petoskey MI
$97 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$108 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Petoskey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,339 reviews)
"Cheap option. Friendly staff was the best part. The room was okay but the bathroom needed some fixes and updating. Shuttle to casino is easy and convenient."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey
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Adorable little campground in Petoskey with river nature views

Adorable little campground in Petoskey with river nature views

Petoskey MI
Stay at this campground in Petoskey. Popular attractions Mackinaw Trail Winery and Odawa Casino are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"It was a very cute spot and close to town. The shower room was super cute and loved all those amenities. Alittle hard to sleep with the road noise being so close but other than that it was a great time."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Adorable little campground in Petoskey with river nature views
Perfect 1-bedroom off barn with AC in charming Petoskey

Perfect 1-bedroom off barn with AC in charming Petoskey

Petoskey MI
Stay at this vacation home in Petoskey. Enjoy patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Mackinaw Trail Winery and Odawa Casino are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"Positive: The place was really well done, clean, cute. Very nice. It was a surprise to me that the bathroom was shared and about 30' from the bedroom, an outdoor walk. I get up several times during the night. No wifi and no tv. Still, a great place but would not have stayed there if I had known."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

Perfect 1-bedroom off barn with AC in charming Petoskey
Cute little campground -campsite in Petoskey with nature views

Cute little campground -campsite in Petoskey with nature views

Petoskey MI
Stay at this campground in Petoskey. Enjoy sun loungers. Popular attractions Mackinaw Trail Winery and Odawa Casino are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Such a lovely campground! The check-in and check-out processes were smooth, and the host is so kind and helpful. The amenities like the coffee/water/snack station and the basket of mini toiletries in the bathroom were such thoughtful touches! We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

Cute little campground -campsite in Petoskey with nature views
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Stay near popular Petoskey attractions

Bear River Valley Recreation Area

9.2/10 (98 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Bear River Valley Recreation Area and enjoy the ski slopes in Petoskey. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Michigan: Earl Young Mushroom House Tour

Michigan: Earl Young Mushroom House Tour

$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Michigan: Earl Young Mushroom House Tour
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