Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Frankfort, a 3-minute walk from Betsie Lake and 14 minutes by foot from Frankfort Beach. It is 5.1 miles from Point Betsie Lighthouse and 7.6 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Bay Port Lodging in Frankfort

Average nightly price at Bay Port Lodging by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$64
February	$68
March	$65
April	$87
May	$110
June	$153
July	$208
August	$203
September	$149
October	$104
November	$83
December	$80

What guests think

Across reviews of Bay Port Lodging, travelers often praise clean, cute, recently updated rooms and a convenient location near downtown, the beach, and M22, while noting an older 60s-style property with compact spaces and especially small bathrooms.

Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, but several guests didn't see staff on-site and reported difficult phone-based check-in or slow responses during issues. Facilities are basic with keyless entry and in-room fridges and microwaves, while towel quality and water temperature vary. Some guests cited cobwebs or spiders, musty smells, and sparse decor. Expect a simple, modestly updated roadside motel in a convenient spot.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with keyless entry and in-room fridges and microwaves noted. Towels and hot water vary across reviews.

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Diane

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice to have a small refrigerator with a freezer to make ice. Door to the bathroom was warped & wouldn’t shut. Overall- good.

10

John

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They helped me charge my EV

8

Steve

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean. Nicer towels and hotter water would be a great improvement but overall a nice place to stay.

10

Seth

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

6

Elizabeth

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, updated motel. I never saw a human except other guests. No ice machine. Small refrigerator and microwave both worked. No box of tissues. Basic for the price. Frankfort is a delightful town. This motel was near the edge of town.

6

Allison

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property has potential but there needs to be some renovation of the property. The screen on the door had holes in it and was loose around the edges; the screen door also had a huge gap at the bottom sufficient to allow critters in so we were reluctant to keep it open. The towels were excellent and hot water plentiful. A shelf or someplace to put things in the bath would be welcome.

4

Robert

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Connie

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Keyless entry is convenient. Close to beach and dunes.

8

Leslie

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute and clean. Close to town and Lake Michigan. Older facility. Outdoor sitting area.

8

Troy

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that the mini cabin was in it's own building.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns frequent praise, though some guests noticed cobwebs, spiders, or dust in corners.

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10

Ami

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is such a cute motel! Our room was big and clean and clearly recently remodeled. It felt more like a bedroom in someone’s home than a motel room. Mandy was very helpful when we needed it. It’s an easy walk to downtown. We would go back in a heartbeat!

8

Rebecca

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

CALEB

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, easy check in/out, great location. Instructions easy to follow

10

Kathleen

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cute motel centrally located to enjoy Frankfort. It has been recently updated and the rooms (we stayed in 2 different ones) were VERY clean.

10

Michael

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great, clean room. Walking distance to downtown and the beach. We loved it!

6

Elizabeth

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, updated motel. I never saw a human except other guests. No ice machine. Small refrigerator and microwave both worked. No box of tissues. Basic for the price. Frankfort is a delightful town. This motel was near the edge of town.

10

Heidi

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Emilie

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was cute, served its purpose. But with laminate floors, we tracked a lot of dirt in and around the room. A rug at the door would have been helpful. Also, there were some areas that could have used a little more cleaning attention (cobwebs near the base of the bed frame). Never saw any staff. There was a sign with a number to call, but it would have been nice to have a real human in the office during the day for quick questions.

4

Barbara

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, but towels, sheets, tv…pretty much everything was substandard.

10

Garry

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Rooms

Rooms feel cute and recently updated, but often compact with especially small bathrooms. Decor can feel sparse and opinions on bed comfort vary.

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Lynn

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Bonnie J

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The food in the area was pretty good. The beds and pillows in the rooms need a desperate upgrade.

10

Brandi

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed the room and it appeared freshly renovated.

10

Christine

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very simple, no flair, exactly what was need for the couple of nights away. Very clean. Don't expect a large bathroom, bedroom area because it's a definite 60's/70's motel that's been kept up very nicely! Downtown area is quite a few blocks but a very nice walk!

10

Ami

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is such a cute motel! Our room was big and clean and clearly recently remodeled. It felt more like a bedroom in someone’s home than a motel room. Mandy was very helpful when we needed it. It’s an easy walk to downtown. We would go back in a heartbeat!

6

Jessica

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pylled in, and immediately realized I'd made a mistake. The property is not like the cheerful photos at all. Musty, very small room, too many disappointments to list, but it was clean enough to keep me from leaving. Would not return.

6

Scott

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean but a little small. We were OK with it since we just slept there but not meant for a family or anyone who wants to hang out there.

8

Sandra

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Tina

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Mary

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room not like what was depicted in photo. Looked like an empty college dorm room. Just green walls, a bed, 2 unpatching g old table stands, a table and 2 rocking chairs. Nothing on the walls. Dented mini refrigerator. Extremely old small bathroom. Not worth the price we paid.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with smooth text or phone check-ins. However, several guests struggled to reach someone in person and noted limited on-site presence.

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10

Amy

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great! The maintenance guy was my hero, he got rid of the big spider & web on my car.

10

Ami

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is such a cute motel! Our room was big and clean and clearly recently remodeled. It felt more like a bedroom in someone’s home than a motel room. Mandy was very helpful when we needed it. It’s an easy walk to downtown. We would go back in a heartbeat!

10

CALEB

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, easy check in/out, great location. Instructions easy to follow

10

Seth

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Joanne

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hard to check in. Nobody was at the desk. Had to call and call.

10

Annette

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hostess was so nice and helpful! Quaint hotel with nice room, comfortable beds.

6

Elizabeth

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, updated motel. I never saw a human except other guests. No ice machine. Small refrigerator and microwave both worked. No box of tissues. Basic for the price. Frankfort is a delightful town. This motel was near the edge of town.

10

Heidi

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Emilie

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was cute, served its purpose. But with laminate floors, we tracked a lot of dirt in and around the room. A rug at the door would have been helpful. Also, there were some areas that could have used a little more cleaning attention (cobwebs near the base of the bed frame). Never saw any staff. There was a sign with a number to call, but it would have been nice to have a real human in the office during the day for quick questions.

8

David

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Besides Hotels screwing up my re reservation and booking me a 1 bed room when I had booked a 2 bed accommodation. Luckily where we were staying had an extra room that my friend could stay in. They are very cool and took care of us, which was greatly appreciated.

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Location

Location is convenient for downtown Frankfort, the beach, dunes, and M22 trails, often walkable. Handy for exploring the area.

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Christine

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very simple, no flair, exactly what was need for the couple of nights away. Very clean. Don't expect a large bathroom, bedroom area because it's a definite 60's/70's motel that's been kept up very nicely! Downtown area is quite a few blocks but a very nice walk!

10

Ami

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is such a cute motel! Our room was big and clean and clearly recently remodeled. It felt more like a bedroom in someone’s home than a motel room. Mandy was very helpful when we needed it. It’s an easy walk to downtown. We would go back in a heartbeat!

10

CALEB

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, easy check in/out, great location. Instructions easy to follow

10

Kathleen

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cute motel centrally located to enjoy Frankfort. It has been recently updated and the rooms (we stayed in 2 different ones) were VERY clean.

10

Seth

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Michael

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great, clean room. Walking distance to downtown and the beach. We loved it!

6

Elizabeth

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, updated motel. I never saw a human except other guests. No ice machine. Small refrigerator and microwave both worked. No box of tissues. Basic for the price. Frankfort is a delightful town. This motel was near the edge of town.

10

Heidi

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Connie

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Keyless entry is convenient. Close to beach and dunes.

8

Leslie

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute and clean. Close to town and Lake Michigan. Older facility. Outdoor sitting area.

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Classic Cottage

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

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