The Best Hotels Closest to Bear River Valley Recreation Area in Petoskey for 2026

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A large, multi-story building with a green roof and white walls, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and Adirondack chairs.

A wedding ceremony outdoors with guests seated on chairs facing the couple.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, patterned rug, and classic furniture.

A garden with Adirondack chairs and a view of a lake.

1. Bay View Inn

Bay View, 3.2 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

David

₩199,660

₩221,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Two white Adirondack chairs and a small round table on a grassy lawn with a view of a body of water and hills in the distance.

A pebbly beach with clear water and distant land.

A group of people seated around a wooden table with a pizza and drinks, in a room with wooden walls and a fireplace.

A sign for the Perry Hotel with a flower bed and rocks in front.

2. Hotel Perry

Petoskey Downtown, 0.9 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Robert

₩212,822

₩236,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern apartment with a living room, kitchen, and a staircase.

A balcony with a white railing, two red chairs, and a view of green hills.

A hotel room with a large window, two armchairs, a sofa, a small table, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

2 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Charlene

₩131,320

₩145,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A beach chair with a towel, a wicker basket, and a bottle on the sand near the water.

A white building with a porch, columns, and a sign that reads "Terrace Inn Historic Lodging and Dining."

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A white porch with a sign indicating a restaurant serving dinner from 4 PM to 5 PM, a black lantern hanging, and a view of a car in the background.

4. Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

Bay View, 2.4 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Heather

₩128,402

₩142,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, cushioned seating, and a view of the landscape.

A modern building entrance with a brick pathway, wooden ceiling, and stone pillars.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, seating with high backs, and a stone accent wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and large windows offering a view of the landscape.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square

2.3 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Joseph

₩163,725

₩191,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

6. Quality Inn Petoskey

2.6 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Kary

₩186,052

₩206,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A lobby with wooden beams, a chandelier, a TV, and seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and recessed lighting.

A building with a brick facade and multiple windows. There is a lawn area with chairs and tables.

7. Odawa Hotel

2.5 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Jeffrey

₩155,400

₩172,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story building with a balcony, a lawn, and a view of the sea.

A hotel with a covered entrance, indoor pool, and spa.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard station, and a sunlit room with windows and seating.

A home gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

8. Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western

0.9 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Larry

₩151,317

₩167,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern dining area with high ceilings, stone walls, and a mix of seating options including tables and sofas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, potted plants, and a blue wall.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple entry points, and a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and pendant lighting.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Petoskey

0.9 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Jerome

₩141,587

₩157,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A kitchen with a view of the outdoors, a dining area with stools, and a bar counter.

A cozy living room with wooden walls, a large window with curtains, a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table with a decorative item.

A dining area with a large table, six wicker chairs, a chandelier, and a view through glass doors.

A stone fireplace with a fire, surrounded by a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a plant.

10. Bay Inn of Petoskey

2.3 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Donna

₩80,310

₩141,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Days Inn with a two-story building, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

A covered porch with white railings, blue chairs, and a view of a road with flags.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a checkered floor, a welcome sign, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey

0.8 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Daniel

₩142,149

₩157,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and informational brochures.

A building with a stone facade, a flagpole with an American flag, and a sign reading "Super 8 by Wyndham".

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture of a lighthouse, and a lamp on each side of the bed.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Petoskey

2.3 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

anvesh

₩92,758

₩102,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a trash bin.

A road with a blue sign, a mailbox, and a landscaped area with bushes and a stone wall.

13. Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

1.7 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

patrick

₩113,237

₩125,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a television, and a desk with a chair.

A playground with a slide and swings, a bench, and a house in the background.

A reception area with a white counter, pendant lighting, a stone wall, and a framed certificate on the wall.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a main entrance with a door, and a visible gas station sign.

14. Best Western of Harbor Springs

7.7 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Beth

₩137,089

₩152,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large log cabin-style building with multiple balconies, large windows, and a stone chimney.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a kitchen with a central island, and a dining area with bar stools.

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, wooden staircase, and a central chandelier.

A wooden dock with a covered structure, a boat, and a grassy area with trees in the background.

15. Crooked River Lodge

16.5 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Joe

₩178,220

₩197,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A cabin with a deck, surrounded by a landscaped garden with a stone border and various plants.

A kitchen with a brick fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a large island with bar stools.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture, and a view through a door to an outdoor deck.

A large wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

16. Horton Creek Inn B&B

13.3 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

CASEY

₩467,137

₩518,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A motel sign with the name "Boyne City Motel" surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

A patio with a table and chairs, an umbrella, and a lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a clock.

A living room with a television on a wooden stand, a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a mural of a coastal scene with a lighthouse, boats, and trees.

17. Boyne City Motel

17.7 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Christine

₩128,988

₩143,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building with a covered patio area, a lawn, and a large tree with yellow leaves.

A sandy beach with sparse vegetation and a large tree in the foreground.

18. OTIS Harbor Springs

10.9 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Martha

₩191,030

₩212,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A covered outdoor seating area with white metal chairs and tables, surrounded by yellow flowers and greenery.

A two-story building with a pool area, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a striped armchair, and a white console table with a vase of flowers.

A dining area with white chairs and tables, striped window valances, and a chandelier.

19. Colonial Inn in Harbor Springs

6.5 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Hanadi

₩206,368

₩229,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A marina with boats docked, a hot air balloon, and a large building with multiple stories.

A large swimming pool with multiple lounge areas and a view of the sea.

An aerial view of a golf course with sand bunkers, a water body, and a forested area.

Two white Adirondack chairs facing a large, multi-story building with balconies and large windows.

20. Village Suites Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor, 4.6 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

DONALD

₩235,170

₩300,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bay View Inn	9.4 Exceptional 747 reviews	View
Hotel Perry	9.4 Exceptional 570 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square	9.2 Wonderful 386 reviews	View

Top Bear River Valley Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Petoskey

8/10 Good

"Place needed some updates, but was clean, and the breakfast very good."

Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

8/10 Good

"Staff was extremely friendly, area around hotel is adorable and the hotel itself is an amazing historical building. Right across the street from the lake. Building could definitely use some maintenance and a decorator that specializes in historical buildings, it has unimaginable potential!"

Odawa Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room and comfortable bed."

Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western

8/10 Good

"Room 302 the hot water was hit and miss."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Business travel to this facility. Every time is an awesome, comfy stay!!"

Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, pet friendly"

City Express by Marriott Petoskey Harbor Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The room was super clean, and the staff was incredibly friendly! The hotel has been renovated, and everything felt fresh, clean, and welcoming. I had a great experience and really enjoyed my stay."

Other attractions near Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Little Traverse History Museum

8.4/10 (51 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Little Traverse History Museum during your travels in Petoskey. Amble around this romantic area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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beach near Bay Harbor

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Bay Harbor during your trip to Petoskey? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Crooked Tree Golf Club

8.0/10 (41 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Petoskey at Crooked Tree Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Mackinaw Trail Winery

8.8/10 (108 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Mackinaw Trail Winery during your travels to Petoskey. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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beach near Bay Harbor Marina

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Bay Harbor Marina during your trip to Petoskey? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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beach near Petoskey State Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Petoskey State Park during your trip to Petoskey? Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

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Our top choices for Bear River Valley Recreation Area hotels

1. Bay View Inn

2. Hotel Perry

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

4. Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

5. Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square

6. Quality Inn Petoskey

7. Odawa Hotel

8. Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western

9. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Petoskey

10. Bay Inn of Petoskey

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Petoskey

13. Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

14. Best Western of Harbor Springs

15. Crooked River Lodge

16. Horton Creek Inn B&B

17. Boyne City Motel

18. OTIS Harbor Springs

19. Colonial Inn in Harbor Springs

20. Village Suites Bay Harbor

Compare popular hotels close to Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Top Bear River Valley Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn Petoskey

Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

Odawa Hotel

Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

Bay View Inn

Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

City Express by Marriott Petoskey Harbor Springs

Other attractions near Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Little Traverse History Museum

beach near Bay Harbor

Crooked Tree Golf Club

Mackinaw Trail Winery

beach near Bay Harbor Marina

beach near Petoskey State Park