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

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

A pebbly beach with clear water and distant land.

A large, historic hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

1. Hotel Perry

Petoskey Downtown, 0.9 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Dermot

₩314,589

₩349,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A coastal view with a clear sky, a body of water, and dense vegetation.

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

2. Bay View Inn

Bay View, 3.2 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

David

₩223,921

₩248,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A white limousine parked in front of a multi-story hotel with balconies and a green roof.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

2 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Randy

₩195,835

₩217,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beach chair with a striped cushion and a wicker basket with a bottle on the sand near the water.

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.

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

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

4. Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

Bay View, 2.4 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Elisabeth

₩160,154

₩177,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

A modern indoor space with a long table, chairs, a fireplace, and a TV.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square

2.3 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Joseph

₩231,002

₩270,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden deck chairs, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

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

6. Odawa Hotel

2.5 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Jeffrey

₩184,220

₩204,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

7. Quality Inn Petoskey

2.6 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Charlotte

₩184,083

₩204,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk with a television, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western

0.9 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Lenora

₩218,426

₩242,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outside through large windows.

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

9. Bay Inn of Petoskey

2.3 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Richard

₩82,425

₩144,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, landscaped garden, and a tree in the foreground.

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

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Petoskey

0.9 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Jerome

₩212,904

₩236,323 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 large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey

0.8 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Daniel

₩177,214

₩196,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A breakfast corner with a counter, kitchen area, and seating for 8.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

1.7 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Erica

₩148,791

₩165,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Petoskey

2.3 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

anvesh

₩136,001

₩150,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 breakfast bar with a fruit juice dispenser, coffee maker, and stacked plates.

14. Best Western of Harbor Springs

7.7 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Beth

₩199,084

₩220,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

A lodge with a large patio area, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.

15. Crooked River Lodge

16.5 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Ron

₩190,951

₩211,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A cozy indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a Christmas tree.

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

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

16. Horton Creek Inn B&B

13.3 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Jeremy

₩479,439

₩532,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

A house with a porch, a door, and a window.

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

17. Boyne City Motel

17.7 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Christine

₩130,822

₩145,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.

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

₩272,002

₩301,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

19. Colonial Inn in Harbor Springs

6.5 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Hanadi

₩240,166

₩266,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern outdoor patio with a barbecue area, seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A building entrance with a covered walkway, a glass door, and potted plants.

20. City Express by Marriott Petoskey Harbor Springs

4.5 km from Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Hani

₩190,402

₩211,346 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
Hotel Perry	9.6 Exceptional 554 reviews	View
Bay View Inn	9.4 Exceptional 739 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square	9.2 Wonderful 385 reviews	View

Top Bear River Valley Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Odawa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location perfect for someone’s family in the hospital"

City Express by Marriott Petoskey Harbor Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Very, very well done modern clean accommodating. Staff was friendly and polite. Breakfast was amazingly good. Absolutely would stay there again."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We had a clean comfortable room with a hot tub. A limo ride to the casino was an unexpected bonus on our trip."

Hotel Perry

8/10 Good

"Great location! Very easy check-in process and staff was all very nice. One major thing that needs to be added to the guest rooms are mini fridges. When you are paying almost $500 per night that is just 1 amentie that should be standard in the rooms. We also like to keep a couple beverages cold, and also had left-overs the one evening from the restaurant we ate at and had to throw them away due to not having a way to keep them cold in our room. We also ran out of body wash in the shower on night #2 mid shower which was a huge inconvenience. They come in and turn your bed over every night and that is one thing that should definitely be checked each night to make sure that none of the shampoos/conditioners/body washes are empty or near empty since they are the kind that they have to refill in the showers. You also do not want a room that is close to their outside tent that they have weddings in every single night on the weekends as you could hear the music pretty late into the evening."

Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay in Petoskey, Michigan. It was our central location to come back to each evening after sailing in Traverse City, traveling to Mackinaw Island, or finding our way to Legs Inn through the Tunnel of Trees. We enjoyed the big porch, eating pizza with friends while we watched the sunset over the lake. Fresh cookies in our room daily! No room TV's to distract, but a nice game/TV/library room to use when you needed it. Also morning beverages available there if you were leaving before 8 AM breakfast. The wait staff and food were wonderful and we appreciated this beginning to 3 of our 4 days at Bay View. Lots of gathering space for our group of 8 friends who came together from Minnesota and California."

Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

8/10 Good

"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."

Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey

8/10 Good

"Staff was very friendly and helpful"

Super 8 by Wyndham Petoskey

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay"

Inn at Bay Harbor

8/10 Good

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bear River Valley Recreation Area?

Bear River Valley Recreation Area is located in a family-friendly area of Petoskey known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 36 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Bear River Valley Recreation Area?

Hotel Perry is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Bear River Valley Recreation Area. Other good choices close by include Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western and Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Bear River Valley Recreation Area?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Bear River Valley Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bear River Valley Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Bear River Valley Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Bear River Valley Recreation Area?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Bear River Valley Recreation Area, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Bear River Valley Recreation Area?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum. Explore nature at Harbor Springs Beach and Round Lake. Petoskey State Park, Crooked Tree Golf Club, or Mackinaw Trail Winery are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Bear River Valley Recreation Area hotels

1. Hotel Perry

2. Bay View Inn

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

4. Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

5. Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square

6. Odawa Hotel

7. Quality Inn Petoskey

8. Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western

9. Bay Inn of Petoskey

10. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Petoskey

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey

12. Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

13. Super 8 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. City Express by Marriott Petoskey Harbor Springs

Compare popular hotels close to Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Top Bear River Valley Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Odawa Hotel

City Express by Marriott Petoskey Harbor Springs

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

Hotel Perry

Bay View Inn

Baymont by Wyndham Petoskey

Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey

Super 8 by Wyndham Petoskey

Inn at Bay Harbor

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

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