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Sunset Motel On The Bay

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in Munising with free breakfast

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Travelers find tranquility and comfort at this lakeside retreat. The motel offers practical amenities like warm to-go breakfast, barbecue facilities, in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and attentive staff for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Kitchen, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Rooms, 1 Queen bed in each room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Pet friendly
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Pet friendly
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, 2nd Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Private Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Rooms, 1 Double Bed in Each Room, Kitchen, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Upstairs, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Sunset Vacation Home

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bay Vacation Home

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
3 bedrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1315 Bay St, Munising, MI, 49862

What's nearby

  • Munising Falls - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tannery Falls - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Grand Island - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Wagner Falls - 9 min drive - 4.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacopotamus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dogpatch Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Muldoons Pasties & Gifts - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eh! Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Foggy's Steakhouse & Lounge - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Sunset Motel On The Bay

Hotel near Lake Superior
Sunset Motel On The Bay provides free to-go breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Sunset Motel On The Bay have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and cable channels

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 14 and May 1.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sunset Motel Bay Munising
Sunset Motel Bay
Sunset Bay Munising
Sunset Hotel Munising
Sunset Motel On The Bay Hotel Munising
Sunset Motel Munising
Sunset Motel On The Bay Hotel
Sunset Motel On The Bay Munising
Sunset Motel On The Bay Hotel Munising

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Motel On The Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sunset Motel On The Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Motel On The Bay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunset Motel On The Bay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sunset Motel On The Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Munising hotel is just steps from Lake Superior and Hiawatha National Forest. Tannery Falls and Munising Falls are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Sunset Motel On The Bay Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 839 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Amenities
A very nice vintage motel with beautiful waterfront location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view from the balcony! There was lots of room with the large bedroom, bathroom and kitchen/living area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really like the location on the water and the staff was really friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the water ! A little dated but staff( nice and friendly) keeps it clean amd presentable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely spectacular veiws, would definitely go there again the price was best in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! We had a private balcony and enjoyed it immensely. Gorgeous view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to all the tourist attractions and activities. I like the view with the front of the motel is the Lake Superior you can sit there and watch, especially the sunset, we love watching that.
Watching the sunset infront of the motel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property meets essential needs for sleep and amenities. Can’t really call their breakfast anything but light continental. Great location if you are going to the park. Beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bayside location to relax beside
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cute motel right on the water

The motel is cute, a little dated but clean and fit our needs. The best part is the location right on Munising bay with a view of the town. They have chairs by the water to sit, relax and take in the view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
While some things may be a little dated in the motel rooms, the staff were very attentive and kind. The view was beautiful and the outdoor area was very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property by the bay. Some of the features could be updated a bit (bathrooms fixtures, add a bathroom fan, better air conditioner, maybe a ceiling fan in living/kitchen area). Overall an enjoyable stay !
View from room at night
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family vaca for Pictured Rocks

Came for 2 night stay. Was pleased with the motel. The place was clean, cute and perfect location to go see all of Pictured Rocks. My family and I had a perfectly relaxing time and really enjoyed the sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love’s the view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman who checked us in was exceptionally nice and took time to tell us all about the area and restaurants we could go to. He made us feel very welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is priceless
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Formerly lived in Munising, and to visit family. Knowing this is an older building, I was pleased with the accommodations. Our family of five and pup all had a comfortable place lay our heads. We loved the views of course. Things to note: You won’t find fancy in Munising. Be thankful for the locals making a living and trying to keep up with tourism. E kind to those you meet! Enjoy this place. It’s special!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
old beds and chairs, still nice overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Old fashioned yes, clean yes, fancy no but just a nice quaint relaxing quiet place. Chairs outside along the walls of Lake Superior. Actually had a clear view of the Northern lights that night we stayed.
Ire of the hotel from out in the lake while taking a boat out to Pictured Rocks
Northern lights showed up right outside
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This no-frills motel has incredible views and is well located. We loved the row Adirondack chairs facing the lake and the sweet chairs outside our room. The management knows what the main selling point of the Sunset is. The breakfast was decent: we took our yogurts and danishes and went on a great hike. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Traci R

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy. We decided not to stay after viewing the room and found a different hotel to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not really as much in the area as i thought. Hotel not really descibed as it really is . Best was the pictured rocks tour they where amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Beverly

Disliked: Amenities
Way over priced. Very old. I had trouble breathing because of mold. There was a pill of some kind on the floor. Poor lighting. Even outside sidewalk area was not swept or clean. The pictures are deceiving. I understand limited rooms in the area, but this was very overstated and disappointing. Especially for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was a joke. Free ice was a bonus. Everything else was as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025