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Bay City Motor Inn
Bellingham - WA · United States
116 North Samish WayView location
9.0/10Excellent1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/10 9.0
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort8.8/10 8.8
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Amenities8.0/10 8.0
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About Bay City Motor Inn
Located in Bellingham's Sehome neighborhood, the Bay City Motor Inn offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms with amenities such as refrigerators, LED TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and make use of the fitness center, business center, and laundry facilities.
The hotel also provides free self-parking and room service. Nearby attractions include Western Washington University, the iDiOM Theater, and the Bellingham Railway Museum, all within a short drive. Bellingham International Airport (BLI) is the closest airport.
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Located in Bellingham (Sehome), Bay City Inn is within a 5-minute drive of iDiOM Theater and Mount Baker Theatre. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from South Bay Trail and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Depot Market Square.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
5:30 AM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Sehome Hill Arboretum
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Western Washington University
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
South Bay Trail
1.5 km / 1 mi
Depot Market Square
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Mindport
2 km / 1.2 mi
IDiOM Theater
2 km / 1.2 mi
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Mount Baker Theatre
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The Upfront Theatre
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Whatcom Museum
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Cornwall Beach
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Marine Life Center
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Whatcom Falls Park
3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Lake Padden Park
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Fairhaven Park
4 km / 2.5 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 50
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Lift access
- Clothes dryer
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- Business centre
- Breakfast
- Continental breakfast
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Fitness
- Billiards
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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SUITE KING BED WITH JACUZZISUITE • KING BED WITH JACUZZISUI.JA-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- KING BED WITH JACUZZI
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SUITE KING BED WITH JACUZZI
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- KING BED WITH JACUZZI
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Room code: SUI.JA-KG
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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO QUEEN BEDS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.2Q
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Bay City Motor Inn
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reviews shown
Yufang
Staff were very helpful and super friendly. There was hair in the bathtub and trash in the bathroom.
Location was close to everything.
Location was close to everything.
Ante
For what I was expecting, the room was immaculate, new carpets, the coffee and breakfast were really good, including greek yogurt and alternative milks.
Erica
Our stay included two kids and everyone was very happy. It's a good value for the price and it's close to everything. We liked Boomer's Drive In for food which was close by.
The gentleman who checked us in was helpful and the beds were comfortable.
The gentleman who checked us in was helpful and the beds were comfortable.
Karen
Great for a 1 night stay
Lance
Staff were super friendly and the breakfast was pretty good. Quiet room was everything we needed
James
Bed
Bath
Quiet
Bath
Quiet
Scott
Friendly staff, convenient location and good value. Breakfast options ranged from fruit, cereal, yogurt and hard boiled eggs. A couple of nearby coffee stands (Lodge) for those in need of coffee fix.
Room was clean and had all the necessary amenities for a simple stay with a single traveler.
Room was clean and had all the necessary amenities for a simple stay with a single traveler.
Clyde
Aside from interstate traffic noise, this location was great. Helpful and informative staff.
David
The hotel is described accurately. We didn’t use the gym but it was serviceable. Breakfast waffle was excellent. Staff friendly.
Would stay here again.
Would stay here again.
Mark
It was a tidy place for a last minute trip worth the $85
Terence
Awesome place for stay. Staff were very helpful with information when asked.
Jonathan
Clean rooms easy access to freeway
Matthew
Property was in good shape, quiet, clean, and comfy enough.
The staff was very helpful and it was pretty quiet.
The beds were very comfortable and we actually slept well.
The staff was very helpful and it was pretty quiet.
The beds were very comfortable and we actually slept well.
Blake
Great value
Doug
Clean, very friendly helpful staff.
Definitely older hotel, well cared for.
They said a continental breakfast came with a stay. I was expecting some European, what we would call a snack, but very pleased with the substantial variety of all the necessities.
Best value for the dollar in the area hands-down.
Definitely older hotel, well cared for.
They said a continental breakfast came with a stay. I was expecting some European, what we would call a snack, but very pleased with the substantial variety of all the necessities.
Best value for the dollar in the area hands-down.
Lucille
A basic motel with lots to like . Clean room, helpful staff, good bed, decent breakfast. I would stay here again
Maryanne
The staff at reception was very helpful in recommending walkable restaurants. The breakfast was fantastic. They even offered almond milk. This was a very pleasant stay.
Kal
I enjoyed my stay. Room was cozy and clean. The vibe is nice
Aaron
This place was not the fanciest and it didn't have incredible amenities but the location was really great, the price was on point and I would absolutely stay there again and recommend it to anyone. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the staff were great. Highly recommended.
Anna
Very good for the price - plenty of parking, good breakfast. Our room was on the ground floor and there was no freeway noise. Convenient location close to grocery stores.
Lindsay
It was convenient and clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Jason
The breakfast was good and the room was quiet and clean.
Samantha
Clean rooms, suuuuper comfortable beds! The staff are lovely and helpful. Breakfast is basic but good! We enjoy our stay every time we come.
Sheyanna
Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Will stay again.
Arkojyoti
Pros:
Staff service excellent
Decent price
Complementary breakfast and washer dryer facilities
Enough parking spots, good connectivity
Cons:
Bathroom kept clogging. But staff helped cleaning up
Staff service excellent
Decent price
Complementary breakfast and washer dryer facilities
Enough parking spots, good connectivity
Cons:
Bathroom kept clogging. But staff helped cleaning up
Anthony
Bay City Inn is an older property but it is clean, quiet, comfortable, and well maintained. A solid value.
AJAY
Pinder from the front desk was an absolute gentleman. There was a minor issue but he resolved this within a minute! Would definitely be able to charge more with a few minor changes - excellent customer service and very clean rooms.
Elena
We've been staying here many times as this hotel is perfect for all our needs. The property is clean and the staff is just amazing.
Chester
BAIT and SWITCH. You book the hotel way in advance. You get there, and you get to pay DOUBLE the current room rate...
I WOULD NOT STAY HERE AGAIN...
You've been warned
I WOULD NOT STAY HERE AGAIN...
You've been warned
Hans
Honestly I was surprised how nice and how quality the stay was for the price. Great people, clean facilities, and a decent breakfast. Oh and they didn't upcharge for parking! We'll done Bay City Inn.
Elena
We have stayed a few times at this hotel, and will come back. This is the perfect place for 1-2 nights stay in our trips to Bellingham. It's clean, quiet, and the breakfast is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful all the times.
Lori
Just needed a stopping place for the night before we went to Canada. Great place for the price. Would stay here again. Basic amenities, but nice.
Robert
A well looked after old time hotel. Nothing fancy just a good room and good sleep. At a reasonable price.
Michael
Bed was a bit stiff but bathroom was good with mirror and sink outside of shower area.
JOSE
Very clean room, excellent customer service and the rooms smell clean
Drew
Great value especially if you just need a place to sleep for the night.
Jeffrey
Good little hotel… staff was great. No complaints
Heather
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean room. Only there one night but great stay over all.
John
This is a basic hotel with a few amenities, but it is clean, well cared for, well run, comfortable, and a good value overall. I will likely return for future stays.
Shane
Friendly staff, clean room, decent continental breakfast and good parking. This is a great spot if you're going to be riding at Galbraith.
TIMOTHY
Big hats off to the staff at Bay City, I left my toiletries bag behind and they called me, arranged shipment back to my home, and I could not say thank you enough. The hotel is convenient, right off the freeway, and the room was comfortable for our short 1 night visit. Thank you!!
Ramona
I didn’t feel this was a $140/night place.
Aaron
Awesome
L Shaw
Great location & helpful staff. Hotel has some age to it. Price is right & walking distance to restaurants.
John
Good location for freeway and multiple eateries. Despite advertising 'soundproofed rooms'. They were not. Easy fixes were not done. I.E. Paint splatters not removed from fronbedroom. Upholstery backing of bedroom chair needed attention as well as refinish. Breakfast was minimal. Good snack. An OK hotel, with decent staff.
Michelle
Terrible
Margaret
Comfortable stay in a clean room with a comfy bed.
Brenda
It's not a 5 star classy hotel but it was perfect for us. Check in staff were awesome. Thai food across the street was great. Bathroom was a bit crowded.
Tricia
Staff was great. Rooms were clean and maintained. Toilets are very low, hard for someone with mobility issues. Continental breakfast was very basic
rod
Room was clean and in good condition. Facility had new clean carpet and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was ok. Waffles, cereal, bagels, pastries, bananas, yogurt, etc.
Brenda
The staff were great and especially friendly and helpful. Our room was basic but clean and had what we needed. We were unfortunately put near the ice machine which was noisy, so I would not recommend that. The breakfast was great and included a waffle maker, yogurt, cereals, toast & danishes, fruit, hard boiled eggs, and juice/coffee. They even had peanut butter for our waffles, which we love. A good value if you are just looking for the basics with an included breakfast.
Steven
Clean & comfortable. Small breakfast area didn't cause any problems.
Eunice
I have stayed in Marriott's, Hilton's, Hyatt's you name it. This was by far the best stay I've had. It's dated but im not picky. Darren the front desk guy was super nice. Great value for the money. Bottled water was accessible 24 hours. Close to WWU. Would stay here again!
Savanna
Everything was as clean as could be for an older building. It was quiet, slept good. Jacuzzi in the room was what sold me. Breakfast was minimal.
Gary
Run down, some unsavory people, thin walls.
Amy
All the staff were friendly and helpful at this cheap and cheerful spot! We were well rested and ready to go the next day. Thanks!
Dorne
Friendly, helpful staff.
Antonio
Breakfast was very simple.
Michele
Was a good night stay at a good price, slept thru the night. We checked in late and the guy that night was very courteous and welcoming. Would stay again
MATILDA
Beds a little hard, but overall good stay
Shane
Clean room
Annette
I did know what to expect . It was very easy to check in. My room was quite spacious. The place was clean, the continental breakfast was more than that; small bagels, cream cheese, peanut butter . The usual waffles, hard boiled eggs , yogurt and oranges and banana , very nice
dan
Convenient location
Ross
This property is family owned, not a national corporate chain. The front desk is always kind, friendly, courteous, and genuine. A rare find. I’m restoring a house near by, stay here two or more nights each week, and don’t even shop anymore.
These guys are awesome.
These guys are awesome.
Greg
A totally acceptable place to crash for the night. It's an older build with facilities mostly maintained. More importantly, everything seemed sufficiently clean, supplies were stocked, the staff were super helpful and personable, and it's right off the highway. I would stay here again. Hit the diner just down the street for a REALLY old experience.
Amy
Quiet, clean, well maintained
Ami
Bed was a little firmer than I prefer. No microwave in the room (didnt bother me, but someone might need to know?)
Mark
Clean, friendly staff, free parking, great breakfast !
William
Great deal. We always stay here. Each room has a desk and a table, with 3 chairs. Perfect for eating as well as working. Always clean and well appointed.
Smita
Room was very clean, very comfortable, and quiet. The check in was easy and friendly, all amenities in room were good. Fast Internet, good cable choice, and good parking on site. Breakfast was simple but okay. Hotel was quiet at night. Peaceful stay.
Roberta
Very clean place with minimal frills. Staff were very responsive. Location is super convenient.
William
Great stay for the price. A little older but they keep it in great shape. Breakfast was mostly carbohydrates but we didn't expect much. It was filling and well stocked.
Sheri
Clean & comfortable room.
Tomi
This is a great place to stay for a quick visit to WWU. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s very affordable and clean and comfortable and the employees are super helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
Christian
Fresh
Lynne
The hotel sold and rundown. The room was musty and the carpet was dirty. The bathroom was tight. Not impressed with the stag. Breakfast was fair. Meh. I don’t think I’d stay here again.
Matthew
Among the best values in Bellingham. Convenient to WWU, clean, comfortable, nice folks. Breakfast better than average for the tier of lodging. Anything cheaper in Bellingham is a major step down in quality; anything fancier is about $50 more expensive.
Colin
Room was clean- comfy bed and pillows and cable TV
Friendly staff
Good option for short stay
Friendly staff
Good option for short stay
Andrea
Super clean, good bed and pillows, free breakfast was fine, staff was hospitable and not overly friendly-professional, and I copied something right there without having to find and pay for a printing shop.
For the price-excellent value.
For the price-excellent value.
Yolande
For a continental breakfast, it was better than average with more options. The staff were friendly and helpful.
susan
Clean room and quiet. The property is dated but for the price it was good value for just what we needed for a place to rest before getting back on the road. We enjoyed the good simple Breakfast. Staff was polite
William P
Very clean, well kept room. The hard bar of soap still exists! And there was a lack of shampoo and conditioner.
Mariam
Room is clean and tidy, spacious too.
Noelle
Clean rooms, staff was very nice and quick to respond when I couldn’t figure out the t.v.
Decent room for the money. Not high end…continual breakfast was fine too.
I will likely return.
Decent room for the money. Not high end…continual breakfast was fine too.
I will likely return.
dan
Nice rooms and close to everything
Erin
The room was perfect and the jacuzzi tub was amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful, especially Darrin who checked us in.
Jessica
The staff were friendly, room was clean, and accommodations were about what you'd expect for a budget hotel just off the interstate. I did end up checking out a night early, cut my loss, and rented an airbnb due to the level of noise in the hotel. The walls are very thin and there is about a one inch gap between the floor and the bottom of the door. Not only does this allow for the florescent light from the hall to beam into the room (remedied with a towel), but it made me feel a bit uneasy being there alone. On my second night there was a man and woman in one of the hallway areas loudly arguing for over an hour, starting around 10:30. The room above me got up and stomped around for about an hour every night around 3 am. Lesson learned to spend the extra $ nightly for something that makes me feel a little more comfortable, safe, and to sleep less interrupted.
Melvin
As usual, friendly staff, clean rooms, and quiet.
Aldrex Angelo
Liked it!
Kimberly
Friendly staff. Good location near restaurants and college. Nice to have a breakfast offering.
Robin
Courteous staff indeed!
Mike
Room was old but clean. Beds fairly comfortable. Good shower. Great value with continental breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff
Javier
It’s an inexpensive motel that delivers a good value. Good location as well.
Katie
As many other reviewers stated, the hotel is older and dated but refurbished and clean. The mattress was quite firm. I was pleasantly surprised that the room was quiet despite being in close proximity to I-5, and the heating system was quiet as well. We did not notice any train horn noise that is common in many area hotels. Bring a clothes pin or clip to hold the drapes together. The vent fan in the (tiny) bathroom was efficient. There was an elevator serving multiple floors.
Breakfast was minimalistic with 2 kinds of cold cereal, 2 choices of fruit, waffles/syrup, bagels/bread/sweet rolls, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea, and common toppings for instant oatmeal and bread. Nothing fancy and a true continental breakfast.
Parking was easy/accessible with larger parking spaces and the lot was fairly well lighted. There were no obvious signs of “urban decay” and I felt safe arriving and departing in the dark.
I was satisfied with the value for the price and short time we spent at Bay City Inn.
Breakfast was minimalistic with 2 kinds of cold cereal, 2 choices of fruit, waffles/syrup, bagels/bread/sweet rolls, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea, and common toppings for instant oatmeal and bread. Nothing fancy and a true continental breakfast.
Parking was easy/accessible with larger parking spaces and the lot was fairly well lighted. There were no obvious signs of “urban decay” and I felt safe arriving and departing in the dark.
I was satisfied with the value for the price and short time we spent at Bay City Inn.
Elizabeth
Clean rooms, good bathroom, hot shower. Not super updated, but very clean and helpful staff. TV worked, wifi worked. Breakfast was hot. Two thumbs up!
Hilary
There was dirty underwear on the back of the bathroom door. We don’t want to be rude but feel we needed to mention it. In person, I was feeling too uncomfortable to ask for a refund but feel like I should have.
zoe
Kind staff
Troye
Limited breakfast
Jeremy
Quick check in. Friendly staff
Christopher
This hotel is clean and comfortable and convenient. It was economical and staff was efficient. I’ll be back! The coffee was the best quality.
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Bay City Motor Inn
116 North Samish Way, Bellingham, United States
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