Bavarian Inn Lodge

Hotels
8.6 (2475 reviews)
One Covered Bridge Lane , Frankenmuth , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly, helpful staff (multiple mentions and named employees)
Excellent waterpark and family-oriented amenities (blast area, arcade, pools)
Great location within walking distance of shops/restaurants and shuttle available
Good food options (Oma's and on-site dining), lobby refreshments and outdoor seating with live music
Comfortable rooms and balconies reported by several guests
Cons:
Significant cleanliness problems reported (filthy rooms, housekeeping lapses, bug, gritty pool/hot tub seating)
Slow restaurant service at times (long waits and initial staff inattention)
Pool/hot tub temperatures and cleanliness concerns
Parking issues and long walks from some lots; day-visitors mixing with overnight guests
Noise from other guests/teens and some maintenance issues in rooms (stuck doors, small bathrooms, hard beds)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple reviews mention rooms being filthy, housekeeping not showing up, visible grime in pools/hot tubs, and a reported bug; cleanliness is a clear weakness.
Service
9.8
Staff repeatedly described as very friendly and helpful (named employees who went above and beyond, prompt maintenance response); only notable service complaint was slow initial restaurant service.
Location
9
Frequently praised: excellent location within walking distance of shops/restaurants, shuttle available, convenient for town attractions and river shops.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed feedback: some rooms clean and comfortable with nice balconies; others had small bathrooms, stuck doors, hard beds, TV issues and insufficient soap.
Amenities
8.9
Waterpark, blast area, arcade, lounge with live music and multiple pools are strong positives, though some guests noted pool/hot tub temperature and grit issues.
Value for Money
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier (not explicitly evaluated overall in reviews); assigned target overall rating.
Food and Beverage
9
Food generally praised (Oma's well-liked, lobby refreshments appreciated); primary complaint was slow service at the restaurant on one occasion.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall stays described as fun, family-friendly and relaxing with outstanding staff and facilities despite some cleanliness and minor room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 06:31

Property Description

Indulge in Family Fun

Located in Frankenmuth, Michigan, the Bavarian Inn Lodge offers an unforgettable stay with its indoor waterpark, 18-hole miniature golf, and Family Fun Center with over 150 arcade games.

European-Inspired Rooms

Each guest room at the Bavarian Inn Lodge is uniquely decorated in a European theme, featuring amenities like free WiFi, a refrigerator, and coffee facilities. Dive into the local culture as each room is named after a local family from Frankenmuth, showcasing family history with photos.

Delightful Dining Options

Satisfy your taste buds at the 2 restaurants and 2 lounges within the lodge. Enjoy German and American menu options at Oma’s Restaurant, while the Lorelei Lounge offers nightly entertainment. Don't forget to check out the Ratskeller in the Family Fun Center for a wide variety of craft beers.

Book now for an enchanting stay at Bavarian Inn Lodge!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MBS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2475 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Adrienne • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nakia • family_with_children • us
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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KatieNKeith • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect stay!
Pros:

Love this town!! The hotel is perfect for when you visit Frankenmuth!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jevaun • couple • us
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • family_with_children • us
8
Going on booking.com gave us a good price on the room we stayed in.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good and the price was reasonable.

Cons:

The price of the bar items in the pool area were very high priced.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
8
Nice location. Room older needs updated.
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Too busy at front desk. Hard to get in our room. Room was not ready by check in

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Assalone • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Convience/location

Cons:

Bathrooms need severe updates. Staff were unfriendly

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Miller • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

I love that you can stay there and get everything you want and not have to leave, which is incredibly awesome.

Cons:

Well I didn't like the prices of everything. It's like if you breathe it cost you money there and it's honestly very pricey. I wish it was a little more reasonable for families that can barely afford a vacation. I mean my family paid for mine since I'm a single disabled mom. But just common folk can't afford the amount of money they're charging there. The food extra things that they try to sell to you in the room. The $6 water what? That's disgusting. Should be complimentary. I am beyond words at how amazing the place is now. It looks like a cruise ship with the whole extra water parks that they did. It's so cool. But I truly wish that they offered a little lower pricing for just regular people to stay with their kids that want to give their kids a good time. And not spend $500 over a day.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Cole • couple • us
9
Waterpark and arcade 10/10
Pros:

Waterpark is amazing, arcade is amazing, hotel is older but they are updating everything. Hidden gem for now until everyone knows how awesome this place is.

Cons:

Property is older but clean.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kasey • extended_group • us
10
It is a wonderful unique experience!
Pros:

It was like staying in a German castle. The restaurants served so much food and it was delicious.

Cons:

I wish we could have stayed longer.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • us
5
Not a place for just couples!
Pros:

Loved the adult area pool and whirlpool. Access to room service was very nice. Location to all the wonderful shops.

Cons:

They really need rooms for just couples away from family rooms. Listening to doors slam and kids running the halls all the up to midnight was not pleasant. Absolutely horrible parking.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Emi • family_with_children • jp
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Denese • couple • us
1
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • us
9
Very cool to see the German culture in this lodge and throughout the town.
Pros:

The property was in a great location. We could walk to most attractions.

Cons:

It was pretty loud in our room. It didn’t seem like there was much insulation against noise from other rooms or out in the hall. It’s a great place to bring kids so I guess just expect loud kids in the halls and rooms.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Tammi • family_with_children • us
6
Stay was ok
Pros:

Location and kid friendly

Cons:

Extremely overpriced for what you get and room conditions. You can get a better value at other water parks.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
5
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Kharrat • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Different activities

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Darnita • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee