When you stay at Sunset Motel On The Bay in Munising, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Lake Superior and 8 minutes from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hiawatha National Forest and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tannery Falls.
What's nearby
Munising Memorial Hospital - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
Munising Falls - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Grand Island - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Maasto Hiihto Trail - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 8.4 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
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Sunset Motel On The Bay offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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
Smoke-free property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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
Sunset Motel On The Bay Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 841 reviews
10 - Excellent
360
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 841 reviews
8 - Good
254
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 841 reviews
6 - Okay
114
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 841 reviews
4 - Poor
76
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 841 reviews
2 - Terrible
37
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sharon
Travelled with family
19 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful views and sunsets..
Comfortable..
No housekeeping even though it said daily housekeeping.
My first impression was doubtful but once I was in the room I was impressed. It not a new hotel by any means but it’s in good shape and clean. The bathroom floor was sparkling clean. The bed was comfortable. The employee I spoke too was was wonderful
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Marty
16 Sept 2025
Marty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Brian
16 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Basic but the view!!
3 night stay to be close to Picture Rock…
The staff make this motel! Friendly and helpful.
Motel is very dated but comfy. Like microwave and refrig in room. Plenty of parking. Construction makes finding this a challenge.
Definitely the highlight to this motel is being right on the lake!! Lots of seating, BBQ grills and the sunsets don’t disappoint. I’d come back.
Brian
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Michael
Travelled with family
15 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On beautiful Lake Superior bay.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris
15 Sept 2025
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sunset was amazing,everyone walking around in there jammys made for really relaxing stay.
Continue on with upgrades.
The setting is beautiful but the motel was falling apart so to speak. From the sheer paneled curtains that gave zero privacy with an ice machine outside our door, to a thermostat and bathroom ceiling falling off wall we were very disappointed. Old.
And not cheap.
Carol
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
James
Travelled with family
9 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cabin was cool, was nice having full kitchen, beds were kinda uncomfortable, but its a goegeous location on superior on the bay, super close to pictured rocks.
Old time hospitality. Property is dated but everything you need to be comfortable. Close to Pictured Rocks National Park trails and beach.
Loved having a small kitchenette and sofa separated from the bedroom. Nice floor plan.
This will be my choice if I get back to Munising.
Margo J.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Gina
Travelled with family
8 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Expedia website for this property says there is daily housekeeping, which there is not. I was pretty disappointed to hear that upon arrival, since we were staying 4 nights.
Gina
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Beverly
Travelled with family
8 Sept 2025
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.
Excellent view of Lake Superior. Lots of sitting areas for enjoying the scenery. My husband and I played backgammon until it got too dark to see. We will cherish that memory. The room. Oh boy. Be prepared to accept very basic no frills. 75 years outdated. Two wall outlets. One in front room. One in bathroom. If you just need to sleep and u like to b by the water, u will b ok. Bring your own sheets. Just because you can get the corners of the sheet around the top of the mattress doesn't mean they fit.
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!
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.