Inn at Bay Harbor Begins New Chapter as Independent Luxury Resort
Luxury lakeside destination expands golf package offerings through BOYNE’s 11 golf courses
BAY HARBOR, Mich. (November 19, 2025) — The iconic Inn at Bay Harbor has entered an exciting new era as an independent luxury resort within the Boyne Resorts family, marking a milestone in its nearly 30 years as one of the Midwest’s most celebrated lakeside destinations. This transition from Marriott’s Autograph Collection to independent operation enhances the property’s ability to integrate more directly with Boyne Resorts’ portfolio of amenities and experiences, including BOYNE Golf’s offerings and packages, blending the Inn’s signature lakeside elegance with one of North America’s premier golf experiences.
“Becoming an independent resort allows the Inn to offer greater flexibility and personalization for golf guests,” said Josh Richter, Senior Vice President of Golf for Boyne Resorts. “This is an amazing opportunity for golfers seeking a luxury experience to stay at the Inn at Bay Harbor while on a BOYNE Golf package. Combining exceptional quality, luxury, and scenic lakeside beauty with the Inn’s other distinguished amenities—including The Spa, Vintage Chophouse | Wine Bar, and championship golf—creates a getaway that rivals anything in the country.”
Guests can now seamlessly book BOYNE Golf packages directly through the Inn at Bay Harbor, choosing from luxury rooms, suites, or cottage accommodations while enjoying effortless access to some of the most scenic golf courses in the world. The flagship pairing of Bay Harbor Golf Club and the Inn at Bay Harbor—both located along the Lake Michigan shoreline—stands as the crown jewel of BOYNE Golf’s portfolio. Designed by renowned golf architect Arthur Hills, Bay Harbor Golf Club features 27 unforgettable holes spanning the Links, Quarry, and Preserve courses—each blending coastal vistas, dramatic rock quarry, northern Michigan hardwoods, with masterful design.
BOYNE Golf encompasses 11 golf courses across three resorts: The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Bay Harbor, with courses designed by legends including Arthur Hills and Robert Trent Jones Sr. Recognized as one of North America’s top golf destinations, BOYNE Golf combines course quality, natural beauty, and genuine hospitality—earning honors from Golf Digest, Golfweek, Golf Magazine, and USA Today as among the “Best Courses You Can Play in America.”
BOYNE Golf packages now available through the Inn at Bay Harbor include Stay & Play, Unlimited Golf, Super Five, and Michigan's Magnificent 10, offering everything from weekend escapes to extended golf getaways across BOYNE's award-winning courses.
For reservations and more information, visit innatbayharbor.com, boynegolf.com, or call 866-759-3427.
About BOYNE Golf
BOYNE Golf has been recognized by USA Today 10Best as the No. 1 Golf Destination in the United States for 2025 and by GOLF Magazine as one of North America's "Premier Resorts" (Gold).
The Inn at Bay Harbor and Bay Harbor Golf Club, Boyne’s flagship properties, feature 45-holes including three golf course combinations designed by Arthur Hills (Links/Quarry, Quarry/Preserve, and Preserve/Links), and the scenic Crooked Tree Golf Club, with one of the most beautiful and iconic hotels in America, all set along a scenic five-mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline.
The Highlands at Harbor Springs, rated the No. 1 Golf Resort for Value by Golf.com, features 72 holes of premier golf design. The Heather, the 2019 NGCOA Course of the Year, was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., while the Hills Course was crafted by Arthur Hills. In addition, the resort features The Donald Ross Memorial, which is a rendition of the legendary architect’s great holes from around the country, and the always-fun Moor course. The Highlands is the perfect buddy trip destination for golfers who like to play as many holes as they can during the long summer daylight hours northern Michigan features.
Boyne Mountain not only features two fun 18-hole courses (The Monument and Alpine), along with the charming Mountain Grand Lodge & Spa, it is also the leading family friendly golf destination in the region with the Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, junior golf camps, and various kid golf programs. Golf Digest named Boyne Mountain one of its “Top-10 Destinations for Family Golf Trips.”