A classic stay near Lake Michigan.
For more than 130 years, Colonial Inn has hosted guests in Harbor Springs' historic Wequetonsing neighborhood, where turn-of-the-century cottages and quiet grounds shape the experience as much as the inn itself. The property combines long-standing local history, easy access to Lake Michigan, and a setting that keeps both the waterfront and downtown close at hand.
Where Harbor Springs slows things down.
Colonial Inn has the calm, established feel of a place that has spent a long time learning how to host people well. Porches, fireplaces, and shared spaces give the property a quieter rhythm, while the scale of the inn keeps the experience personal rather than anonymous. It's the kind of place built for lingering, whether that means coffee on the porch in the morning, an afternoon by the pool or on the lawn, or watching the sun dip over the lake from the dock.
Still doing hospitality the old-fashioned way.
Stay in the Historic Main Inn, West Plaza, or East Plaza, each offering a slightly different setting at Colonial Inn. Most rooms and suites include gas fireplaces, while select stays add patios, jetted bathtubs, or spacious seating areas with extra room to spread out. Around the property, spend time enjoying the outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, fitness center, peaceful grounds, and a private dock that's perfect for sunsets or stargazing.
Dining at Colonial Inn starts with the Artesian Breakfast buffet. The spread draws on locally sourced ingredients and leans into classic breakfast traditions, with fresh-baked pastries and breads, yogurt parfaits with berries and honey, seasonal fruit, free-range eggs, and breakfast meats. Later in the day, the 1894 bar takes over with cocktails well suited for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap.
