7 Michigan Hotels with Private Jacuzzis for a Cozy, Romantic Getaway

A stay at the Stafford’s Bay View Inn feels like stepping back in time in all the best ways. Built in 1886, the sprawling Victorian-style home includes all the little details that make a stay memorable, such as complimentary lemonade, bicycles for a leisurely ride with your sweetheart, and a library stocked with board games, books, and magazines.

If you stop in over a weekend, don’t miss the inn’s Sunday brunch in the Roselawn Dining Room. From homemade sticky bun starters to smoked salmon or eggs Benedict mainstays, the breakfast will fuel you for a relaxing, romantic day ahead. Prefer a weekday rendezvous? The Roselawn also has lunch and dinner menus for both guests and passersby.

The hotel’s Forget-Me-Not Suites will woo you and your partner with a fireplace and whirlpool, while the Aster Suites include a deep soaker tub or jacuzzi with a panoramic view of Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay.

Located in Bay City along Michigan’s ‘Sunrise Coast,’ the Historic Webster House has three rooms with private jacuzzi access and an exclusive “Spa & Sauna room” upgrade for couples who want a personal retreat outside their suites.

It works like this: After booking any historic room at Webster House, you can book private access to the historic home’s oversized jacuzzi, dry cedar sauna, and massive shower for two. Whether or not you splurge on exclusive access to the spa and sauna, you can relax with a couple’s massage, a bottle of wine, or both.

Indeed, the devil is in the details at the Historic Webster House. Each room is different, from the fire-lit Keep Room to the Asian-inspired Nodoka Room. Even the breakfast room stars bespoke wallpaper and a cozy fireplace.

Whether you and your partner see Mackinac Island, Michigan, as an idyllic slice of Americana or a tourist magnet, there’s no denying its allure.

At the Harbour View Inn, you can pick between a garden view or harbor view room with a jacuzzi inside the main house, Chateau LaFramboise, which is adorned with a blend of French and Victorian decor. Awaken to the smell of lilacs and the clip-clop of horse carriages outside your window. Head out to the dining room for a complimentary breakfast of oatmeal, eggs, fresh fruit, and, of course, hot coffee.

During your stay, you’ll enjoy what most Mackinac Island visitors do: relaxing. Take a carriage ride, rent bikes to escape the hustle and bustle of town, or stay in your room and enjoy the view, whirlpool tub, and cottage-like ambiance. When the time comes to depart, leave your bags and ferry ticket information with the front desk porter. There’s no need to carry your luggage to the dock yourselves.

Do you and your partner prefer the finer things in life? Try The Inn at St. John’s: a historic monastery that has been transformed into an AAA four-diamond luxury retreat.

Upon arrival, check in to the Ambassador Suite, a 970-sq.-ft. exclusive space with a private balcony in the living room and a dual rain shower, bidet, and jacuzzi in the bathroom. For those in search of top-shelf romance, book the Presidential Suite. This two-level private wing includes a full-size kitchen where you could whip up a meal together or hire a personal chef.

Slip into one of the hotel’s complimentary plush robes, then pour a few drops of L’Occitane bath soap into the tub while you turn on the jets. After a relaxing soak with your sweetheart, bounce down to the in-house 5ive Steakhouse, which boasts an extensive international bourbon and wine list.

Some couples like classic luxury, others crave urban escapes. If you and your partner enjoy metropolitan getaways or mid-century modern digs, it’s time you tried a weekend in Michigan’s Motor City at Trumbull & Porter.

Grab your bags and check in to one of the whirlpool rooms, where a splashy blue hot tub awaits in the corner. Before sinking into the jacuzzi bubbles, head over to Red Dunn Kitchen for quirky bites like mushroom fried meatballs or sweet-and-sour Brussels. If you’d have dinner in bed, keep it fresh with seasonally driven room service menus. Fancy an evening tipple? The hotel bar is open until 11 PM on weekends.

When you book a romantic getaway at the Motorcity Casino Hotel, you know you’ll never need to leave the building. Drop your bags in the room, then head straight to the spacious bathroom, which features a dual waterfall shower, a deep soaking tub for two, and exclusive bath products.

Once you’re ready to explore outside the room, you’ll have plenty of options: the casino, of course, along with dinner at Iridescence (book a table with skyline views), drinks at The Lounge, and indulgent body treatments at the D.Tour Spa.

After Michigan enters its next reopening phase due to COVID-19, be sure to book the Couple’s Suite at the spa. You and your partner will receive a private scrub, intimate soak in the softly illuminated hydrotherapy space, a facial, and an exclusive time slot for rinsing together in the double rain shower.

Talk to any Michigander about exploring their state, and you’ll probably hear about Traverse City. Located at the top of the Mitten State’s ring finger, it’s a destination for everyone from wine aficionados to ski bunnies. Escaping to Bayshore Resort with your partner will give you easy access to everything Traverse City offers.

When you check into one of Bayshore Resort’s spa rooms, you’ll find a classic, welcoming retreat with a mirrored jacuzzi corner and West Grand Traverse Bay view. It’s up to you whether you want to lounge in the room, sip a glass of bubbly on the balcony, or head toward Old Mission Peninsula or Leelanau Peninsula to taste the region’s famous cherry wine.

At night, take a sunset walk on the beach before climbing back into the hot tub or bed. This resort has the perfect blend of activities and relaxation to reinvigorate your romance.