The Boulevard Inn & Bistro

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Lake Michigan

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Boating
Al fresco dining, open selected days
Standard Suite, Park View (2 Queen Beds and 1 Sofa Bed) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Front of property – evening/night
The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, steps from Silver Beach, is perfect for relaxation. Enjoy on-site golfing, a scenic terrace, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour gym. Visitors praise the prime beach location and excellent dining at the Bistro on the Boulevard.
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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Standard Suite, Park View (2 Queen Beds and 1 Sofa Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Park View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Corner (1 King, 2 Twin and 1 Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 900 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, City View (2 Double Beds and 1 Sofa Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 900 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro is in a walkable area with great shopping. White Pine Winery and Harbor Shores Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Box Factory for the Arts and Lake Michigan College are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Map
521 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085

What's nearby

  • White Pine Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Silver Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Box Factory for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Harbor Shores Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 4 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪LICKS SWEET TREATS & EATS - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wally & Gertz Hot Dog Stand Silver Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bistro on the Boulevard - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Boulevard Inn & Bistro

Hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Silver Beach
Located close to White Pine Winery and Box Factory for the Arts, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro provides golfing on-site, a terrace and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Bistro on the Boulevard, features children's meals and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast and beach locale
Room features
All 86 rooms boast comforts such as wet bars and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 12 per day)
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 12 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 35 for adults and USD 9 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro on the Boulevard
  • Bistro on the Boulevard

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Golf
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 28 November to 28 November:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Meeting facilities
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Meeting facilities
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 35.00 for adults and USD 9.00 to 10.00 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 12 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 12 per day(49 ft away; open 24 hours)

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Property is also known as

Boulevard Inn Bistro Saint Joseph
Boulevard Inn Bistro
Boulevard Bistro Saint Joseph
The Boulevard Inn Bistro
The Boulevard Inn & Bistro Hotel
The Boulevard Inn & Bistro Saint Joseph
The Boulevard Inn & Bistro Hotel Saint Joseph

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boulevard Inn & Bistro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Boulevard Inn & Bistro?

Self-parking is available for USD 12 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Boulevard Inn & Bistro?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Boulevard Inn & Bistro?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Boulevard Inn & Bistro located?

Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of White Pine Winery, Silver Beach and Lake Michigan. Box Factory for the Arts and Lakeland Regional Medical Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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The Boulevard Inn & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 799 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1013 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Restaurant and room were great for recent one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying here while visiting thw incredible views and beach of Lake Michigan! The staff is fabulous, rooms are clean and the atmosphere is wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Room with a suite and amazing restaurant. You will not find that many places to stay as good as this one.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was beyond perfect. Walking distance to beach and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Two bedroom suite was nice. Restaurant on property was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend weekend with loved one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was terrific!
4 minute walk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem! Staff was so helpful & friendly, location was perfect & quaint. Hotel was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, close to lake michigan and downtown shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff. Very clean room. Nice restaurant, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place! Close to the Beach. Staff is courteous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay- we hope to come back again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, the ambiance, the staff, and our room.
The lobby bi level was nice, along with the Friday evening wine tour Golden Muse tasting.
Really fun entry.
Great table space.
He didn’t want to leave! Our time at the Boulevard Inn and Silver Beach was enchanting!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff, quiet/clean/very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love coming here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room, great restaurant within hotel, beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freshly decorated and plenty of places to relax around the lobby. They had an outdoor terrace to sit and relax. The food in the restaurant was delicious. We had a two bedroom room with plenty of space to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Good location and great comfortable environment. Loved the restaurant too. Had a wonderful meal on the patio with great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Boulvard Inn & the location. Beautiful stay always. Staff always helpful & nice. Bistro is amazing along w/ the staff. 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025