The Boulevard Inn & Bistro

3.5 star property
Travelers unwind along the shoreline before strolling to nearby restaurants serving delicious meals at this welcoming inn by Silver Beach

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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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Room options

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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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
  • 55 sq m
  • 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
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 41 sq m
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
  • 83 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
  • 41 sq m
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed
  • 41 sq m
  • 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 refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 83 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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 checking out 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. Visit our Saint Joseph travel guide
Map
521 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085

What's nearby

  • St Joseph Michigan
    Lake Bluff Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glass of red wine with brie cheese against view of beach and Baltic see. Beach with white sand, pine tree and blue sea or ocean.
    White Pine Winery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great place to get photos. Windy days and sunsets are the best!
    Silver Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • John EN Howard Bandshell
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
    4 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Silver Beach Pizza
    4 min walk
  • Clementines Too
    14 min walk
  • LICKS SWEET TREATS & EATS
    4 min walk
  • Silver Harbor Brewing Company
    7 min walk
  • St Joe Community Taproom
    6 min walk

About this property

The Boulevard Inn & Bistro

Hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Silver Beach
Located close to White Pine Winery and Box Factory for the Arts, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro provides free continental breakfast, golfing on site, and a grocery/convenience store. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Bistro on the Boulevard, features kids' meals and dinner. In addition to a terrace and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and bicycle parking
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and beach locale
Room features
All 86 rooms feature comforts such as wet bars and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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
  • Splash pad
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Splash pad

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 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.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Queen sofa bed

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

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

Property payment types

Important information

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-authorize 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?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

The Boulevard Inn & Bistro Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 805 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Staff great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was spotless and breakfast was an unexpected treat. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the best; clean, modern, great mattresses and linens, bistro and bar A+, courteous helpful staff, superb location…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, courteous, roomy, great view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tremendous value. We’ve stayed here on multiple location. Updated but with old World charm. Great restraurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shrabantee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. And staff was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. It us convenient to downtown restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping anticipated all of our needs. The restaurant was excellent. The location was perfect for enjoying St. Joseph’s to th maximum.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

Very clean and location is wonderful. Staff is always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room, easy walk to shops and lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean rooms and great staff! Location is perfect whether it be the beach you want or the little stores downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shenley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a great restaurant inside. Only issue we had was with some of the younger staff in the maintenance area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean safe place to stay...friendly staff etc...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
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

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in ideal location! Clean room, excellent service, friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan from room. Thank you to the front desk for the upgrade!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

Maurice and Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
I like the access to lake . Restaurant was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the Boulevard Inn & Bistro! Looking forward to staying again in the future. Great location, delicious restaurant and wonderful rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful hotel. Very clean and attractively decorated. The Bristo restaurant's food is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025