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Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Alpena

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Porch
Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, freezer
Near the airport, Big Bear Lodge offers a welcoming retreat with free in-room WiFi and a garden to unwind. Take advantage of barbecue grills and multilingual staff while your kids enjoy the playground. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
$95 nightly
The total price is $105
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 614 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 495 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 226 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 301 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI, 49707

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bowl Lanes - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Starlite Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lee's Miniature Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Big Bear Lodge

Big Bear Lodge offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

Big Bear Lodge Alpena
Big Bear Alpena
Big Bear Lodge Motel
Big Bear Lodge Alpena
Big Bear Lodge Motel Alpena

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Bear Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Big Bear Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Big Bear Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Big Bear Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Big Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Big Bear Lodge and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Big Bear Lodge like?

Big Bear Lodge is a short 5-minute walk from Lake Huron and 4 minutes' walk from Starlite Beach.

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Big Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Service staff
Shower
Beach
Location
Parks
Lake
Bathroom
Water

What guests liked

  • The property offers a convenient and quiet access to the beach. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

I just loved it there it was clean , nicely decorated , up to date but stll the look of a mom & pop's hotel also loved the walk across to the beach even when is under renovation.
Connie, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely mom and pop place.
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.
Carrie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The managers were accommodating and friendly. Rooms are quaint.
Carol, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This adorable mom&pop operation was a really lovely place to stay. It reminded me of the trips my family used to take in the 1970's and 1980's. The beds were very comfortable and the little kitchenette had everything we needed. Clean and cozy and cute as can be.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable bed Staff were helpful Quiet
Grace, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
Janice, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very quaint place with modern amenities. Mom-and-pop motel, locally owned, and well maintained. Owners and managers pay attention to every detail of the property, inside the rooms and outside. Very pleasant experience. Will definitely visit again!
Shiu, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

It was exact like it was described and captured in photos on Expedia. It’s a nice, clean, comfortable, roadside motel. The owners were super friendly and every have us great suggestions for dinner. We would stay here again.
Jeffery, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This charming “Mom & Pop” motel is older but well maintained and very clean. Our room was small with 2 double beds. Very friendly greeting and efficient check in. Parked right by our door, had an actual key for the room. Air conditioner worked well, lots of towels. Walked to the restaurant next door. Excellent dinner with view of Lake Huron.
Judy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very family oriented. Owners are so kind & generous & always there to lend a helping hand no matter what time of the day or night. This was our 2nd stay here & there will be many more stays at this motel. Beautiful views of Lake Huron just across the street.
Karen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay. Warm hospitality from the owners along with a nice experience with the overall quality and stay.
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very nice
Linda, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

They really need to fix the entry door bottom seal, it’s broken and let’s all the spiders in
Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quiet snd peaceful.
Roger, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The motel was clean but outdated. Dark paint on the wall and dark window curtains makes the room feel closed in.
Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stay here if you need a place to stay 😁
chayna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Will stay here again. Not sure what the he area might be like at summers peak, but quiet in late spring
Sandy, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

This property is small but, well kept. The rooms are very clean and have a refrigerator and television. There is space for your suitcase. The only thing it was lacking was good internet.
Sharron, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice

Very nice place! The beds are super comfy. Probably one of the best hotel beds ive slept on in my travels
Gina, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice roadside motel, Alpena MI

Nice older motel that room had been renovated. Across street from Lake Huron and park.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The owners are great.
Logam, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Very old, not kept up, not very clean (baseboards, window sills etc). Beds very soft/uncomfortable. Our first room had ants & we had to move to another. People who worked desk were nice tho. That's all I can say good about the place
Pamela, 1-night trip