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Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Alpena

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Lake view
Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen
Front of property
Porch

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
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Freezer
  • 46 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • 21 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bowl Lanes - 5 min walk
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 4 min drive
  • Besser Museum - 5 min drive
  • Northern Lights Arena - 6 min drive

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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Big Bear Lodge

When visiting Alpena, Big Bear Lodge is a great choice to consider. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and parasailing. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers 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 cots (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 on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike 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

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Freezer

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 that you 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 such as ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Enjoy amenities such as 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 5 minutes' walk from Thunder Bowl Lanes.

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Worth a visit
This place is very transparent. They claim the property is 70 years old. It being as old as it is it’s very nice. Shows some aspects of age but I enjoyed my stay. For the price I got what I paid for. If need I would stay again.
Joe, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Cute retro hotel
Cute family owned hotel. It’s an old place that has been refurbished and retained retro style with modern conveniences (wifi, refrigerator, microwave).It’s well taken care of, clean, comfortable, and in good location. Proprietors were very friendly. My only recommendation for the owners is add some curtains to better block out light (this is a common hotel issue). I will definitely stay here again if in the area.
Teresa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The room was comfortable. Good size with large bathroom and shower. The downside is room service will come in whether you want them to or not.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you're ever in the Alpena, Michigan area, consider the Big Bear Lodge. The motel is seventy years old, but very well maintained. Clean, quaint, and the owners are all you could ask for, kind and informative! In the lobby there are even paintings made by her! A great experience! The rooms are clean, and the beds are comfy! You're definitely going to want to make reservations as with anyplace that shines in what they do, you don't want to be taking chances that they're full up!
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Garland, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Greg, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the room. It was clean and provided all our needs. We had planned to stay 3 nights but decided to move on. The owner was very nice about getting with Hotels.com to get my refund for the other two days. It was much appreciated.
Sandra, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean staff was nice and lyft didn't show had staff member give me ride to bus station.
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Small but quaint. Served our purpose.
Christopher, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Owners were more than kind and hospitable, very friendly and clean with super comfy beds. Will be my go-to motel in Alpena. Sure beats the chains and restaurants very close.
Marcia, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Joseph, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very retro chic property!
Brian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Location
Ken, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Evlynn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall treasure
Super clean with an old school, up north feel. Good size fridge with separate freezer. Closet and shelf for keeping things neat and out of the way. Comfortable small chair and tv tray was a nice touch. Good A/C. Shower head/style and difficulty getting water to shut off was a little inconvenient. Although the little playground area is unique and very cute - there were several broken and unsturdy things and it backs up to a business with trucks and dumpsters.
Vicki, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Scott, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Chase, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not charming..
Bed was miserable. Not charming just old and rundown. Not what I was hoping for. Bedframes stuck out from under bed. Easy to bang your legs in such a small room. Water leaked from sink and shower even after trying to turn it off. Not overly dirty though for price it was a place to sleep. Owners were nice. Hotel needs a lot of work.
Jackolyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

There were four in my group with two rooms. All of us liked the hotel and would recommend to others, even though the motel is 70 years old the rooms are updated. The bathrooms are original, but in very good condition there are a couple of restaurants within walking distance, Only a few minutes from downtown, and very nice to walk across the street and be in the park on Lake Huron. Would stay here again without question
Paul, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Big bear lodge
This is an ok place to stay for one night. Would not do more than that. Small room. Very clean. Toilet made a noise while filling up after flushing. Main door squeaked loudly which could be easily fixed. People that checked us in were very nice and friendly. No one in office at 8:45am when we left. Again, nice place but not for a long stay. Won't be back again
Steve, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Cute mom and pop motel. No frills but very clean and comfortable beds. Bathroom is in the small side as well as the room but works if just needing a place to sleep. Owners were very friendly.
Lisa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Owners were super friendly and helpful
Sandra, 1-night trip with friends
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