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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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground
Feel at home
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 Bay River Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 4 minutes' walk from Starlite Beach.

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

6/10 Good

Not bad for the price
We had a very clean room. Bring your slippers because the floors are cold. Also the heater was noisy.
Randy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charles, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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

6/10 Good

Have never stayed anywhere that was so clean! Housekeeping gave us a room refresh on Saturday for our weekend stay. The room has a lot of character complete with original tile! Was an amazing location. Price for what you get is completely fair. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks Big Bear we had a great time visiting Alpena!!
Adam, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia 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

10/10 Exceptional

Lenny, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This hotel was probably built in the 60's and hasn't had anything done as far as improvements since. Don't know where it got its 9.0 rating, was very disappointing.
Jon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia 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

8/10 Very good

A nice property, clean, quiet & convenient location for our weekend trip!😊
Mike, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendliness of proprieters, free Wifi. Blind was broken so used toilet paper to cover hole.
Carol, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amber, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is owned by a nice family who are very friendly and helpful with information about the area.
Kathy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The owners were very friendly and the motel was a wonderful mom and pop place! Much better than any of the big chains. I loved the fact that it was older but well cared for. The beds were very comfortable, although they could do with some new pillows.
Sara, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia 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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