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Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Alpena

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, freezer
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View | Room amenity
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
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $87
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

Highlights

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

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

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Partial lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Partial lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.0 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

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

  • 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 located near Starlite Beach, just a short 5-minute walk from Lake Huron and 5 minutes' walk from Thunder Bowl Lanes.

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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

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What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located across the street from the beach, offering easy access and a great view. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

The owners are great.
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay!
1-night trip

10/10

If you need a fancy place with new everything- stay away- BUT if you like (or love in my case) small older motels stay here. Clean, showers great- new bed and excellent cable system. Stay away from the chain hotels and give this place a try!
1-night trip

8/10

A nice property, clean, quiet & convenient location for our weekend trip!😊
1-night trip

8/10

Very nice place to stay
1-night trip

10/10

Comfortable bed, clean room and a great shower
2-night trip

10/10

Very clean rooms. Facilities are old, but in very good condition. Bedding was clean, comfortable beds and pillows.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Place is well kept and the owners are so helpful and kind. Would stay there again.
3-night trip

10/10

Nice place located in a nice area.
1-night trip

8/10

Great place to watch the fireworks and access the beach.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

The owners were super helpful and nice, perfect place to sleep for the night, excellent Italian restaurant right next door. I would stay here again, had a very reasonable room rate
1-night trip

10/10

Owners were super friendly and helpful
1-night trip

10/10

Enjoyed our stay
1-night trip

6/10

We had a very clean room. Bring your slippers because the floors are cold. Also the heater was noisy.
1-night trip

10/10

We love staying here and we will continue to be return customers. Better imho than the name brand hotels hands down.
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent run And locally owned is the only way to go
1-night trip

10/10

It was clean, accessible and easy check in and out. It is also affordable compared to other hotels/motels in the area. I will defiantly stay there again should I be in the area.
1-night trip

10/10

great little Hotel.
2-night trip

10/10

A very retro chic property!
1-night trip

10/10

Loved it! Owner’s were lovely and interesting people! Enjoyed our stay!
1-night trip