Inn at the Alpine

2.0 star property
VIP Access

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The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds | Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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8127 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI, 49614
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, James Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪9 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Park View

  • Park view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Inn at the Alpine

This smoke-free motel features a garden, barbecues and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area.
Inn at the Alpine offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Inn at the Alpine. During your stay, you'll be close to Heathlands Golf Course. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf and a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Portage Lake and 6 minutes from Heathlands Golf Course
As a guest of Inn at the Alpine, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Bear Lake motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 31 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Budget Host Alpine Motor Bear Lake
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Inn at the Alpine by Budget Host
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Inn at the Alpine Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 497 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly staff, excellent location for exploring the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

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The staff was kind and the property was peaceanf so beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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Nice big and clean rooms and the staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

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Great stay, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bart

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Very good spot for your Arcadia golf trips
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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The staff was super friendly and for the price, the accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our trip was quick but very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

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Loved this place. Easy to get to...the owners are great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin and overall very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Pritish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to a scenic lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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Great location and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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Always a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen

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Beautiful grounds! Very clean room with nice comfortable beds. I will definitely stay again next time I’m in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean nice size rooms and pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice little motel! The owners obviously care about it. Location is wonderful too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Nice place to stay

Went up for a wedding and got a good price at the Alpine Inn. Owners are renovating and were very friendly and helpful. Very clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Very friendly check in and very smooth process. Room was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Karla

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Very clean, staff was nice, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Loved our stay! Family friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful family owed place!! Great people, not too fancy but great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marijude

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Good location, safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall cleanliness of rooms and location was excellent. Inn close to fun putt putt, tasty restaurants, Sleeping Bear dunes, Arcadia dunes, marsh and beach and Empire Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the best part is they have ice available!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Restful bliss

Fantastic owners who work hard to make your stay affordable and enjoyable. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025