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Big Bear Lodge

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, freezer
Fireplace
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Starlite Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lee's Miniature Golf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single 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

  • 46 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Big Bear Lodge

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron
A garden, barbecues and a picnic area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
Big Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Alpena motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 Big Bear Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Huron. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include multilingual staff and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and 5 minutes on foot from Lake Huron
As a guest of Big Bear Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Big Bear Lodge also features a garden and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Alpena motel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM.
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.

Property is also known as

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

Big Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 642 reviews

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 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Rainbow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff is friendly and the motel is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Small room, but comfortable. Clean and quiet. Pleasant hosts. Great location across from Lake Huron.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place had an old school vibe which I really liked. The woman that owns the place with her husband was very personable and made a good suggestion for dinner. Once in my room it seemed like I was transported to the North woods, besides being very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful day. Comfortable beds, quiet, amazing decor. Very friendly owners. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice reasonably priced place to sleep. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Good beds comfortable, clean, good location, friendly staff, Knowledgeable about the area. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet snd peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean but used too much Lysol. Had to air out room for an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again. Not sure what the he area might be like at summers peak, but quiet in late spring
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay. Warm hospitality from the owners along with a nice experience with the overall quality and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Very nice

Very nice place! The beds are super comfy. Probably one of the best hotel beds ive slept on in my travels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here if you need a place to stay 😁
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Nice roadside motel, Alpena MI

Nice older motel that room had been renovated. Across street from Lake Huron and park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but clean; we stayed here for the night that we were in Alpena. It was during winter; very pleased that the room temperature wasn't freezing cold when we checked in. Parking lot and walk ways were cleared, salted not slippery. We'd definitely stay at this Ma&Pop lodge again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Old Time Motel- Excellent!

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Do not stay here

When i booked the room i had listed we were traveling with animals. The hotels website says nothing about no pets. AFTER I booked 2 non refundable rooms about an hour later i got a message from the hotel on the hotels.com app saying no pets were allowed and no marijuana on the premises. Me and one of me fellow travelers both have United States registered service dogs and the man at the front desk was extreamly rude, was asking VERY inappropriate questions about my disability and was trying to turn us away. He then grilled us on weather we had marijuana on us or in our vehicle's. It was very uncomfortable. I tried to tell him that its against the law to ask me what my specific disability was and that he could only ask what services the dog performs and he was getting angry about it and argumentative. 10/10 would not recommend this place. Also when booking both rooms were listed as "lake view" there was 0 view of the lake from our rooms. It actually sits pretty far from the lake and has houses blocking almost everything. This hotel is shiesty and was pulling some wierd stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025