Big Bear Lodge

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December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking included

Housekeeping

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Starlite Beach
4 min walk
Thunder Bowl Lanes
5 min walk
Lee's Miniature Golf
7 min walk
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
14 min drive

Room options

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

57 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

46 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

21 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

28 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Similar properties

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Motel in Alpena with free parking

A garden, barbecue grills, 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.

Big Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Alpena motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Big Bear Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Amenities include a multilingual staff and a terrace
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Steps from Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and 4 minutes by foot from Starlite Beach

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site

Things to do

Playground

Family friendly

Playground
Fridge

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

TV channels
TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
Fridge

Individually decorated
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.

Cribs (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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jackolyn

23 Aug 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

21 Aug 2024

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

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group

20 Aug 2024

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

Owners were super friendly and helpful

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

18 Aug 2024

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

Super clean. Great location. Will come again

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

17 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice little mom and pop place. Price was fantastic. Everything was clean. The bathrooms are old and could use some updating, but they were clean. Nice overall stay and I would stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lidia

13 Aug 2024

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

Owners are very friendly and quick to accommodate. We had a toilet issue and were given a different room within minutes.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Misty

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

12 Aug 2024

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

It was quite and not to hard to find.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammie

11 Aug 2024

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

I loved the old fashioned decor. The room was cute but a little on the small side.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with group

10 Aug 2024

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

Fun older property that has been maintained and is now a retro look, very clean. Rooms are small, but everything you need. Right across from the lake. For sure, I would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

8 Aug 2024

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

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

6 Aug 2024

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

Excellent run And locally owned is the only way to go

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

6 Aug 2024

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

An older motel but a decent place for the price. The couple in the office were friendly and helpful, as was the cleaning staff. Great location across US23 to Starlite Beach. A few fast food places within walking distance and a nice little restaurant right next door. For a couple of nights, it was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is quaint and on the small side but it has everything one needs for a comfortable stay. The owners are very sweet and kind. They make you feel very comfortable and welcome.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

4 Aug 2024

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

Very nice place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

4 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Mom and Pop motel on south side of town. Owners were very polite, Updated clean rooms but on the small side. No real area in the room to dry beach towels. View of Lake Huron is across the street and through a park area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

3 Aug 2024

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

Nice place located in a nice area.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with group

31 Jul 2024

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

Room was clean. We booked a suite so we were able to cook which was great! We would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARB, LUCAS

30 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARB, LUCAS

Travelled with group

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024