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
9.09.0 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
2 bedrooms
Fridge
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
The current price is HK$861
HK$861
HK$955 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
57 sq m
2 bedrooms
Partial lake view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
46 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View
9.29.2 out of 10
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34 reviews
(34 reviews)
Highlights
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
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
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Northern Lights Arena - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Arby's - 10 min walk
Taco Bell - 4 min walk
Pompeyo’s Mexican Grill - 6 min walk
About this property
Big Bear Lodge
Big Bear Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Lake Huron. 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
2 bedrooms
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 does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 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.
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Big Bear Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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 offers a convenient and quiet access to the beach. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
16 Aug 2025
Very quiet place and cozy. Can definitely see it’s older charm
john
john, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2025
I just loved it there it was clean , nicely decorated , up to date but stll the look of a mom & pop's hotel also loved the walk across to the beach even when is under renovation.
Connie
Connie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
1 Aug 2025
Lovely mom and pop place.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jul 2025
Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.
Carrie
Carrie, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Aug 2025
Decent price for being across the road from the lake/park. Tiny, outdated bathroom. Friendly hosts. Next to a good restaurant.
Maria
Maria, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Jul 2025
The managers were accommodating and friendly. Rooms are quaint.
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2025
This adorable mom&pop operation was a really lovely place to stay. It reminded me of the trips my family used to take in the 1970's and 1980's. The beds were very comfortable and the little kitchenette had everything we needed. Clean and cozy and cute as can be.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Jul 2025
lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Jul 2025
Comfortable bed
Staff were helpful
Quiet
Grace
Grace, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2025
This place exceeded my expectations- it was such a cute mom/pop spot. The fridge and microwave both worked great, good selection of channels on the tv. The room was a little on the small side but very clean. My kids were a little bummed the playground was disassembled but they had the beach and park right across the road to make up for it!
Heath
Heath, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Very quaint place with modern amenities. Mom-and-pop motel, locally owned, and well maintained. Owners and managers pay attention to every detail of the property, inside the rooms and outside. Very pleasant experience. Will definitely visit again!
Shiu
Shiu, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
27 Jun 2025
It was exact like it was described and captured in photos on Expedia. It’s a nice, clean, comfortable, roadside motel. The owners were super friendly and every have us great suggestions for dinner. We would stay here again.
Jeffery
Jeffery, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2025
This charming “Mom & Pop” motel is older but well maintained and very clean. Our room was small with 2 double beds. Very friendly greeting and efficient check in. Parked right by our door, had an actual key for the room. Air conditioner worked well, lots of towels. Walked to the restaurant next door. Excellent dinner with view of Lake Huron.
Judy
Judy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
16 Aug 2025
Cute retro Ma and Pop lodge. Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Housekeeping came everyday and tidied up, replenished toiletries. Beach across the street was clean. Mexican restaurant across street was good not great. Lodge could use some updates or just a handy man to repair a few things. Chairs were a little wobbly, gutters need cleaned out, etc. water pressure wasn’t the greatest. Overall, we’d stay there again.
Argiro
Argiro, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Apr 2025
Great Place to Stay
Great place to stay. Warm hospitality from the owners along with a nice experience with the overall quality and stay.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
13 Aug 2025
Good location, quiet, affordable. Property needs updating. Blown fuse when using hair dryer and ac at same time. Bathroom small and insufficient water pressure for toilet. Old property needs refurbishing!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Jul 2025
Very family oriented. Owners are so kind & generous & always there to lend a helping hand no matter what time of the day or night. This was our 2nd stay here & there will be many more stays at this motel. Beautiful views of Lake Huron just across the street.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
2 Jul 2025
Very nice
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
2 Aug 2025
They really need to fix the entry door bottom seal, it’s broken and let’s all the spiders in
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Jun 2025
Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 May 2025
Quiet snd peaceful.
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Jun 2025
The motel was clean but outdated. Dark paint on the wall and dark window curtains makes the room feel closed in.
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Mar 2025
Stay here if you need a place to stay 😁
chayna
chayna, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Apr 2025
Will stay here again. Not sure what the he area might be like at summers peak, but quiet in late spring
Sandy
Sandy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
16 May 2025
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.