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Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Alpena

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Front of property - evening/night
Porch
Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, freezer
Fireplace
Property 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

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • 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
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
$87 nightly
The total price is $97
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 301 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 614 sq ft
  • 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 | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 495 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 226 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Alpena County Library - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pompeyo’s Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Bear Lodge

When visiting Alpena, Big Bear Lodge is a great choice to consider. 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.

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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 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

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Beach
Shower
Service staff
Location
Parks
Bathroom
Couples
Water

What guests liked

  • The beach is conveniently located directly across the street from the property. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice quaint Mom & Pop owned property. Enjoyed my stay. Convenient to town and nice view of Lake Huron.
PAULA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The managers were accommodating and friendly. Rooms are quaint.
Carol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a enjoyable stay. It was comfortable except for I struggled keeping the A/C regulated. My wife and I would stay there again
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great little Hotel.
Don, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay here again. Not sure what the he area might be like at summers peak, but quiet in late spring
Sandy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice roadside motel, Alpena MI

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

8/10 Very good

Very nice
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marcia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at the Big Bear Lodge. The was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Would recommend staying at the Lodge if you are in the area.
Francine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute quaint clean establishment!
Autumn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. very friendly staff. Convenient shopping for everyone. Looking forward to our visit
Wilda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very retro chic property!
Brian, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The motel is in a great location, the rooms are cozy and clean. If you are looking for a quiet cozy motel, this is the place. The people who own it are very friendly and willing to help with any issues.
Lynette, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The motel was clean but outdated. Dark paint on the wall and dark window curtains makes the room feel closed in.
Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Location
Ken, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
April, 1-night trip