Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Alpena

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Front of property – evening/night
Porch
Private kitchen
Property amenity
Fireplace
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

  • 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$955 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bowl Lanes - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Starlite Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lee's Miniature Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 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

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

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What guests liked

  • The property offers a convenient and quiet access to the beach. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very quiet place and cozy. Can definitely see it’s older charm
john, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely mom and pop place.
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.
Carrie, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Decent price for being across the road from the lake/park. Tiny, outdated bathroom. Friendly hosts. Next to a good restaurant.
Maria, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
Janice, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable bed Staff were helpful Quiet
Grace, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Very nice
Linda, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

They really need to fix the entry door bottom seal, it’s broken and let’s all the spiders in
Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quiet snd peaceful.
Roger, 1-night trip

8/10 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 Excellent

Stay here if you need a place to stay 😁
chayna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Good

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.
Sharron, 1-night trip