Crooked River Lodge

Riverfront Alanson hotel with indoor pool

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Dates

November 2025

9

December 2025

River View Stairway Access Family Suite | Private kitchen

River View Stairway Access Family Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

On the riverbank, Stafford's Crooked River Lodge & Suites offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast, a cozy firepit, and an arcade/game room. Relax in the garden or unwind at the spa tub after kayaking on the river. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff who've made past guests feel right at home.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Gym
Electric vehicle charging point
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Indoor pool
Fitness center
Hot tub
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Arcade/game room
Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Arcade/game room

$119 nightly

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Tomorrow

Nov 10 - Nov 11

All rooms

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Daily housekeeping

Balcony

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Mini-fridge

Television

River view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Balcony

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Refrigerator

1 bedroom
River view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

TV

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Balcony

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Jetted bathtub

Private bathroom

River view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi

$98 nightly

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706

What's nearby

Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Petoskey State Park - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 25 min drive - 22.1 km
Odawa Casino - 28 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 13 min drive
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
‪Rusty Saw North - ‬4 min drive
‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Crooked River Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Alanson. You can go for a morning swim at the indoor pool and visit the fitness center for a workout. Other features include a hot tub, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 42 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Barbecue grills

What to do

Kayaking
Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Skiing nearby
Fishing nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Pool loungers

Facilities

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Hot tub
Banquet hall
Firepit

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television

Home comfort

Air conditioning

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Balcony

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 3 to April 10:

Hot tub
Swimming pool

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Crooked River Lodge

Staffords Crooked River

Staffords Crooked River Alanson

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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Alanson

Stafford's Crooked River Lodge

Stafford's Crooked River Alanson

Stafford's Crooked River

Crooked River Lodge Hotel

Crooked River Lodge Alanson

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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Suites

Frequently asked questions

Does Crooked River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Crooked River 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.

Is there a pool at Crooked River Lodge?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Crooked River Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Crooked River Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Crooked River Lodge?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Crooked River Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Odawa Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Crooked River Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Crooked River Lodge also has a fitness center and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Does Crooked River Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Crooked River Lodge like?

Crooked River Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Lake Michigan, which is 16 minutes away by car.

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Crooked River Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and very good with a great variety of options. (27 reviews)
The hot tub was relaxing and a great place to unwind after a long day. (7 reviews)
The pool was large, delightfully warm, and a great place to relax. (9 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Service staff

Room

Breakfast

View

Kayaking

Amenities

Children

Balcony

Location

Family friendly

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 21, 2025

It was everything I wanted in a place to stay!

Ruthette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 8, 2025

Loved the place. Had a car issue and one of your men-failed to catch his name- was a huge help on getting us on the road. He was a lifesaver. Will highly recommend this lodge and look forward to visiting again soon.

Jim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 21, 2025

Wish they still had popcorn! And buying marshmallows AND sticks there seemed cheesy.

Gayla, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2025

Amazing stay! Free bike and kayak rentals, warm staff, loved all the thoughtful decorations in the hotel common areas. Continental breakfast was okay. Would recommend for all travelers

Beichen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 28, 2025

Good value. Clean with helpful staff

Ray, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 7, 2025

the entire facility was inviting

Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 17, 2025

Fantastic stay! Good breakfast. Great fire out back.

Ken, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 23, 2025

Excellent place to stay! Quiet, clean, comfortable. Lots of opportunities for outdoor activities including bicycling and kayaking. Good sized rooms. Very nice pool and hot tub as well as other amenities.

Donita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 25, 2025

Enjoy the stay but the weather was unsettled.

Kevin J., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2025

While the rooms are starting to need a little updating, it was clean, neat and comfortable. The property itself offered a lot to do with free kayaks, a fish pond, large yard and inside and outside fire pit. The staff was friendly and helpful. There was a nice sized pool and hot tub. Free breakfast in the morning. AND economical!

Nancy J, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 19, 2025

Sat this morning and watched the stream roll off the water. 💦 so good!

Cris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 10, 2025

My husband and I stayed with our two young kids. We loved the tranquility of the property. Loved that there was a pool and little play place for the kids at the lodge. The rooms were spacious and cozy. Everything was comfortable and quiet. It’s perfect for a getaway and close to Indian river, petoskey. Harbor springs etc.

Ashley, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 12, 2024

Beautiful scenery and friendly staff

Atra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 6, 2025

Gorgeous property. Very quiet. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. View from rooms absolutely lovely. Fire pit every night and morning for coffee and s'mores, plus big stone fireplace inside between soaring windows for the view. Sweet village location for quiet visit but close to Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Harbor Springs and Petoskey for more adventures. Kayaks and bikes onsite. Surrounded by beautiful rural countryside literally minutes away. What's not to love? We will return for sure!

Suzanne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 9, 2024

We greatly enjoyed our stay and already planning on coming back to stay again soon

Jacob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 24, 2024

Very nice place with very friendly staff

Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 5, 2024

The whole property was amazing, we had the best time. Looking forward to returning

Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 31, 2025

Great Stay

Our stay here was wounderful. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Our room was very clean, modern looking with a very nice color scheme. The view was nice overlooking Crooked River. I am sure it would be super fun in warmer months as there are open spaces to roam or go boating. We would definitely recommend staying here.

Ron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 5, 2023

Love the cozy fireplace area inside.

Sheila, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 27, 2025

We visited the area to take Fall color photos. I ran across this beautiful lodge and booked a room. The room was very big! The view was lovely. The beds were comfy and the bed linens were snowy white and very easy on my sensitive skin. I was surprised that the pool was open all night (adults only during those hours!) And there was a fire pit going all night too! It was a weeknight and I hoped they might bring our biscuits and gravy,but sadly, no. I read that sometimes they do bring in some hot breakfast items. They did have waffles you could make though and my husband did that. Their granola was delish! I spied the boiled eggs and that was the only negative… Ibit into it and chewed and found they had missed some shell. Yuck! That threw off my appetite. But, it was the only negative of the trip. Next time, I will inspect more closely! The big gathering room was inviting!! A lovely fire was going, the weather was rainy and foggy much of the time. We will definitely want to stay there again!! Staff were friendly and helpful. Here are a few photos of the grounds. We stayed in late October 2025. There were lots of things in the lodge for anyone who likes to play games and such, but we are retired people. We didn’t check those out but they sounded like fun things to explore. kayaks were available for our use too.

Cynthia, 1-night trip