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Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Alpena

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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
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY575
CNY638 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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  • Partial lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

  • Partial lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Partial lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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
  • Blair Street Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Neiman's Family Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Steak & Pizza House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Bear Lodge

Big Bear Lodge offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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

  • 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 fire extinguisher and 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 located near Starlite Beach, just a short 5-minute walk from Lake Huron and 9 minutes' walk from Blair Street Park.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is conveniently located directly across the street from the property. (12 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Easy to reach location, fantastic decor, friendly staff
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very courteous. Pleasant check in experience.
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had an excellent stay here, and I plan on coming back to this hotel. Slept well, and it's nice and quiet. This is a great Mom and Pop hotel.
Dr. Dennis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

this is a darling little roadside motel and we loved our stay! It was clean, had a full kitchen. You can walk to this FABULOUS Italian restaurant, try the seafood risotto and have a drink at the bar!
Rachael, 2-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Very nice Mom/ Pop place. Friendly & clean
Renee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff is friendly and the motel is clean.
Donald, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice reasonably priced place to sleep. Great location.
Robert, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.
Carrie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The property was quiet, quaint, and close to town.
Olivia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
Janice, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed Staff were helpful Quiet
Grace, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good beds comfortable, clean, good location, friendly staff, Knowledgeable about the area. Easy check in and out.
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The managers were accommodating and friendly. Rooms are quaint.
Carol, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A nice property, clean, quiet & convenient location for our weekend trip!😊
Mike, 1-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very 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
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly owners. Beach was just across the street.
Katie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable
Kathy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Small room, but comfortable. Clean and quiet. Pleasant hosts. Great location across from Lake Huron.
Kaye, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful day. Comfortable beds, quiet, amazing decor. Very friendly owners. Loved it.
Nancy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
BARB, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Marie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is owned by a nice family who are very friendly and helpful with information about the area.
Kathy, 1-night trip