Inn at the Alpine

Family-friendly motel within easy reach of Portage Lake

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December 2025

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January 2026

Lobby lounge - Inn at the Alpine (Bear Lake)

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Nestled near Heathlands Golf Course and Portage Lake, Inn at the Alpine offers a family-friendly retreat with mini golf, a playground, and garden. Connect to in-room WiFi or spend time outdoors with barbecue grills, bicycle parking, and outdoor furniture.

VIP Access

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (9)

Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Garden
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk
TV in a common area
Mini golf
Playground

For families (6)

Playground on site
Kitchenette
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Garden

CNY808 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 29 - Dec 30

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 24 - Dec 25

Tomorrow

Dec 25 - Dec 26

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

36 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

70 sq m
Sleeps 8
4 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Park View

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

36 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

8127 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI, 49614

What's nearby

Portage Lake - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
Wolf River Golf Park - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
Heathlands Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
James Lake - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
Little River Casino - 8 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rosie's Place - ‬2 min drive
‪Grille 44 - ‬8 min drive
‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬10 min drive
‪Laheys Public House - ‬11 min drive
‪Miller's Northwood Market - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Inn at the Alpine

When you stay at Inn at the Alpine, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite mini golf. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 25 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

Mini golf
Playground
Children's games
Toys

What to do

Mini golf
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

Built in 1972
Garden
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Bicycle parking
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Lever door handles
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

LCD television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette

More

Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and January 31.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Budget Host Alpine Motor

Budget Host Alpine Motor Bear Lake

Budget Host Alpine Motor Lodge Bear Lake

Inn Alpine Budget Host Bear Lake

Inn Alpine Budget Host

Inn at the Alpine Motel

Inn at the Alpine Bear Lake

Inn at the Alpine by Budget Host

Inn at the Alpine Motel Bear Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn at the Alpine currently open?

The property is closed between January 1 and January 31.

Are pets allowed at Inn at the Alpine?

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

Is parking offered on site at Inn at the Alpine?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Inn at the Alpine?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Inn at the Alpine?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Little River Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Inn at the Alpine and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Inn at the Alpine have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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Inn at the Alpine Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

A 20% off coupon for a local restaurant was offered for breakfast, providing an excellent dining experience. (4 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Bed

Location

Mini golf

Children

Microwave

Shower

Family friendly

Coffee

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 11, 2025

The staff was kind and the property was peaceanf so beautiful!

Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 5, 2025

Great stay. Friendly staff, excellent location for exploring the area

Joshua, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 8, 2025

Very good spot for your Arcadia golf trips

Bart, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2025

Very friendly and helpful staff.

Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 4, 2025

Loved this place. Easy to get to...the owners are great. Would definitely stay here again.

Marjorie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 24, 2025

Great property close to a scenic lake.

Pritish, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 19, 2025

Very nice little motel! The owners obviously care about it. Location is wonderful too.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 29, 2025

Nice place to stay

Went up for a wedding and got a good price at the Alpine Inn. Owners are renovating and were very friendly and helpful. Very clean and conveniently located.

Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 6, 2025

Beautiful grounds! Very clean room with nice comfortable beds. I will definitely stay again next time I’m in the area!

MaryEllen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 1, 2025

Our trip was quick but very much enjoyed our stay!

Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 7, 2025

Restful bliss

Fantastic owners who work hard to make your stay affordable and enjoyable. Thank you so much

Christopher, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 14, 2025

Nice little motel in good location for golf/gamble

Decent little motel. Clean. Well located if you’re if you’re golfing at Arcadia and going to the Little River Casino. Comfortable beds. Good pricing.

Jeffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 20, 2025

The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the best part is they have ice available!

Caitlin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 18, 2025

Friendly, clean nice size rooms and pet friendly

Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 18, 2025

Excellent stay. Very friendly check in and very smooth process. Room was great!

Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 2, 2024

Great stay, very clean and comfortable.

Gina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 21, 2024

The staff was super friendly and for the price, the accommodations were very nice.

Linda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 25, 2025

Lovely people, lovely stay.

The service was excellent. They were friendly and helpful, and even though I did not find the firm mattress comfortable, they went above and beyond to make it better for me. The maps and pamphlets and recommendations of things to do in the area were much appreciated.

Kathy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 26, 2025

Check in was easy and the staff was very personable. Informed about coffee and ice being in the front office. Would definitely stay here again.

Sheridan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 30, 2025

Would definitely stay here again

Booked for one night after a day of golf and it was perfect. Extremely clean. May seem weird to mention but the water pressure was great and the bathroom/shower area was very clean. Staff was super friendly at check in and the dogs were sweet!! Would definitely stay here again!

Amy, 1-night trip