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Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverside hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Exterior
Lobby
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, River View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheboiganing Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub | Living area

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Alanson

At Crooked River Lodge you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Crooked Lake and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to kayaking. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this Alanson hotel, you'll be 15.5 km (9.7 mi) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Burt Lake - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Riverside hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Crooked River Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Crooked River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Alanson hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Crooked River Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This Alanson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 3 April to 10 April:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Crooked River Lodge
Staffords Crooked River
Staffords Crooked River Alanson
Staffords Crooked River Lodge
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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

What is the cancellation policy at Crooked River Lodge?

Crooked River Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Crooked River Lodge?

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked River Lodge on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$199.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Crooked River Lodge?

Yep, Crooked River Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Crooked River Lodge?

The closest beach to Crooked River Lodge is Harbor Springs Beach (14.3 km).

Does Crooked River Lodge have a pool?

Crooked River Lodge has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Crooked River Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Crooked River Lodge.

Does Crooked River Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crooked River Lodge?

No, Crooked River Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crooked River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crooked River Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Crooked River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 811 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the best hotel we’ve ever stayed at ! Already planning to return !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wish they still had popcorn! And buying marshmallows AND sticks there seemed cheesy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry, Milford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to unwind and relax and a great base camp at reasonable price with FIRST Class Amenities and staff !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Brighton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistently great service, great pool, phenomenal ambience, free amenities, great fireplaces, knowledgeable staff, and so much more !! We choose Stafford's Crooked River Lodge as a destination every year and have enjoyed during ANY of the seasons!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the big lodge feeling
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place….service and location great! Breakfast a little disappointing…but adequate. We will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

April

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with jacuzzi tub

Beautiful hotel. We enjoyed sitting by the firepit in the evening and the jacuzzi in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean. The staff was helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the hot tub after a day on Machinac Island! We hope to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third stay at the Crooked River Lodge. The pleasant surroundings, friendly staff, and large, clean rooms remain the strong points. However some of the furniture in our room, although charming, was worn and probably needed replaced or refurbished. The big disappointment was the included breakfast. When this property was owned by Staffords, one of the great pleasures of the Crooked River Lodge was its hot breakfast. Since the sale to new owners, it has been replaced by a "continental breakfast" that is no more than what you would get at any cheap, roadside chain hotel. (We noticed that they still had the hot breakfast choices posted on the wall -- perhaps a souvenir of better days?) I hope the new management can reverse the noticeable decline in what used to be a truly extraordinary lodging experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

leah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Less with new owners

We’ve stayed at this lodge several times. This time we noticed that the hot tub was filthy- black mold around edges, concrete around pool was dirty. The good breakfast has been downgraded. Rooms were clean but rundown needing paint etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous place to stay

I just happened to find Crooked River Lodge with a Google search. The photos looked nice. It’s close to Petoskey and the price was great. It only had 2 stars which is strange because this place is phenomenal. The staff was very friendly, the accommodations more than adequate. I appreciate that the interior is charming and warm. The grounds are gorgeous and the amenities (bikes, kayaks, gas fire pit, smores accoutrements, a fish pond AND fish food). What a hidden gem. We can’t wait to return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yongwon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This is the 2nd time we’ve been here and each time has been great! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The grounds are beautiful as is the view from the balcony.
View from our balcony of the beautiful patio and fire pit
Patio
Sunrise over the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025