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Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron

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Front of property – evening/night
Porch
Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen
Property amenity
Fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Explore the area

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2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Starlite Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lee's Miniature Golf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

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

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Alpena

Big Bear Lodge places you steps from Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Starlite Beach. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find barbecues, a picnic area and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Alpena motel include Lake Huron and Thunder Bowl Lanes.
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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
  • ‪Pompeyo’s Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Bear Lodge

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron
As a guest of Big Bear Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Big Bear Lodge also features a garden and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Alpena motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Big Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Alpena motel 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

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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 smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Big Bear Lodge?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Big Bear Lodge?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lodge on 4 Oct 2025 start from AU$176.61, 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 Big Bear Lodge?

Yep, Big Bear Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Big Bear Lodge?

Yep, Big Bear Lodge is a short 4-minute walk from Starlite Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Big Bear Lodge?

No, Big Bear Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Big Bear Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Big Bear Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Big Bear Lodge 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 645 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its a very nice mom and pop resort.The owners were very friendly really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very old, not kept up, not very clean (baseboards, window sills etc). Beds very soft/uncomfortable. Our first room had ants & we had to move to another. People who worked desk were nice tho. That's all I can say good about the place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Rainbow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff is friendly and the motel is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Small room, but comfortable. Clean and quiet. Pleasant hosts. Great location across from Lake Huron.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place had an old school vibe which I really liked. The woman that owns the place with her husband was very personable and made a good suggestion for dinner. Once in my room it seemed like I was transported to the North woods, besides being very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful day. Comfortable beds, quiet, amazing decor. Very friendly owners. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice reasonably priced place to sleep. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Good beds comfortable, clean, good location, friendly staff, Knowledgeable about the area. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet snd peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean but used too much Lysol. Had to air out room for an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again. Not sure what the he area might be like at summers peak, but quiet in late spring
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay. Warm hospitality from the owners along with a nice experience with the overall quality and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Very nice

Very nice place! The beds are super comfy. Probably one of the best hotel beds ive slept on in my travels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here if you need a place to stay 😁
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Nice roadside motel, Alpena MI

Nice older motel that room had been renovated. Across street from Lake Huron and park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025