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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
Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen
Fireplace
Porch
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

Explore the area

Map
2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen

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 | Room amenity

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View | Mini-refrigerator

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

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

  • Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬5 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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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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 17 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lodge on 25 June 2025 start from AU$162.55, 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.

Big Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 598 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but clean; we stayed here for the night that we were in Alpena. It was during winter; very pleased that the room temperature wasn't freezing cold when we checked in. Parking lot and walk ways were cleared, salted not slippery. We'd definitely stay at this Ma&Pop lodge again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Old Time Motel- Excellent!

If you need a fancy place with new everything- stay away- BUT if you like (or love in my case) small older motels stay here. Clean, showers great- new bed and excellent cable system. Stay away from the chain hotels and give this place a try!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Do not stay here

When i booked the room i had listed we were traveling with animals. The hotels website says nothing about no pets. AFTER I booked 2 non refundable rooms about an hour later i got a message from the hotel on the hotels.com app saying no pets were allowed and no marijuana on the premises. Me and one of me fellow travelers both have United States registered service dogs and the man at the front desk was extreamly rude, was asking VERY inappropriate questions about my disability and was trying to turn us away. He then grilled us on weather we had marijuana on us or in our vehicle's. It was very uncomfortable. I tried to tell him that its against the law to ask me what my specific disability was and that he could only ask what services the dog performs and he was getting angry about it and argumentative. 10/10 would not recommend this place. Also when booking both rooms were listed as "lake view" there was 0 view of the lake from our rooms. It actually sits pretty far from the lake and has houses blocking almost everything. This hotel is shiesty and was pulling some wierd stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

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

Not bad for the price

We had a very clean room. Bring your slippers because the floors are cold. Also the heater was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Facilities are old, but in very good condition. Bedding was clean, comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, clean room and a great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eliza

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and property advised that due to water boiler leak the room heating was down. They would put a space heater in the room and leave it unlocked. When we arrived the heater must have tripped the circuit breaker because it was off as were most of the plugs in the room and lights in bedroom, closet, bathroom and lamp. No one returned calls or texts. We stayed in dark room and used our phone flashlights for bathroom, shaving, showering and getting dressed. I don’t think it’s overly safe to leave a room open with an unattended heater, or not have any way to reach the property or front desk after 10PM in case there is a serious issue. In the morning manager / owner was nice and certainly polite but not too worried about going to see the issues or finding a way to remedy the inconveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Worth a visit

This place is very transparent. They claim the property is 70 years old. It being as old as it is it’s very nice. Shows some aspects of age but I enjoyed my stay. For the price I got what I paid for. If need I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Have never stayed anywhere that was so clean! Housekeeping gave us a room refresh on Saturday for our weekend stay. The room has a lot of character complete with original tile! Was an amazing location. Price for what you get is completely fair. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks Big Bear we had a great time visiting Alpena!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

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

Cute retro hotel

Cute family owned hotel. It’s an old place that has been refurbished and retained retro style with modern conveniences (wifi, refrigerator, microwave).It’s well taken care of, clean, comfortable, and in good location. Proprietors were very friendly. My only recommendation for the owners is add some curtains to better block out light (this is a common hotel issue). I will definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenny

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was probably built in the 60's and hasn't had anything done as far as improvements since. Don't know where it got its 9.0 rating, was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was comfortable. Good size with large bathroom and shower. The downside is room service will come in whether you want them to or not.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
A nice property, clean, quiet & convenient location for our weekend trip!😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of proprieters, free Wifi. Blind was broken so used toilet paper to cover hole.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is owned by a nice family who are very friendly and helpful with information about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and the motel was a wonderful mom and pop place! Much better than any of the big chains. I loved the fact that it was older but well cared for. The beds were very comfortable, although they could do with some new pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you're ever in the Alpena, Michigan area, consider the Big Bear Lodge. The motel is seventy years old, but very well maintained. Clean, quaint, and the owners are all you could ask for, kind and informative! In the lobby there are even paintings made by her! A great experience! The rooms are clean, and the beds are comfy! You're definitely going to want to make reservations as with anyplace that shines in what they do, you don't want to be taking chances that they're full up!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024