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Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby
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$299
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(19 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brutus Camp Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nubs Pub - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Crooked River Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, a 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
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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Alanson
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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 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked River Lodge on 21 June 2026 start from AU$299, 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. 736 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 861 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice property, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay loved the area and the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruslan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay the staff was super nice and the locations and amenities were great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotub was questionable but other then that we loved it here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice & the staff was friendly & welcoming. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a really kind and courteous staff! Rooms are clean and well appointed, great views, and plenty to do! 100% recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staff, cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious. The front desk staff was so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful if anything was requested. We enjoyed the full game room. I especially appreciated that they had a delicious gluten free bread and muffin options included in the continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beautiful view, fire pit burning calm setting, enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the lodge, my favorite was the community fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neethu

The rooms were very clean and spacious! The staff were friendly and efficient. We were in Pellston for the weekend and this is a great place go stay! FhryWe hope to be back during the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, warm environment, great for families
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, the staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, great ambiance and super friendly staff with lively surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outdoor ambience, especially the patio fire ring. Rooms are very comfortable and nearby dining options are many.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

larry

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