Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
Fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Place, Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Starlite Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lee's Miniature Golf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Partial Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Lake View

  • Partial lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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.

What's nearby

  • Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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
  • Blair Street Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Steak & Pizza House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Bear Lodge

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Phone
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 19 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lodge on 21 Jun 2026 start from NZ$180, 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. 399 out of 678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 678 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old Fashion and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to reach location, fantastic decor, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean owners were very pleasant will definitely come back soon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice non chain motor lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Michaela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dr. Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay here, and I plan on coming back to this hotel. Slept well, and it's nice and quiet. This is a great Mom and Pop hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous. Pleasant check in experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

robert

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
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff is friendly and the motel is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is a darling little roadside motel and we loved our stay! It was clean, had a full kitchen. You can walk to this FABULOUS Italian restaurant, try the seafood risotto and have a drink at the bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice reasonably priced place to sleep. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Mom/ Pop place. Friendly & clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint Mom & Pop owned property. Enjoyed my stay. Convenient to town and nice view of Lake Huron.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just loved it there it was clean , nicely decorated , up to date but stll the look of a mom & pop's hotel also loved the walk across to the beach even when is under renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely mom and pop place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was quiet, quaint, and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quiet place and cozy. Can definitely see it’s older charm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025