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Crooked River Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious lobby with a stone wall, wooden staircase, and a central chandelier.
A lodge with a large patio area, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A large log cabin-style building with multiple balconies, large windows, and a stone chimney.
A wooden dock with a covered structure, a boat, and a grassy area with trees in the background.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a kitchen with a central island, and a dining area with bar stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a decorative wall piece above the beds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A neatly made bed with a checkered throw blanket, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a phone.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

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

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, coffee/tea in a common area and free use of bicycles. 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

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crooked River Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

As a guest of Crooked River Lodge, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. 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
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Crooked River Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. This Alanson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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Staffords Crooked River
Staffords Crooked River Alanson
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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Alanson
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Crooked River Lodge Hotel
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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 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked River Lodge on 15 Nov 2026 start from NZ$255, 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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 812 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 957 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at Crooked River Lodge was amazing!!! The pool and hot tub for adults is open 24 hours! Everything is super clean and the staff is super friendly! We loved our stay here and will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Tesla destination charger available. Breakfast could be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice property with access to the water. Very nice pool and fire pit. The breakfast however was no better than the Hampton Inn - poor. There's a great bakery in Alanson. Too bad the Crooked River Lodge doesn't take advantage of it .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Very Clean and helpful staff. Beautuful property and well maintained grounds. The breakfast was mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The fire pit was fabulous and a nice place to meet fellow travelers! Close to wineries!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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We had a lovely time. The room was great and we enjoyed the pool being open 24/7 and also the free kayaks. I gave it a 4 star review because the rooms are quite noisy (you hear your neighbors a lot) and the pillows were very uncomfortable. Everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is beautiful. We kayaked using their kayaks in the river. The sunrises were gorgeous. The service was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is definitely an older property but for the most part well kept. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was fun to take the kayaks out. The only negative was that fishing off the docks was discouraged even though the actual fishing dock was underwater due to the river being too high due to earlier rains. All in all we had a very pleasant stay here. It was easy to get from here to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place. Staff was wonderful and place was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this property! So beautiful and cozy! The fire pit out back, gorgeous lobby and game loft. Very nice rooms, all with the lovely view. Great staff too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fire pit was great! Breakfast was minimalist. Room was nice. Views of the balcony were lovely. Staff were very nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was open all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Very nice place . Good free breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This property is beautiful, the staff are friendly and there is something to do for everyone. It
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just a great time - nice lodge feel. Meticulous grounds. Beautiful sunrises along the river. Beds very comfortable. Rooms spacious. Everything clean and well kept. Pool beautiful. Nice fireplace and firpit. Housekeeping exceptional. A few nice choices for breakfast. Just a fabulous place to stay - we'll return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff were very professional and friendly. The lodge and room were clean not crisp. The A/C was loud. The rooms were old and outdated. The property was beautiful and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is a gem! It's very clean and the staff is super friendly. It's a peaceful, tranquil escape.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Way overpriced. Nothing nice to say at all. Kids running thru hallways Breakfast terrible. Ran out of coffee. Very run down Internet makes it look fabulous. Would have rather stayed anywhere else
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, clean room, nice hot tub and pool area in the morning; afternoon it's being used as a drinking venue and daycare. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cleanest smelling sheets ever. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We liked the new carpet!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Loved the nature all around the property and the small town vibes. Everyone was super nice and helpful. Loved the balcony to see the sunrise. The pool And hot tub being open 24hours for adults was amazing. So peaceful around the fire pit, made some s'mores. Game/ hangout area was great, felt like being at home in the living room. The room was clean. The only thing was I would have liked to have a microwave in the room. For late night snacks. The breakfast was good, loved the waffles. The ladies kept the breakfast area super stocked up. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026