Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverside hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Lobby
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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, River View | Private kitchen
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 NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • River view
  • 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 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 - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Burt Lake - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Riverside hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Crooked River Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to 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 30 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked River Lodge on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$221.81, 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. 692 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 812 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NICK, FARMINGTON HILLS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Convenient drop lot for boats
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, relaxing experience. Will be returning again to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff and a beautiful facility. Free kayaks were a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant surprise! Website undersells it. Beautiful grounds, inside clean, lots to offer families staying multiple days. Told family for future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet. Location allowed us to be within a hour or less of Sault St. Marie, Petoskey, Harbor Springs andore
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with many free conveniences. The only down side is it's quite a drive to the nearest city, but so serene I'll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful, room and facilities were clean and comfortable, view of the river and outdoor firepit exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Get away 2 day trip for my husband and I. We had a great time, the weather was great the hotel was beautiful. The room was clean ,there was plenty of towels. We enjoyed setting on the balcony.The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the best hotel we’ve ever stayed at ! Already planning to return !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wish they still had popcorn! And buying marshmallows AND sticks there seemed cheesy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry, Milford

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

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to unwind and relax and a great base camp at reasonable price with FIRST Class Amenities and staff !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Brighton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistently great service, great pool, phenomenal ambience, free amenities, great fireplaces, knowledgeable staff, and so much more !! We choose Stafford's Crooked River Lodge as a destination every year and have enjoyed during ANY of the seasons!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the big lodge feeling
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place….service and location great! Breakfast a little disappointing…but adequate. We will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

April

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean. The staff was helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the hot tub after a day on Machinac Island! We hope to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025