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Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this Alanson hotel

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Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
River View Stairway Access Family Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub | Living area | TV

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 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Alanson

On river.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Alanson hotel, you'll find Crooked Lake and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Also, Cheboiganing Preserve is within 3 miles (5 km) and Pickerel Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pickerel Lake - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Burt Lake - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Enjoy the indoor pool at this Alanson hotel
Crooked River Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Game 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 hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This Alanson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available

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 April 3 to April 10:
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Crooked River Lodge to the airport?

Crooked River Lodge is 8.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crooked River Lodge?

As of Feb 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked River Lodge on Mar 17, 2026 start from $102.0, excluding 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.

Does Crooked River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crooked River Lodge.

How close is Crooked River Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 11.2 mi (19-min drive) from Devoe Beach and 11.5 mi (19-min drive) from Harbor Springs Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Crooked River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Crooked River Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Crooked River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Odawa Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Crooked River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Crooked River Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Crooked River Lodge have a pool?

Crooked River Lodge features an indoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from April 3 to April 10.

Does Crooked River Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Crooked River Lodge to downtown Alanson?

Crooked River Lodge is 0.5 mi away from Alanson.

Crooked River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 818 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We visited the area to take Fall color photos. I ran across this beautiful lodge and booked a room. The room was very big! The view was lovely. The beds were comfy and the bed linens were snowy white and very easy on my sensitive skin. I was surprised that the pool was open all night (adults only during those hours!) And there was a fire pit going all night too! It was a weeknight and I hoped they might bring our biscuits and gravy,but sadly, no. I read that sometimes they do bring in some hot breakfast items. They did have waffles you could make though and my husband did that. Their granola was delish! I spied the boiled eggs and that was the only negative… Ibit into it and chewed and found they had missed some shell. Yuck! That threw off my appetite. But, it was the only negative of the trip. Next time, I will inspect more closely! The big gathering room was inviting!! A lovely fire was going, the weather was rainy and foggy much of the time. We will definitely want to stay there again!! Staff were friendly and helpful. Here are a few photos of the grounds. We stayed in late October 2025. There were lots of things in the lodge for anyone who likes to play games and such, but we are retired people. We didn’t check those out but they sounded like fun things to explore. kayaks were available for our use too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was clean and spacious, loved the view also! The staff was extremely friendly, informative and accommodating! The breakfast area was clean and well stocked with a decent selection, the ladies working there were so nice! This was an amazing experience, thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel patio area wonderful. Lived the coffee and fire. Room a bit dated. Grounds upkeep very good. Very pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

Very disappointed you got rid of the hot breakfast. Might factor into where we stay the next time we’re up there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Hoover

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Friendly at check in. Fire pit. Hot coffee In lobby 24 hours a day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the crooked River. Convenient to Petoskey and surrounding area. Very clean with many nice touches.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Kalamazoo

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was great! The facility exceeded our expectations. The staff was super. A surprise was that all of the water supplied to the hotel is from artesian wells and tasted great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish we would have
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Very nicely laid out rooms. Carpet needed to be replaced. Looked like they were getting ready to change it out. Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

The staff was very welcoming and provided helpful information. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The setting is beautiful with many amenities inside and outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean hotel! The staff were very friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICK, FARMINGTON HILLS

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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