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Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this Alanson hotel

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Exterior
River View Stairway Access Family Suite | Private kitchen
River View Stairway Access Family Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Petoskey State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • River view
  • 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

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

  • River view
  • 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 - 1.6 miles
  • Pickerel Lake - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Petoskey State Park - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 22 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 27 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Randy's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬12 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.

Languages

English

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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

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
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 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 May 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked River Lodge on May 28, 2025 start from $142.49, 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. 599 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 699 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

8/10 Good

Theodore, Malvern

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Our stay here was wounderful. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Our room was very clean, modern looking with a very nice color scheme. The view was nice overlooking Crooked River. I am sure it would be super fun in warmer months as there are open spaces to roam or go boating. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AARON K

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daysi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, visited multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family tradition to come to this cozy hotel during holidays. Decorated so pretty and lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and Friendly

This is the 5th year we've stayed to enjoy our family Christmas tradition here. The staff is absolutely amazing! Every one is super friendly, always available for any queations, suggestions, or any help they can offer. Every part of the inside and out is gorgeous and well maintained! The game room upstairs offers nice, relaxing family time as well. They offer a very nice, hot breakfast daily. And also tea, water, coffee and hot chocolate all day day long in the lobby. Sitting out back by the fire and soaking in the outdoors is wonderful and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are a lot of amenities for all the ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Already excited for our return!!

Perfection!! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Vicky who was outstanding and helpful!! Customer service was top notch and the room was very clean with an amazing view!! We are already looking forward to returning!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Retreat by the water.

Lovely spot. Restful and loved the firepit where we made new friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024