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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
Lobby
River View Stairway Access Family Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706
  • Place, Crooked Lake
  • Place, Petoskey State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 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 Vine Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Petoskey State Park - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 21 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 22 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 24 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬14 min walk

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

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 Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked River Lodge on Nov 17, 2025 start from $112.49, 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. 677 out of 796 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 796 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 796 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 796 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 796 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

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

Jim

Traveled 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

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crooked Rivers property and outdoor amenities were really great. Loved that they offered free biking, kayaking, and walking trails. Every room had a balcony or patio and the view was beautiful and serene. The rooms were dark and quiet for a good nights sleep. Only improvement to wish for was an update to the room interiors as they were a bit dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris

Traveled with partner
Sat this morning and watched the stream roll off the water. 💦 so good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Think Great Wolf Lodge without the obnoxious water park. Family friendly with indoor pool (didn't use) and spacious dock, fishing and water access. You'll have a short drive for lunch and dinner, but breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Northern Michigan an enchanting experience!

Amazing outdoor scenery and amazing facility, making the trip pleasant and comfortable. Just lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beichen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Free bike and kayak rentals, warm staff, loved all the thoughtful decorations in the hotel common areas. Continental breakfast was okay. Would recommend for all travelers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

January

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed with our two young kids. We loved the tranquility of the property. Loved that there was a pool and little play place for the kids at the lodge. The rooms were spacious and cozy. Everything was comfortable and quiet. It’s perfect for a getaway and close to Indian river, petoskey. Harbor springs etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hadel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very nice property, room was very nice, staff was very friendly. We have been coming to this Lodge for five years, at least twice a year, we were greatly disappointed that they had eliminated their hot breakfast. The breakfast was what made the Crooked River Lodge unique, they took out the juice machine, cut back on variety of breads they had and a few other things. They no longer have mouthwash available in the rooms. New ownship has not made this better. This was a destination facility for us, we will be now be looking for a replacement due to the major let down from this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Doyle

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

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been to Crooked River Lodge a few times. Always enjoyed it. Took the kids this time, they also had a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

We go every year!

The grounds are stunning, nice amenities- the free breakfast is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property. Very quiet. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. View from rooms absolutely lovely. Fire pit every night and morning for coffee and s'mores, plus big stone fireplace inside between soaring windows for the view. Sweet village location for quiet visit but close to Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Harbor Springs and Petoskey for more adventures. Kayaks and bikes onsite. Surrounded by beautiful rural countryside literally minutes away. What's not to love? We will return for sure!
Morning sunrise with river mist.
Sunrise over the Crooked River
Nighttime fire pit time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this place is extremely underrated. I loved every bit of it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful natural setting. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the stay but the weather was unsettled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Donita

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay! Quiet, clean, comfortable. Lots of opportunities for outdoor activities including bicycling and kayaking. Good sized rooms. Very nice pool and hot tub as well as other amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruthette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything I wanted in a place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025