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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
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
  • 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)
  • 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
(15 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 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
  • ‪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

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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

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

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 Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked River Lodge on Jan 11, 2026 start from $105.49, 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. 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

Thomas

Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

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

James

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Laurie

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Norman

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third stay at the Crooked River Lodge. The pleasant surroundings, friendly staff, and large, clean rooms remain the strong points. However some of the furniture in our room, although charming, was worn and probably needed replaced or refurbished. The big disappointment was the included breakfast. When this property was owned by Staffords, one of the great pleasures of the Crooked River Lodge was its hot breakfast. Since the sale to new owners, it has been replaced by a "continental breakfast" that is no more than what you would get at any cheap, roadside chain hotel. (We noticed that they still had the hot breakfast choices posted on the wall -- perhaps a souvenir of better days?) I hope the new management can reverse the noticeable decline in what used to be a truly extraordinary lodging experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025