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Big Bear Lodge

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Alpena motel

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A garden with various plants and decorative lights.
A building with a brick facade, a black door, and a window with blinds. There are purple Adirondack chairs and a planter with flowers on the porch.
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a bathroom, and a painting on the wall.
A rustic lodge with a welcoming sign, a covered porch, and a well-lit entrance.
A stone wall with a fireplace, a mounted television, and a wooden sculpture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Place, Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Starlite Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blair Street Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Partial Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white patterned bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Partial Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Lake View

A neatly made bed with patterned bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Lake View

  • Partial lake view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View

A motel with a row of flower planters along the walkway, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Alpena

Close to airport.You'll be steps from Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and a 5-minute walk from Starlite Beach. Thunder Bowl Lanes and Lake Huron are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Thunder Bowl Lanes - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Starlite Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blair Street Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bay View Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Polish Corner - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Bear Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Alpena motel
As a guest of Big Bear Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Big Bear Lodge also features a garden and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Alpena motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Big Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Alpena motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individually decorated
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Big Bear Lodge Alpena
Big Bear Alpena
Big Bear Lodge Motel
Big Bear Lodge Alpena
Big Bear Lodge Motel Alpena

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Bear Lodge to the airport?

Big Bear Lodge is 7.6 mi (14-min drive) away from the Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Bear Lodge?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lodge on Nov 1, 2026 start from $111, 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.

Does Big Bear Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Big Bear Lodge.

How close is Big Bear Lodge to the beach?

This motel is a short 4-minute walk from Starlite Beach and 0.8 mi (1-min drive) from Thomson Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Big Bear Lodge offer free breakfast?

Big Bear Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big Bear Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Big Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Big Bear Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Big Bear Lodge have a pool?

Big Bear Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Big Bear Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Big Bear Lodge to downtown Alpena?

Big Bear Lodge is 1.3 mi away from Alpena.

Big Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 732 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Cute and clean. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice picnic area with grills and picnic tables. Kitchenet was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were clean and well maintained. The owners were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the bed was comfortable along with the pillows. The couple that greeted me was very nice, friendly and kind. It was perfect for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge was wonderful. Quiet room, clean. Beautiful view. Very restful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was old and needed some upkeep on the grounds but the room was comfortable and clean. The park is across the street and there is an Italian bar/restaurant right next door. I would probably stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our 9th annual mother and son vacation and we always make sure we stay here at the Big Bear lodge! The owners are so nice and the cleaning gals are top notch. We love it here so much and plan on coming back every single year. Thank you so much for everything again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and well maintained. Sure the fixtures were dated, but that is part of the charm of an older property. The owners were friendly and very happy to make sure our stay was a good one.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, loved the charm ❤️ Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice mom and pop place with older rooms. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. Wasnt noisy and we were able to get a nights sleep. Close to places to eat and across from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to beach, comfy bed, coffee maker in room. And it was clean clean. Old, but clean. I like to call it charming! Great mom and pop spot. Will stay again if we come up for the fireworks!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great owners, very homey and comfortable beds Cllean bathroom, refrigerator, microwave, TV
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quaint, exactly what we needed the space for. Owners/staff were attentive, kind and just the sweetest!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bathroom tiles could use some work. New pillows would be appreciated, but the rooms are cute and clean and the owners are nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Clean room, very dated lodging and property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was cozy and very clean. The couple who owns the property is incredibly friendly and accommodating. Will absolutely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Big Bear Lodge. The sweetest couple own it and they were so accommodating. The room was thoughtfully planned out and very clean. The bed was comfortable. The air conditioning worked great. The grounds were nicely kept. And one of the owners does the artwork for the rooms and outside. She is quite good. The location is perfect, right across the street from Thunder Bay. There are restaurants within walking distance. We will definitely stay there again when we are in Alpena.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a fantastic find. This little gem was a really wonderful surprise. The couple that run the place were super friendly and the hotel was clean and comfortable. I love that the place has the feel of ‘my childhood’. I will definitely stay here on my next trip through
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean. Owners were super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to reach location, fantastic decor, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband has family/friends in Alpena so we make trip up there from Allegan usually every year and its coming tradition to stay in the familt suite at the Lodge. I know its for families but its perfect for us. Plenty of space. Has the feeling of being in your little apartment since I cant stand hotels. The big bear lodge is affordable, clean, comfy and quiet. Never have any issues. Sleep perfectly. Its conveniently located near restaurants and shopping and the lake. Absolutely love it. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everyone was very nice. Good location - walk to the farmers market, beach, splash pad, and food options. Not clean - Nail clipping and hair were abundant from previous renters. Calling the apartment a "two bedroom" is a stretch. There is a living room with a bed and another bedroom. "Lake view" is also a stretch, you can see a bit of the lake from the kitchen window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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