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Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful garden retreat at Big Bear Lodge, where barbecue grills await outdoor cooking enthusiasts and family activities beckon nearby

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Located near the airport, Big Bear Lodge offers a quiet getaway with free in-room WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden or use the barbecue grills. The multilingual staff is praised for their helpfulness, and children enjoy a dedicated playground.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Partial lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial lake view
  • 57 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Stovetop
  • Partial lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • Partial lake view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Alpena, Big Bear Lodge is near the airport and near the beach. Thunder Bay River Lighthouse and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary and Julius C. and Marie Moran Peter Memorial Nature Sanctuary. Thunder Bowl Lanes and Lee's Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Visit our Alpena travel guide
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2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI, 49707

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
  • Lee's Miniature Golf
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blair Street Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Culver's
    5 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Neiman's Family Market
    6 min walk
  • JJ's Steak & Pizza House
    3 min drive

About this property

Big Bear Lodge

Motel near the airport
Consider a stay at Big Bear Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, freezers, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • 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

Pets not allowed

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 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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Big Bear Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Bear Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Big Bear Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Big Bear Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park, Starlite Beach, and Thunder Bowl Lanes. Lake Huron and Lee's Miniature Golf are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Big Bear Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 661 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous. Pleasant check in experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is a darling little roadside motel and we loved our stay! It was clean, had a full kitchen. You can walk to this FABULOUS Italian restaurant, try the seafood risotto and have a drink at the bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay here, and I plan on coming back to this hotel. Slept well, and it's nice and quiet. This is a great Mom and Pop hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Mom/ Pop place. Friendly & clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint Mom & Pop owned property. Enjoyed my stay. Convenient to town and nice view of Lake Huron.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff is friendly and the motel is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay. Warm hospitality from the owners along with a nice experience with the overall quality and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice reasonably priced place to sleep. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was quiet, quaint, and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed Staff were helpful Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managers were accommodating and friendly. Rooms are quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a enjoyable stay. It was comfortable except for I struggled keeping the A/C regulated. My wife and I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Good beds comfortable, clean, good location, friendly staff, Knowledgeable about the area. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners. Beach was just across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exact like it was described and captured in photos on Expedia. It’s a nice, clean, comfortable, roadside motel. The owners were super friendly and every have us great suggestions for dinner. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Retro motel. Cute and clean. Staff was very nice. Room was very small. Bathroom was tiny. Low toilet really needs to be replaced with a comfort level toilet.Low toilets are very hard for old, arthritic people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
The owners were lovely and the room was clean and the beds comfortable. However, there were a lot of spiders in the room and outside. I understand spiders can be a part of the Up North experience but it was a lot and made it hard to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Small room, but comfortable. Clean and quiet. Pleasant hosts. Great location across from Lake Huron.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family oriented. Owners are so kind & generous & always there to lend a helping hand no matter what time of the day or night. This was our 2nd stay here & there will be many more stays at this motel. Beautiful views of Lake Huron just across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful day. Comfortable beds, quiet, amazing decor. Very friendly owners. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025