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Inn at the Alpine

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel in Bear Lake with free parking

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Beach
Lobby
Reception
Lobby lounge
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Park View | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Park View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8127 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI, 49614

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • James Lake - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Little River Casino - 10 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 20 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 29 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Inn at the Alpine

Family-friendly motel near Portage Lake
Located close to Heathlands Golf Course, Inn at the Alpine provides mini golf, a garden, and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • Bicycle parking, a TV in the lobby, and a fish cleaning table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and January 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Budget Host Alpine Motor Bear Lake
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Inn at the Alpine Bear Lake
Inn at the Alpine by Budget Host
Inn at the Alpine Motel Bear Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn at the Alpine pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Inn at the Alpine?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn at the Alpine?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inn at the Alpine?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inn at the Alpine located?

This family-friendly Bear Lake motel is located in a rural location, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Portage Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Heathlands Golf Course and Douglas Valley Winery. Little River Casino and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Inn at the Alpine Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 435 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Easy to get to...the owners are great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean nice size rooms and pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our trip was quick but very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older facility that the owners are working hard to update. It was very comfortable and Tanya and Kevin were great to work with.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Amenities
It was central to every thing I had going on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and for the price, the accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real nice folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Family friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marijude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

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

Great stay

Pork chop the dog was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall cleanliness of rooms and location was excellent. Inn close to fun putt putt, tasty restaurants, Sleeping Bear dunes, Arcadia dunes, marsh and beach and Empire Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint and cute

Wonderfully adorable motel in a lake town. Was there for business and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is super clean. Staff is very friendly beds are comfortable more to say.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was a little outdated, but besides that it a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

FLORIN

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

Beautiful place

Weather was amazing, the place was beautiful, outside setting very pleasant, very roomy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin and overall very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to Onekama/Portage Lake. Reasonably priced and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was in a great location and the room was very spacious. Everything was very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners and good coffee! Located in a Natural Setting near some of Michigan's most Beautiful Scenery!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was nice, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Fall tour

We stay here on our fall anniversary trips from time to time. Very close to casino. Clean and very quiet.
View of parking lot towards road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024