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Inn at the Alpine

2.0 star property
Families love the playground and mini golf at this friendly retreat, where the staff makes sure everyone has a great time during their stay

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Inn at the Alpine, near Heathlands Golf Course and Portage Lake, offers families a welcoming stay. Kids love the playground and mini golf in the garden. Everyone enjoys the outdoor barbecue area with furniture. Guests can use bicycle parking and connect to WiFi in their rooms.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Highlights

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

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The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, Park View | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Park View

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Bear Lake, Inn at the Alpine is in a rural area and near a boardwalk/promenade. Inspiration Point is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portage Lake and Heathlands Golf Course. Douglas Valley Winery and Little River Casino are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing and snowboarding. Visit our Bear Lake travel guide
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8127 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI, 49614

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake
    2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wolf River Golf Park
    5 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Heathlands Golf Course
    5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • James Lake
    5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Little River Casino
    8 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Grille 44
    8 min drive
  • Rosie's Place
    2 min drive
  • Northern Natural Cider House & Winery
    10 min drive
  • Miller's Northwood Market
    10 min drive
  • The Glenwood
    5 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
  • A fish cleaning table, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • Bicycle parking, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Budget Host Alpine Motor
Budget Host Alpine Motor Bear Lake
Budget Host Alpine Motor Lodge Bear Lake
Inn Alpine Budget Host Bear Lake
Inn Alpine Budget Host
Inn at the Alpine Motel
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?

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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Reviews

Inn at the Alpine Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 489 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly staff, excellent location for exploring the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pritish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to a scenic lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice little motel! The owners obviously care about it. Location is wonderful too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful grounds! Very clean room with nice comfortable beds. I will definitely stay again next time I’m in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Nice place to stay

Went up for a wedding and got a good price at the Alpine Inn. Owners are renovating and were very friendly and helpful. Very clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Very friendly check in and very smooth process. Room was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the best part is they have ice available!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheridan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and the staff was very personable. Informed about coffee and ice being in the front office. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Would definitely stay here again

Booked for one night after a day of golf and it was perfect. Extremely clean. May seem weird to mention but the water pressure was great and the bathroom/shower area was very clean. Staff was super friendly at check in and the dogs were sweet!! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Nice sized clean no frills room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful family owed place!! Great people, not too fancy but great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice places for eating and drinking close by. Very clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stay at Inn at the Alpine

There were food options provided during our stay. Bed was ok, was squeaky. Would have been nice to have more than 2 pillows per bed like most stays have 4 per bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is very warm and accommodating. Rooms are clean with fridge , TV and microwave. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our first stay at Inn at the Alpine. We have traveled extensively and this is one of the nicest hotels we have stayed in. The cleanliness of the room certainly exceeded our expectations. The gentleman at the reception desk was very friendly and the check in process was easy. We would highly recommend this facility when visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms, Comfortable Beds. Those are my priority. This motel delivered. This is a travel-lodge style motel that is well maintained and scrupulously clean. It’s a no-frills property (but you came up here for the lakes and forest, anyway, right) with friendly staff and comfortable beds. It’s a good location. It’s a very good value. We knew were getting in late. We called ahead and got an entry code for our room. They left the light on. We got advice about the area and a coupon for breakfast at a very nice local restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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