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Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Exterior
River View Stairway Access Family Suite | Private kitchen
River View Stairway Access Family Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Exterior
Stafford's Crooked River Lodge & Suites offers tranquility and fun on the riverbank. Enjoy continental breakfast, kayaking, a firepit, arcade/game room, garden, spa tub, free WiFi, and attentive staff for a complete experience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706

What's nearby

  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Petoskey State Park - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 21 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 22 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 24 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Crooked River Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Crooked River Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

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

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Crooked River Lodge
Staffords Crooked River
Staffords Crooked River Alanson
Staffords Crooked River Lodge
Staffords Crooked River Lodge Alanson
Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Alanson
Stafford's Crooked River Lodge
Stafford's Crooked River Alanson
Stafford's Crooked River
Crooked River Lodge Hotel
Crooked River Lodge Alanson
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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Suites

Frequently asked questions

Does Crooked River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from April 3 to April 10.

Is Crooked River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Crooked River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crooked River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Crooked River Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crooked Lake, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery, and Cheboiganing Preserve. Pickerel Lake and Hidden River Golf and Casting Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Crooked River Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 755 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Very nice amenities with so much offered to the guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Amenities
This is the 2nd time we’ve been here and each time has been great! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The grounds are beautiful as is the view from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crooked River is a great place, love the rooms, grounds, nature & located close to many other waterfront cities. Staff all very welcoming & friendly & helped me arrange flower delivery for my wife for our anniversary. Definitely will be back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so nice and peaceful and had such a homey feel. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and accommodating. Rooms were clean. Property was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had fun going kayaking, swimming in the pool, and playing games! Super friendly staff and beautiful nature behind the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent. The lodge was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge in a scenic setting. The suite was very nice, and we enjoyed the view from the balcony. Very comfortable bed. The breakfast was very good, and the breakfast room attendant was very friendly. The front desk staff were courteous and helpful. The lobby area and outside sitting area with the fire pit were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the entire facility was inviting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruthette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything I wanted in a place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Good value. Clean with helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beichen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Free bike and kayak rentals, warm staff, loved all the thoughtful decorations in the hotel common areas. Continental breakfast was okay. Would recommend for all travelers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful & comfortable Very family friendly Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Think Great Wolf Lodge without the obnoxious water park. Family friendly with indoor pool (didn't use) and spacious dock, fishing and water access. You'll have a short drive for lunch and dinner, but breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Good breakfast. Great fire out back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been to Crooked River Lodge a few times. Always enjoyed it. Took the kids this time, they also had a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful natural setting. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this place is extremely underrated. I loved every bit of it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crooked Rivers property and outdoor amenities were really great. Loved that they offered free biking, kayaking, and walking trails. Every room had a balcony or patio and the view was beautiful and serene. The rooms were dark and quiet for a good nights sleep. Only improvement to wish for was an update to the room interiors as they were a bit dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the rooms are starting to need a little updating, it was clean, neat and comfortable. The property itself offered a lot to do with free kayaks, a fish pond, large yard and inside and outside fire pit. The staff was friendly and helpful. There was a nice sized pool and hot tub. Free breakfast in the morning. AND economical!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris

Sat this morning and watched the stream roll off the water. 💦 so good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Nice loft area with games and pool table. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donita

Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay! Quiet, clean, comfortable. Lots of opportunities for outdoor activities including bicycling and kayaking. Good sized rooms. Very nice pool and hot tub as well as other amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the stay but the weather was unsettled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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