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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
Exterior
River View Stairway Access Family Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub | Living room | TV

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706

What's nearby

  • 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
  • The Highlands - 22 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 24 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Randy's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬12 min drive

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 with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

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
The property will be renovating from May 23 2025 to May 29 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

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Staffords Crooked River
Staffords Crooked River Alanson
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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Alanson
Stafford's Crooked River Lodge
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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. The property will be renovating the pool from May 23 2025 to May 29 2025 (completion date subject to change).

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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Crooked River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 701 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable stay. The bad thing was couldn't use pool and hot tub shut down for service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere is warm and inviting. While the room décor is somewhat dated, it complements the woodsy character of the lodge and adds to its cozy, nostalgic feel. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would happily return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, visited multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from all rooms based on the building layout. Large Outdoor gas fireplace is a nice feature, along with onsite walking trail. They advertised a full breakfast, which it is not. There were no cooked eggs, bacon or sausage/ham. As such, it is a choice of only high sugar "foods" with the only exception being a fruitbowl with oranges/bananas and also boiled eggs. Since we were not interested in a sugarfest, we could not avail ourselves of the "included breakfast" and had to go up the street to "Bobs" to get what we consider a "full breakfast".
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family tradition to come to this cozy hotel during holidays. Decorated so pretty and lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Perfect Getaway

We were looking for an overnight escape with a relaxing atmosphere and amenities. The Lodge did not disappoint and we really enjoyed our stay!! The coziness of the lobby and loft area were wonderful. Enjoyed sitting in the comfortable furniture and reading, playing pool and the exercise room. The breakfast was very good as well as the beverage and snack options. We can't say enough good things about our stay. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Great Stay

Our stay here was wounderful. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Our room was very clean, modern looking with a very nice color scheme. The view was nice overlooking Crooked River. I am sure it would be super fun in warmer months as there are open spaces to roam or go boating. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast, walk and biking paths, large firepit, easy drive to activities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Theodore

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, great breakfast and personable chef.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent rooms, friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haeden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, overall great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are a lot of amenities for all the ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to enjoy family time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Place!!! Definitely will be back, actually deciding what dates to book for our next trip up north!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Retreat by the water.

Lovely spot. Restful and loved the firepit where we made new friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Amazing stay

The room was great after a long drive. I sat on the balcony for awhile and then went down to the pool with the waterfall, the hot tub was relaxing, and after a hot shower in my room , sat by the fire with some of the other guests and talked till bed time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

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

Nice place!

Nice place and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole property was amazing, we had the best time. Looking forward to returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Great Stay

Great rustic atmosphere with the stone fireplace inside and outside gas fire pit. The room was very spacious and had a nice balcony. Staff was helpful and nice. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a lodge where you have everything there. People come to enjoy the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024