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Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverside relaxation meets recreation at this welcoming lodge, where peaceful moments by the water balance perfectly with billiards and arcade games

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River View Stairway Access Family Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Crooked River Lodge (Alanson)
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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(15 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Alanson, Crooked River Lodge is on a river. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Hidden River Golf and Casting Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and University of Michigan Biological Station. Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting. Visit our Alanson travel guide
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6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706

What's nearby

  • Adult and Baby Loon Bonding in a Lake
    Crooked Lake
    2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery
    Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery
    4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • beach near Walter Dow Park
    4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cheboiganing Preserve
    4 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Pickerel Lake
    7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Piper's Mighty Good Pizza
    10 min drive
  • Brutus Camp Deli
    4 min drive
  • Nubs Pub
    18 min drive
  • Northwood Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Dutch Oven Yarn Shop
    16 min walk

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

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

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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Crooked River Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 736 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 861 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property! So beautiful and cozy! The fire pit out back, gorgeous lobby and game loft. Very nice rooms, all with the lovely view. Great staff too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean room, nice hot tub and pool area in the morning; afternoon it's being used as a drinking venue and daycare. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice property, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay! We only stayed the one night, but throughly enjoyed our stay; the in room balcony overlooking the tranquil river was lovely. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay the staff was super nice and the locations and amenities were great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice & the staff was friendly & welcoming. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious. The front desk staff was so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful if anything was requested. We enjoyed the full game room. I especially appreciated that they had a delicious gluten free bread and muffin options included in the continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neethu

The rooms were very clean and spacious! The staff were friendly and efficient. We were in Pellston for the weekend and this is a great place go stay! FhryWe hope to be back during the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, warm environment, great for families
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, the staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, great ambiance and super friendly staff with lively surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outdoor ambience, especially the patio fire ring. Rooms are very comfortable and nearby dining options are many.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to unwind and relax and a great base camp at reasonable price with FIRST Class Amenities and staff !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean hotel! The staff were very friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistently great service, great pool, phenomenal ambience, free amenities, great fireplaces, knowledgeable staff, and so much more !! We choose Stafford's Crooked River Lodge as a destination every year and have enjoyed during ANY of the seasons!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was clean and spacious, loved the view also! The staff was extremely friendly, informative and accommodating! The breakfast area was clean and well stocked with a decent selection, the ladies working there were so nice! This was an amazing experience, thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place….service and location great! Breakfast a little disappointing…but adequate. We will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the crooked River. Convenient to Petoskey and surrounding area. Very clean with many nice touches.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with many free conveniences. The only down side is it's quite a drive to the nearest city, but so serene I'll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean. The staff was helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the hot tub after a day on Machinac Island! We hope to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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.
View from our balcony of the beautiful patio and fire pit
Patio
Sunrise over the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

NICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Convenient drop lot for boats
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025