Big Bear Lodge

Travelers find a peaceful garden retreat at Big Bear Lodge, where barbecue grills await outdoor cooking enthusiasts and family activities beckon nearby

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Dates

January 2026

17

February 2026

Front of property - Big Bear Lodge (Alpena)

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View - Big Bear Lodge (Alpena)

Front of property – evening/night - Big Bear Lodge (Alpena)

Located near the airport, Big Bear Lodge offers a quiet getaway with free in-room WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden or use the barbecue grills. The multilingual staff is praised for their helpfulness, and children enjoy a dedicated playground.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Tonight

Jan 17 - Jan 18

Tomorrow

Jan 18 - Jan 19

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

1 bed

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Freezer

28 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Fridge

TV

2 bedrooms

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

57 sq m
2 bedrooms
Partial lake view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Fridge

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Stovetop

46 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Freezer

21 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Alpena, Big Bear Lodge is near the airport and near the beach. Thunder Bay River Lighthouse and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary and Julius C. and Marie Moran Peter Memorial Nature Sanctuary. Thunder Bowl Lanes and Lee's Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

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2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI, 49707

What's nearby

Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Thunder Bowl Lanes - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Starlite Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Lee's Miniature Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Alpena County Library - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
‪Neiman's Family Market - ‬6 min walk
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Bear Lodge

Motel near the airport

Consider a stay at Big Bear Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Free self-parking
Multilingual staff and barbecues
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
TVs with cable channels
Fridges, freezers and coffee/tea makers

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Pool
Spa pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

Playground

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
Playground

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

More

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Freezer
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Individual decor
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Big Bear Lodge Alpena

Big Bear Alpena

Big Bear Lodge Motel

Big Bear Lodge Alpena

Big Bear Lodge Motel Alpena

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bear Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Bear Lodge?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lodge on 21 Jan 2026 start from AU$142.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big Bear Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bear Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Big Bear Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park, Starlite Beach and Thunder Bowl Lanes. Lake Huron and Lee's Miniature Golf are also within 10 minutes.

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Big Bear Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

8 Oct 2025

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

Easy to reach location, fantastic decor, friendly staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

8 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very courteous. Pleasant check in experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

17 Oct 2025

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

this is a darling little roadside motel and we loved our stay! It was clean, had a full kitchen. You can walk to this FABULOUS Italian restaurant, try the seafood risotto and have a drink at the bar!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Dennis

24 Sept 2025

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

I had an excellent stay here, and I plan on coming back to this hotel. Slept well, and it's nice and quiet. This is a great Mom and Pop hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

9 Sept 2025

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

Very nice Mom/ Pop place. Friendly & clean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

PAULA

31 July 2025

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

Nice quaint Mom & Pop owned property. Enjoyed my stay. Convenient to town and nice view of Lake Huron.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

14 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

8 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel staff is friendly and the motel is clean.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

1 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice reasonably priced place to sleep. Great location.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

23 Apr 2025

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay. Warm hospitality from the owners along with a nice experience with the overall quality and stay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

6 July 2025

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

lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

1 Sept 2025

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

Very comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

2 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The property was quiet, quaint, and close to town.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

12 July 2025

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

Comfortable bed Staff were helpful Quiet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

30 July 2025

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

The managers were accommodating and friendly. Rooms are quaint.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

12 July 2025

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

It was a enjoyable stay. It was comfortable except for I struggled keeping the A/C regulated. My wife and I would stay there again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul K.

6 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Retro motel. Cute and clean. Staff was very nice. Room was very small. Bathroom was tiny. Low toilet really needs to be replaced with a comfort level toilet.Low toilets are very hard for old, arthritic people.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

1 July 2025

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

Very friendly owners. Beach was just across the street.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

27 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was exact like it was described and captured in photos on Expedia. It’s a nice, clean, comfortable, roadside motel. The owners were super friendly and every have us great suggestions for dinner. We would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

20 May 2025

Good beds comfortable, clean, good location, friendly staff, Knowledgeable about the area. Easy check in and out.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

29 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

The owners were lovely and the room was clean and the beds comfortable. However, there were a lot of spiders in the room and outside. I understand spiders can be a part of the Up North experience but it was a lot and made it hard to relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

1 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very family oriented. Owners are so kind & generous & always there to lend a helping hand no matter what time of the day or night. This was our 2nd stay here & there will be many more stays at this motel. Beautiful views of Lake Huron just across the street.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025