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Inn at the Alpine

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel in Bear Lake with free parking

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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.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

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The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds

The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, Park View

Deluxe Room, Park View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
8127 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI, 49614

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wolf River Golf Park - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Heathlands Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • James Lake - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 8 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬11 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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • A fish cleaning table, outdoor furniture and bike parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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  • Parking included
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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,000 reviews
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift (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
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 31 January.

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.
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, 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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Inn at the Alpine?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn at the Alpine on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$180.29, 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 Inn at the Alpine?

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?

Checkout 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

8.8

Eco-friendliness

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big and clean rooms and the staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Restful bliss

Fantastic owners who work hard to make your stay affordable and enjoyable. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very nice upon arrival. We talked about things in the area as some of my family grew up nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin and overall very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was nice, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older facility that the owners are working hard to update. It was very comfortable and Tanya and Kevin were great to work with.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room....beds need updating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for Bear Lake area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kevin and Tonya have created a very special motel. Kevin is on the local tourism board and knowledgeable about the area. Both are nice and welcoming. The rooms are clean and don't break the bank. Convenient location. They offer locally-roasted coffee in the morning or a nice selection of tea and have a nice partnership with a local restaurant nearby for breakfast (large portions and delicious). I stayed here on a work trip, but would come back with family. This place reminded me of why family run motels were so popular for a time.. and would be again if they were all run like this. I definitely encourage you to support this great locally-owned business.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean room made a great impression on us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was simple and fast. The owner was very kind and knowledgeable about festivities going on in the area. The property was so nice looking! It’s tucked away in a quiet area of the main road. They have free put-put golf on site and a small playground for kids. (I didn’t pay much attention because we didn’t take our kids, but I think there were swings) I’m not sure why, but we were “upgraded” upon arrival. The room was very spacious! The bed was comfortable, the water was hot, the AC was cold. It was awesome! Only one thing would have made it more comfortable, and that would be either more pillows or thicker pillows. They were pretty flat. My husband and I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wish i would have known there wasn't a hair dryer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will return to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms. Very nice host. Would stay at the Alpine Inn again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shallen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very nice. I really loved the mini golf ... Tho u should get a couple extra adult putters but overall was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in a secluded area. Large comfortable room. Would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Portage Lake, Bear Lake and Manistee. Updated room and very spacious. Fridge and microwave in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice place to stay. Clean and fresh,nice room and nice beds.Good hosts. Beutiful property.small play ground for the little ones. Two nice stationary park grills for cooking,charcoal or some wood..Its nicer than a few that I've stayed in in Manistee. I give it 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

DOROTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the property is good to stay for the night but not much to do other thatn staying in our room. There is small area with tinny golf course for small children and couple of benches. Its close to street but not noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Amazing gem of a hotel.

Staff was all super friendly. We ended up checking in right at 10pm and there we were treated just as if we were there at 2pm. :) Cute little putt putt golf and mini playground for kids. Rooms are very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were a little hesitant to stay there because we booked sight unseen. Everything was great! Very clean and updated. the manager was super. We’ll go back again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023