Title: Big Bear Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # 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 ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9520000/9512400/9512304/8fef5b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9520000/9512400/9512304/755cfebe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9520000/9512400/9512304/feea4345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Porch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9520000/9512400/9512304/3fd9a4e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9520000/9512400/9512304/e26035b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Housekeeping - Air conditioning - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 5 - Oct. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=9512304&PinnedHotelID=9512304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=9512304&PinnedHotelID=9512304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 6 - Oct. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=9512304&PinnedHotelID=9512304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=9512304&PinnedHotelID=9512304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=9512304&PinnedHotelID=9512304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=9512304&PinnedHotelID=9512304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=9512304&PinnedHotelID=9512304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=9512304&PinnedHotelID=9512304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9520000/9512400/9512304/a762dc2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View 8.6 Excellent 32 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Hair dryer Microwave - 301 sq ft - Partial lake view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9520000/9512400/9512304/b5af5e96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Kitchenette Refrigerator TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Hair dryer - 614 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Partial lake view - Sleeps 5 - 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed ![Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9520000/9512400/9512304/3725a953.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Kitchenette Refrigerator TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Hair dryer - 495 sq ft - Partial lake view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9520000/9512400/9512304/29e2fa63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View 9.2 Wonderful 35 reviews ### Highlights Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Hair dryer Microwave - 226 sq ft - Partial lake view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAlpena-Hotels-Big-Bear-Lodge.h9512304.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAlpena-Hotels-Big-Bear-Lodge.h9512304.Hotel-Information) ## 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 Lake Huron and Island Park and Wildlife 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. [Visit our Alpena travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Alpena.dx403) [View more Motels in Alpena](https://www.expedia.ca/Alpena-Motels.d403-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.04670%2C-83.45002&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xHeuhq-d7wdi6c6FcODlSxSBG_s=) 2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI, 49707 ### What's nearby - 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 - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.6 km - Northern Lights Arena - 7 min drive - 5.5 km ### Getting around - Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 14 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Pompeyo’s Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Big Bear Lodge Motel near Lake Huron 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 like: - Free self parking - Barbecue grills and multilingual staff - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property. 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Alpena - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Laundry - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=36781739&PinnedHotelID=36781739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36880000/36879700/36879671/ab319246.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family owned Vacation Suite conventienly located across from Lake Huron Beach. Alpena - Air conditioning - Laundry - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=36879671&PinnedHotelID=36879671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### 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 elevator ### 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 elevators ### 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 Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lodge on Nov 2, 2025 start from CA $121.38, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Alpena-Hotels-Big-Bear-Lodge.h9512304.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Big Bear Lodge located? > Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and Lake Huron. Starlite Beach and Thunder Bowl Lanes are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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