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Big Bear Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron

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Property amenity
Fireplace
Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View | Private kitchen
Porch
Near the airport, Big Bear Lodge offers a welcoming retreat with free in-room WiFi and a garden to unwind. Take advantage of barbecue grills and multilingual staff while your kids enjoy the playground. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
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

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Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 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

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

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

8.6 out of 10
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
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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 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.
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Map
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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pompeyo’s Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 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.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, freezers, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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 Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lodge on Sept 1, 2025 start from CA $136.88, 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 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.

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Big Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 635 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice non chain motor lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quiet place and cozy. Can definitely see it’s older charm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just loved it there it was clean , nicely decorated , up to date but stll the look of a mom & pop's hotel also loved the walk across to the beach even when is under renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely mom and pop place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent price for being across the road from the lake/park. Tiny, outdated bathroom. Friendly hosts. Next to a good restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This adorable mom&pop operation was a really lovely place to stay. It reminded me of the trips my family used to take in the 1970's and 1980's. The beds were very comfortable and the little kitchenette had everything we needed. Clean and cozy and cute as can be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed Staff were helpful Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint place with modern amenities. Mom-and-pop motel, locally owned, and well maintained. Owners and managers pay attention to every detail of the property, inside the rooms and outside. Very pleasant experience. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place exceeded my expectations- it was such a cute mom/pop spot. The fridge and microwave both worked great, good selection of channels on the tv. The room was a little on the small side but very clean. My kids were a little bummed the playground was disassembled but they had the beach and park right across the road to make up for it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

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

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This charming “Mom & Pop” motel is older but well maintained and very clean. Our room was small with 2 double beds. Very friendly greeting and efficient check in. Parked right by our door, had an actual key for the room. Air conditioner worked well, lots of towels. Walked to the restaurant next door. Excellent dinner with view of Lake Huron.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Argiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute retro Ma and Pop lodge. Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Housekeeping came everyday and tidied up, replenished toiletries. Beach across the street was clean. Mexican restaurant across street was good not great. Lodge could use some updates or just a handy man to repair a few things. Chairs were a little wobbly, gutters need cleaned out, etc. water pressure wasn’t the greatest. Overall, we’d stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ayman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are small and staff only did cleaning … Didn’t check internet … No breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet, affordable. Property needs updating. Blown fuse when using hair dryer and ac at same time. Bathroom small and insufficient water pressure for toilet. Old property needs refurbishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra

They really need to fix the entry door bottom seal, it’s broken and let’s all the spiders in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet snd peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

The motel was clean but outdated. Dark paint on the wall and dark window curtains makes the room feel closed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here if you need a place to stay 😁
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025