Big Bear Lodge

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

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Front of property – evening/night
Porch
Fireplace
Private kitchen
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM446
RM495 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul

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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 57 sq m
  • 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
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

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
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues and multilingual staff
  • 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

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 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

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 at the property

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 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lodge on 28 Jul 2025 start from RM 446.25, 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?

Checkout 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. 358 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 611 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

10/10

lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

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

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

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Quiet snd peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

Stay here if you need a place to stay 😁
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Will stay here again. Not sure what the he area might be like at summers peak, but quiet in late spring
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

This property is small but, well kept. The rooms are very clean and have a refrigerator and television. There is space for your suitcase. The only thing it was lacking was good internet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice place! The beds are super comfy. Probably one of the best hotel beds ive slept on in my travels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice older motel that room had been renovated. Across street from Lake Huron and park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The owners are great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10

Very old, not kept up, not very clean (baseboards, window sills etc). Beds very soft/uncomfortable. Our first room had ants & we had to move to another. People who worked desk were nice tho. That's all I can say good about the place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Very clean but used too much Lysol. Had to air out room for an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

If you need a fancy place with new everything- stay away- BUT if you like (or love in my case) small older motels stay here. Clean, showers great- new bed and excellent cable system. Stay away from the chain hotels and give this place a try!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Older but clean; we stayed here for the night that we were in Alpena. It was during winter; very pleased that the room temperature wasn't freezing cold when we checked in. Parking lot and walk ways were cleared, salted not slippery. We'd definitely stay at this Ma&Pop lodge again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Place is well kept and the owners are so helpful and kind. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice place located in a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Very clean rooms. Facilities are old, but in very good condition. Bedding was clean, comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Owners were more than kind and hospitable, very friendly and clean with super comfy beds. Will be my go-to motel in Alpena. Sure beats the chains and restaurants very close.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Owners were super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024