Big Bear Lodge
Motel in Alpena
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this motel
Motel in Alpena with free parking
A garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff.
Big Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable television is provided.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff.
Big Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Alpena motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Alpena
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View
Beds not specified • 301 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Lake View
Beds not specified • 614 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Lake View
Beds not specified • 495 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View
Beds not specified • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
This place is very transparent. They claim the property is 70 years old. It being as old as it is it’s very nice. Shows some aspects of age but I enjoyed my stay. For the price I got what I paid for. If need I would stay again.
2.5 / 5.0
This place is very transparent. They claim the property is 70 years old. It being as old as it is it’s very nice. Shows some aspects of age but I enjoyed my stay. For the price I got what I paid for. If need I would stay again.
2.0 / 5.0
Cute family owned hotel. It’s an old place that has been refurbished and retained retro style with modern conveniences (wifi, refrigerator, microwave).It’s well taken care of, clean, comfortable, and in good location. Proprietors were very friendly. My only recommendation for the owners is add some curtains to better block out light (this is a common hotel issue). I will definitely stay here again if in the area.
2.0 / 5.0
Cute family owned hotel. It’s an old place that has been refurbished and retained retro style with modern conveniences (wifi, refrigerator, microwave).It’s well taken care of, clean, comfortable, and in good location. Proprietors were very friendly. My only recommendation for the owners is add some curtains to better block out light (this is a common hotel issue). I will definitely stay here again if in the area.
2.0 / 5.0
The room was comfortable. Good size with large bathroom and shower. The downside is room service will come in whether you want them to or not.
2.0 / 5.0
The room was comfortable. Good size with large bathroom and shower. The downside is room service will come in whether you want them to or not.
2.5 / 5.0
If you're ever in the Alpena, Michigan area, consider the Big Bear Lodge. The motel is seventy years old, but very well maintained. Clean, quaint, and the owners are all you could ask for, kind and informative! In the lobby there are even paintings made by her! A great experience! The rooms are clean, and the beds are comfy! You're definitely going to want to make reservations as with anyplace that shines in what they do, you don't want to be taking chances that they're full up!
2.5 / 5.0
If you're ever in the Alpena, Michigan area, consider the Big Bear Lodge. The motel is seventy years old, but very well maintained. Clean, quaint, and the owners are all you could ask for, kind and informative! In the lobby there are even paintings made by her! A great experience! The rooms are clean, and the beds are comfy! You're definitely going to want to make reservations as with anyplace that shines in what they do, you don't want to be taking chances that they're full up!
2.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed the room. It was clean and provided all our needs. We had planned to stay 3 nights but decided to move on. The owner was very nice about getting with Hotels.com to get my refund for the other two days. It was much appreciated.
2.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed the room. It was clean and provided all our needs. We had planned to stay 3 nights but decided to move on. The owner was very nice about getting with Hotels.com to get my refund for the other two days. It was much appreciated.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
Location
5.0 / 5.0
A very retro chic property!
2.0 / 5.0
Super clean with an old school, up north feel. Good size fridge with separate freezer. Closet and shelf for keeping things neat and out of the way. Comfortable small chair and tv tray was a nice touch. Good A/C.
Shower head/style and difficulty getting water to shut off was a little inconvenient.
Although the little playground area is unique and very cute - there were several broken and unsturdy things and it backs up to a business with trucks and dumpsters.
2.0 / 5.0
Super clean with an old school, up north feel. Good size fridge with separate freezer. Closet and shelf for keeping things neat and out of the way. Comfortable small chair and tv tray was a nice touch. Good A/C.
Shower head/style and difficulty getting water to shut off was a little inconvenient.
Although the little playground area is unique and very cute - there were several broken and unsturdy things and it backs up to a business with trucks and dumpsters.
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay!
5.0 / 5.0
There were four in my group with two rooms. All of us liked the hotel and would recommend to others, even though the motel is 70 years old the rooms are updated. The bathrooms are original, but in very good condition there are a couple of restaurants within walking distance, Only a few minutes from downtown, and very nice to walk across the street and be in the park on Lake Huron. Would stay here again without question
1.0 / 5.0
Bed was miserable. Not charming just old and rundown. Not what I was hoping for. Bedframes stuck out from under bed. Easy to bang your legs in such a small room. Water leaked from sink and shower even after trying to turn it off. Not overly dirty though for price it was a place to sleep. Owners were nice. Hotel needs a lot of work.
1.0 / 5.0
Bed was miserable. Not charming just old and rundown. Not what I was hoping for. Bedframes stuck out from under bed. Easy to bang your legs in such a small room. Water leaked from sink and shower even after trying to turn it off. Not overly dirty though for price it was a place to sleep. Owners were nice. Hotel needs a lot of work.
5.0 / 5.0
There were four in my group with two rooms. All of us liked the hotel and would recommend to others, even though the motel is 70 years old the rooms are updated. The bathrooms are original, but in very good condition there are a couple of restaurants within walking distance, Only a few minutes from downtown, and very nice to walk across the street and be in the park on Lake Huron. Would stay here again without question
1.0 / 5.0
This is an ok place to stay for one night. Would not do more than that. Small room. Very clean. Toilet made a noise while filling up after flushing. Main door squeaked loudly which could be easily fixed. People that checked us in were very nice and friendly. No one in office at 8:45am when we left. Again, nice place but not for a long stay. Won't be back again
1.0 / 5.0
This is an ok place to stay for one night. Would not do more than that. Small room. Very clean. Toilet made a noise while filling up after flushing. Main door squeaked loudly which could be easily fixed. People that checked us in were very nice and friendly. No one in office at 8:45am when we left. Again, nice place but not for a long stay. Won't be back again
2.0 / 5.0
Cute mom and pop motel. No frills but very clean and comfortable beds. Bathroom is in the small side as well as the room but works if just needing a place to sleep.
Owners were very friendly.
2.5 / 5.0
Owners were super friendly and helpful
2.5 / 5.0
Owners were super friendly and helpful
5.0 / 5.0
Super clean. Great location. Will come again
5.0 / 5.0
Super clean. Great location. Will come again
4.0 / 5.0
Nice little mom and pop place. Price was fantastic. Everything was clean. The bathrooms are old and could use some updating, but they were clean. Nice overall stay and I would stay there again.
4.0 / 5.0
Nice little mom and pop place. Price was fantastic. Everything was clean. The bathrooms are old and could use some updating, but they were clean. Nice overall stay and I would stay there again.
2.0 / 5.0
Owners are very friendly and quick to accommodate. We had a toilet issue and were given a different room within minutes.
2.0 / 5.0
Owners are very friendly and quick to accommodate. We had a toilet issue and were given a different room within minutes.
4.0 / 5.0
It was quite and not to hard to find.
4.0 / 5.0
It was quite and not to hard to find.
3.0 / 5.0
I loved the old fashioned decor. The room was cute but a little on the small side.
3.0 / 5.0
I loved the old fashioned decor. The room was cute but a little on the small side.
4.0 / 5.0
Fun older property that has been maintained and is now a retro look, very clean. Rooms are small, but everything you need. Right across from the lake. For sure, I would stay again.
4.0 / 5.0
Fun older property that has been maintained and is now a retro look, very clean. Rooms are small, but everything you need. Right across from the lake. For sure, I would stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Place is well kept and the owners are so helpful and kind. Would stay there again.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Alpena?
The average price for a rental in Alpena is $171 per night. This rental is $42 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Big Bear Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Big Bear Lodge. Enjoy the water!
Is Big Bear Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Big Bear Lodge?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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