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Big Bear Lodge - Alpena

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Overview

Situated around 25 minutes' walk from Alpena County Library, the 2-star Big Bear Lodge Alpena hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas, and parking on site. This motel is a good starting point for exploring Alpena, including Mich-e-ke-wis Park, which is 0.3 miles away.

Location

The Alpena hotel is nestled about 5 minutes' stroll from Lake Huron. Bellaire is 87 miles from here, while Lakeside Park is 1.4 miles away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Starlite Beach, which is just 8 minutes' walk away. Big Bear Lodge hotel is located 1.5 miles from Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

For those traveling from afar, Alpena County Regional airport is 20 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

This Alpena property offers 20 rooms with ironing facilities and an air conditioner, as well as self-catering options such as coffee and tea makers. They are furnished with single beds along with a couch and a writing table. These rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and towels. The hotel offers rooms which overlook the lake.

Eat & Drink

Gen-Ar's offers a selection of dishes within walking distance of this property.

Leisure & Business

At the Big Bear Lodge Alpena, guests can choose from a playground and barbecue grills. A selection of sport activities, provided by the Alpena hotel, include skiing, cycling, and fishing.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-22:00

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:20

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Rooms and availability

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Double Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Double bed

Lake view
Shower
Heating

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Junior Suite

Max:

4 persons

Garden view
Shower
Heating

room details +

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Picnic area/ Tables

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
Bowling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Garden area
BBQ facilities

Room view

Lake view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

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Essential information about Big Bear Lodge

💵 Lowest room price	82 US$
📏 Distance to center	8.7 mi
🗺️ Location rating	8.6
✈️ Distance to airport	8.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Alpena County Regional, APN

Location

Address

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2052 Us Highway 23 S, Alpena, Michigan, United States of America, 49707

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2052 Us Highway 23 S, Alpena, Michigan, United States of America, 49707

City landmarks
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Parks

Thomson Park

200 yd

Blair Street Park

200 yd

Store

Lee's Miniature Golf

200 yd

Parks

Bay View Park

1.4 mi

Gallery

Thunder Bay Arts Council & Gallery

1.4 mi

109 N 2nd Ave Suite 300

Art In the Loft At Gallery 109

1.4 mi

Alpena

Beaver Lake

1.2 mi

Museums

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

1.7 mi

Libraries

Alpena County Library

1.4 mi

Waters of Lake Huron Off the Coast of Northeast Michigan

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

1.7 mi

Thunder Bay River

1.5 mi

Alpena

Downtown Alpena

1.3 mi

Mall

The Center Building

1.4 mi

Libraries

Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library

1.4 mi

250 Prentiss St

Alpena Light

1.6 mi

Parks

Lakeside Park

1.6 mi

Museums

Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan

2.3 mi

Alpena Bi-Path

2.2 mi

Long Rapids Road & Gilchrist Avenue

Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

2.3 mi

Parks

Mcrae Park Hall

2.2 mi

Parks

Eagle Country Disc Golf Course

2.6 mi

Bay

Squaw Bay

3.0 mi

Parks

Mich-e-ke-wis Park

100 yd

Starlite Beach

100 yd

Restaurant

Jimmy John's

100 yd

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9.0 Perfect | 45 reviews1.4 mi

Churchill Pointe Inn

9.1 Perfect | 34 reviews16.2 mi

The Purple Martin Lakeside Inn Bird Sanctuary On Lake Huron

9.3 Perfect | 22 reviews31.7 mi

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7.3 Very good | 80 reviews44.6 mi

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Reviews of Big Bear Lodge

8.4 /10

Great

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Location8.6

Facilities7.0

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Lawrence

United States of America

left 1 review

Wrote a review on Nov 16

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining9.0

9.0

clean room

cozy decor

friendly owners

missing appliance

lack of amenities

I had a wonderful time during my stay while exploring local attractions. The room was clean and the cozy decor made it feel welcoming. The owners were friendly and accommodating, ensuring I felt right at home. I especially appreciated the convenient location that made it easy to visit the nearby park on Lake Huron and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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William

United States of America

left 8 reviews

Wrote a review on Nov 08

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining5.0

9.0

friendly owners

clean cozy room

perfect location

I had a wonderful stay at big bear lodge. The owners were super friendly and cute My room was clean, cozy, and perfectly located for my adventures in alpena.

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Date of stay: September 20243 nightsCoupleQueen Room
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Benjamin

United States of America

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on Oct 07

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining5.0

9.0

cozy decor

cleanliness

convenient location

missing appliance

lack of amenities

I thoroughly enjoyed the cozy decor and cleanliness of the room. The welcoming atmosphere combined with its convenient location made it easy for us to visit local attractions without difficulty.

A hair dryer would be helpful for convenience.

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Date of stay: September 20243 nightsCoupleQueen Room
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Leon

United States of America

left 1 review

Wrote a review on Sept 15

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

9.0

friendly owners

clean cozy room

I had a wonderful stay for 2 nights. The owners were friendly and the room was clean and cozy. I found the bed very comfortable. Great value for the price! 😊

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Date of stay: August 20242 nightsSingleQueen Room
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Jacob

United States of America

left 9 reviews

Wrote a review on Aug 18

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms7.0

Service9.0

Dining7.0

8.0

clean rooms

friendly staff

great location

irritating door lock

The pool looked great, and we enjoyed some rounds at the nearby golf course. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the friendly staff made our stay even better. Plus, being just a short drive from downtown really helped us explore the area easily.

The only downside was that unlocking the door took longer than I would have liked, which was a bit irritating during our stay.

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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsGroup of friendsQueen Room
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Kenneth

United States of America

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on Aug 11

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

10

cozy room

warm hospitality

Cozy, Cozy, Cozy

I felt right at home. It had a super cozy vibe with a mini fridge, microwave, and even a charming touch of European biscuits to snack on. The warm and cute owners, which is just what I needed!

100% recommend ❤️😊

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Date of stay: June 20241 nightCoupleQueen Room
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Allen

United States of America

left 1 review

Wrote a review on Aug 04

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining8.0

10

adorable fridge

friendly owners

Perfect for family getaways

The cleaning staff was prompt and thorough each day and the owners were so sweet cute making us feel right at home not just a customer. I loved the retro red fridge in the room it was adorable and the complimentary snacks were such a nice touch I mean who doesn’t love free snacks right.

It wasn’t exactly inexpensive but you get what you pay for a cozy comfortable stay.

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Date of stay: July 20242 nightsFamily with childrenQueen Room
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P.

United States of America

left 8 reviews

Wrote a review on Jul 15

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

friendly owners

clean room

a heartfelt retreat with warm owners and the best shower experience in Alpena

Clean, cozy, great shower spray.

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Date of stay: June 20241 nightFamily with childrenDouble Or Twin Room With Shower
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Dean

United States of America

left 6 reviews

Wrote a review on Jul 11

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining7.0

8.0

friendly hosts

cozy atmosphere

retro fridge

limited bathroom space

Nice Stay with Friendly Hosts

Had a chill time here! The owners were super sweet and always around for breakfast chat, which made it feel cozy. The room was small but cute, and I loved the retro fridge. Just wish the bathroom had more shelf space for my stuff. The picnic area was a nice touch too!

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Date of stay: May 20241 nightSingleDouble Or Twin Room With Shower
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Barry

United States of America

left 6 reviews

Wrote a review on Jul 05

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining6.0

8.0

friendly owners

clean rooms

limited parking

hit-or-miss breakfast

Cozy and charming place with friendly owners who genuinely care. Affordable and clean rooms made for a pleasant stay, but the breakfast was a bit hit-or-miss. Parking was also limited, which was slightly inconvenient, yet I left feeling grateful for the experience.

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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsCoupleDouble Or Twin Room With Shower
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Rex

United States of America

left 1 review

Wrote a review on Jul 03

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service10.0

Dining7.0

9.0

friendly staff

irritating door lock

Unexpected charm on the road

The staff welcomed us like family, and the cozy room was a delightful retreat after our long drive. It felt like home away from home—even got a call about my forgotten pillow!

The door lock was a bit finicky, requiring extra time to get it to work during our stay, which became a tad inconvenient.

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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsCoupleDouble Or Twin Room Shower
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Andrew

United States of America

left 1 review

Wrote a review on May 29

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location7.0

Rooms7.0

Service9.0

Dining6.0

8.0

accommodating staff

It was just a well-suited match for a brief visit in Alpena with definitely value for money. The staff were super accommodating and friendly throughout my stay. Make sure to follow the hotel's no smoking policy to avoid extra charges.

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Date of stay: May 20241 nightSingleDouble Or Twin Room With Shower
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Elizabeth

United States of America

left 20 reviews

Wrote a review on May 23

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service8.0

Dining7.0

8.0

clean lodge

affordable pricing

noisy neighbors

great stay but noisy neighbors

Our stay was enjoyable. the lodge was impeccably clean, and the price couldn't be better. The view of the lake from our room added a charming touch to our experience.

We did have some trouble with noise from adjacent rooms during the night.

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Date of stay: May 20241 nightCoupleQueen Room