Big Bear Lodge

8.5
Very good (428 reviews) |
Alpena ·
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Feb 22, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Overview

  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • free parking
  • family rooms
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Intro

Boasting a terrace, barbecue, and a garden, Big Bear Lodge Alpena lies a mere 7 minutes' stroll from the waterfront parkland "Mich-e-ke-wis Park". Staying here you can use Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.

Rooms

This accommodation has 20 rooms with a patio and a sitting area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with tea/coffee making equipment are provided. Guests can also make use of a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as guest toiletries and bath sheets. They offer views of the lake.

Relax

This Alpena hotel provides a picnic area and a golf course for an extra charge. The Big Bear Lodge arranges hiking, bowling, and skiing.

Location

Alpena County Library is about a 5-minute drive from this motel, and Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is within 10 minutes' drive of it. Cultural sights in the area include Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, which is 2.7 km away.

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Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Small hotel with magnificent views.
  • Particularly good setting in a beach area surrounded by a lake and the bay.
  • Within 5 minutes' walk of KFC.
  • Extremely spacious rooms with separate bathrooms.
  • Some rates include a mini refrigerator and a coffeemaker.
  • A great restaurant serves Mexican specialties.
  • Rates are good.
  • A few past guests were dissatisfied with a bit hard beds.

Rooms

Queen Room
Room size: 21 m2
Max capacity: +
Double or Twin Room with Shower
Room size: 28 m2
Max capacity: +
Junior Suite with Garden View
Room size: 46 m2
Max capacity: +
One-Bedroom Apartment
Room size: 58 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

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

Dining facilities

  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Relax

  • Beach access
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Diving
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Activities for Kids

  • Children's play area

Reviews

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 9.1
  • Comfort 8.9
  • Facilities 8.4
  • Free WiFi 7.6
  • Location 9.3
  • Total 8.5
  • Value for money 8.9
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Location

2052 Us Highway 23 S
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
  • 1. Thunder Bay River 2.49 km (1.55 mi.)
  • 2. Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library 2.29 km (1.42 mi.)
  • 3. Alpena County Library 2.28 km (1.42 mi.)
  • 4. Blair Street Park 810 m (2657 ft)
  • 5. Mich-e-ke-wis Park 290 m (951 ft)
  • 6. Bay View Park 2.03 km (1.26 mi.)
  • 7. Starlite Beach 390 m (1280 ft)
  • 8. The Center Building 2.24 km (1.39 mi.)
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Big Bear Lodge FAQ

Which popular attractions can we visit while staying at Big Bear Lodge?
Staying at Big Bear Lodge, you will be 3.8 km from Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan and 2.7 km from Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. If you are willing to explore even more landmarks in Alpena, consider checking out Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary set 2.8 km away.
Which airport is close to the Big Bear Lodge?
The nearest airport to the Big Bear Lodge is Alpena County Regional airport (15 km) and it is reachable with a 20-minute drive.
Can we park our vehicle near the 2-star Big Bear Lodge?
Yes, at the 2-star Big Bear Lodge guests may use parking on site.