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Mar 29, 2025 - Mar 30, 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
The 2-star Big Bear Lodge Alpena is situated 2.3 km from Thunder Bay River. Featuring 20 rooms with views of the lake, this motel is set within a short ride from Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Rooms
The rooms at the hotel are fitted with an adjoining terrace, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
Relax
Guests can enjoy activities like skiing, cycling, and fisheries.
Location
Alpena County Library is less than 2 km away. It is 139 km to Bellaire.
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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:
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Double or Twin Room with Shower
Room size: 28 m2
Max capacity:
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Junior Suite with Garden View
Room size: 46 m2
Max capacity:
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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
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Cleanliness 9.1
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Comfort 8.9
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Facilities 8.4
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Free WiFi 7.6
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Location 9.3
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Total 8.5
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Value for money 8.9
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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.)
- 1. Jimmy John's 480 m (1575 ft)
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.