Inn at the Alpine

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel in Bear Lake with free parking
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Beach
Lobby
Reception
Lobby lounge
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
8127 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI, 49614
  • Portage Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Room options

Deluxe Room, Park View

  • 384 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 384 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Bear Lake

Located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Portage Lake, Inn at the Alpine is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Heathlands Golf Course. This 25-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • James Lake - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Little River Casino - 10 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Pierport Beach - 17 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 20 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Inn at the Alpine

Family-friendly motel in Bear Lake with free parking
Inn at the Alpine features free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. Free parking is included with your stay. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Other amenities at this family-friendly motel include a garden, a TV in a common area, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and January 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Budget Host Alpine Motor Bear Lake
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Inn at the Alpine Bear Lake
Inn at the Alpine by Budget Host
Inn at the Alpine Motel Bear Lake

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Inn at the Alpine?

This motel is located in Bear Lake, close to Portage Lake, James Lake, and Heathlands Golf Course. Northern Natural LLC is also within a driving distance of 3.9 mi.

Is parking available on site at Inn at the Alpine?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Inn at the Alpine have a casino on the premises?

No, Inn at the Alpine doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Inn at the Alpine?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Inn at the Alpine?

Couples staying at this motel will value amenities like a kitchenette, park views in some guestrooms, as well as a garden.

Does Inn at the Alpine have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Inn at the Alpine have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Inn at the Alpine doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Inn at the Alpine allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Inn at the Alpine though service animals are welcome.

Does Inn at the Alpine have connecting rooms?

Yes, this motel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Inn at the Alpine?

The closest major airport to Inn at the Alpine is Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is 7.9 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Inn at the Alpine?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Inn at the Alpine.

Inn at the Alpine Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 449 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful family owed place!! Great people, not too fancy but great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our trip was quick but very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Valparaiso

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real nice folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVE the Alpine. It's in a quiet location and the staff are wonderful! The rooms are always spotlessly clean. The Alpine is no-frills, but that makes it nice. Just a quaint, quiet place to relax in a spacious, clean room. The staff are friendly and courteous and We've stayed there twice now, and both stays were excellent. Much better than in one of the "brand name" hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kricia, St Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and for the price, the accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Fall tour

We stay here on our fall anniversary trips from time to time. Very close to casino. Clean and very quiet.
View of parking lot towards road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful. Nice and clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint and cute

Wonderfully adorable motel in a lake town. Was there for business and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who run it are very nice but the bed is horribly hard, the soap has rough particles and is not nice to use
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn, Naperville

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was more spacious then a regular hotel room. Owners were very frindly. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is super clean. Staff is very friendly beds are comfortable more to say.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rich

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We used this place as a base for our visiting many different places around the area each day. Very close to Onekama and Arcadia where we did a lot of hiking. The breakfast discount at Lakeside Cafe in Bear Lake was used every morning. We were in room 112 and unfortunately the dead bolt did not line up properly with the door; therefore we were not able to secure our door with that extra safety precaution.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just needed a place to sleep. We weren't there much. It was 2 minutes from our first event, so that was great. The bed was fine. The water is from a well, so we weren't used to the taste. The staff was outstanding. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't expect this modest hotel to be so nice. The rooms smelled fresh and we could open the window to allow in the fresh air (a plus for us). It was extremely quiet despite being full capacity. We received coupon for discount on breakfast and really enjoyed the local eatery. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great stay

Pork chop the dog was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Heather

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for day trips to areas around onekema,crystal mt and Frankfurt. Sad to arrive and find my room was filthy and when I brought it to the manager’s attention they apologized but their comment of well it’s not the Hilton still sticks with me also their website had pic of a pool and they list bonfire area neither of these amenities were there
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place to stay. It was comfortable and very clean. Super easy access to where we needed to be. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little putt putt course was sone nice to pass the time with.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024