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Inn at the Alpine

2.0 star property

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The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds | Living room | LCD TV, toys
The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels, soap
Point of interest
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $132
$119 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

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8127 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI, 49614
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, James Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, Park View | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Park View

  • Park view
  • 384 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Motel Bear Lake

About the neighborhood

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, Inn at the Alpine is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Portage Lake and 6 minutes from Heathlands Golf Course. .This family-friendly motel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Douglas Valley Winery and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Little River Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • James Lake - 5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Heathlands Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Douglas Valley Winery - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Little River Casino - 8 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake Side Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Inn at the Alpine

Inn at the Alpine offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and bike parking.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 1 and January 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Inn at the Alpine Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 496 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly staff, excellent location for exploring the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

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The staff was kind and the property was peaceanf so beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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Nice big and clean rooms and the staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

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Great stay, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bart

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Very good spot for your Arcadia golf trips
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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The staff was super friendly and for the price, the accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Sandra

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
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

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Loved this place. Easy to get to...the owners are great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pritish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to a scenic lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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Easy checkin and overall very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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Great location and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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Always a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful grounds! Very clean room with nice comfortable beds. I will definitely stay again next time I’m in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean nice size rooms and pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice little motel! The owners obviously care about it. Location is wonderful too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Went up for a wedding and got a good price at the Alpine Inn. Owners are renovating and were very friendly and helpful. Very clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Very friendly check in and very smooth process. Room was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Karla

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Very clean, staff was nice, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Loved our stay! Family friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly

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
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10/10 Excellent

Marijude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the best part is they have ice available!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Restful bliss

Fantastic owners who work hard to make your stay affordable and enjoyable. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall cleanliness of rooms and location was excellent. Inn close to fun putt putt, tasty restaurants, Sleeping Bear dunes, Arcadia dunes, marsh and beach and Empire Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024