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Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property

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Exterior
River View Stairway Access Family Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$132
$119 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21

Explore the area

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6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheboiganing Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub | Living area | TV

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Alanson

When you stay at Crooked River Lodge in Alanson, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Crooked Lake and Cheboiganing Preserve. .This hotel is 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery.

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pickerel Lake - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Burt Lake - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Crooked River Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This Alanson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 3 to April 10:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Staffords Crooked River
Staffords Crooked River Alanson
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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Alanson
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Crooked River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 813 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, great ambiance and super friendly staff with lively surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Very disappointed you got rid of the hot breakfast. Might factor into where we stay the next time we’re up there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Hoover

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Friendly at check in. Fire pit. Hot coffee In lobby 24 hours a day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, the staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the crooked River. Convenient to Petoskey and surrounding area. Very clean with many nice touches.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Kalamazoo

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was great! The facility exceeded our expectations. The staff was super. A surprise was that all of the water supplied to the hotel is from artesian wells and tasted great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish we would have
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, warm environment, great for families
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Very nicely laid out rooms. Carpet needed to be replaced. Looked like they were getting ready to change it out. Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

The staff was very welcoming and provided helpful information. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The setting is beautiful with many amenities inside and outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean hotel! The staff were very friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICK, FARMINGTON HILLS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Convenient drop lot for boats
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, relaxing experience. Will be returning again to explore more.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff and a beautiful facility. Free kayaks were a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant surprise! Website undersells it. Beautiful grounds, inside clean, lots to offer families staying multiple days. Told family for future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet. Location allowed us to be within a hour or less of Sault St. Marie, Petoskey, Harbor Springs andore
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outdoor ambience, especially the patio fire ring. Rooms are very comfortable and nearby dining options are many.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with many free conveniences. The only down side is it's quite a drive to the nearest city, but so serene I'll definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful, room and facilities were clean and comfortable, view of the river and outdoor firepit exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025