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Crooked River Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious lobby with a stone wall, wooden staircase, and a central chandelier.
A lodge with a large patio area, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A large log cabin-style building with multiple balconies, large windows, and a stone chimney.
A wooden dock with a covered structure, a boat, and a grassy area with trees in the background.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a kitchen with a central island, and a dining area with bar stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$129 nightly
The current price is $143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Explore the area

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6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a decorative wall piece above the beds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A neatly made bed with a checkered throw blanket, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a phone.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 4 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Pickerel Lake - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Crooked River Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. This Alanson hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 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, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Null
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property is also known as

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Staffords Crooked River
Staffords Crooked River Alanson
Staffords Crooked River Lodge
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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Alanson
Stafford's Crooked River Lodge
Stafford's Crooked River Alanson
Stafford's Crooked River
Crooked River Lodge Hotel
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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Suites

Crooked River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 810 out of 953 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 953 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 953 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 953 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 953 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at Crooked River Lodge was amazing!!! The pool and hot tub for adults is open 24 hours! Everything is super clean and the staff is super friendly! We loved our stay here and will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very Clean and helpful staff. Beautuful property and well maintained grounds. The breakfast was mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The fire pit was fabulous and a nice place to meet fellow travelers! Close to wineries!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is beautiful. We kayaked using their kayaks in the river. The sunrises were gorgeous. The service was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We loved this property! So beautiful and cozy! The fire pit out back, gorgeous lobby and game loft. Very nice rooms, all with the lovely view. Great staff too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place. Staff was wonderful and place was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fire pit was great! Breakfast was minimalist. Room was nice. Views of the balcony were lovely. Staff were very nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hot tub was open all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place . Good free breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This property is beautiful, the staff are friendly and there is something to do for everyone. It
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice property, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Just a great time - nice lodge feel. Meticulous grounds. Beautiful sunrises along the river. Beds very comfortable. Rooms spacious. Everything clean and well kept. Pool beautiful. Nice fireplace and firpit. Housekeeping exceptional. A few nice choices for breakfast. Just a fabulous place to stay - we'll return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The staff were very professional and friendly. The lodge and room were clean not crisp. The A/C was loud. The rooms were old and outdated. The property was beautiful and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is a gem! It's very clean and the staff is super friendly. It's a peaceful, tranquil escape.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the nature all around the property and the small town vibes. Everyone was super nice and helpful. Loved the balcony to see the sunrise. The pool And hot tub being open 24hours for adults was amazing. So peaceful around the fire pit, made some s'mores. Game/ hangout area was great, felt like being at home in the living room. The room was clean. The only thing was I would have liked to have a microwave in the room. For late night snacks. The breakfast was good, loved the waffles. The ladies kept the breakfast area super stocked up. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay loved the area and the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, clean room, nice hot tub and pool area in the morning; afternoon it's being used as a drinking venue and daycare. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We liked the new carpet!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Cleanest smelling sheets ever. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Very nice, clean room. The property was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good. Well stocked good variety. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay the staff was super nice and the locations and amenities were great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This lodge is delightful! We enjoyed the loft, artesian water, available tea & coffee, bonfires and friendly/helpful staff! Thank-you
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staying at the Crooked River Lodge is like coming home. We love staying here. Great value for the money. We will always be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice place Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025