Inn at the Alpine

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Portage Lake

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Inn at the Alpine

Garden
Point of interest
Beach
Lobby
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
8127 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI, 49614
  • Portage Lake
    3 min drive
  • James Lake
    6 min drive
  • Blue Slipper Tavern
    3 min drive
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    10 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 36 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

The Lodge, 4 Queen Beds

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

Similar properties

About the area

Bear Lake

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Portage Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Heathlands Golf Course with a stay here. Douglas Valley Winery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Little River Casino is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 3 min drive
  • Heathlands Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 9 min drive
  • Pierport Beach - 15 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 18 min drive

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 stay near Portage Lake
As a guest of Inn at the Alpine, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Bear Lake motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1972
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Inn at the Alpine offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Microwave
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator

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 parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 221 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 416 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Courtney

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

MICHAEL, Canton

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and ready for occupancy when we arrived. Staff was friendly and we were made to feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marijude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, safe and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was absolutley amazing, very nice and knowleable of the location. Offered maps and special beach location which was an absolute dream. Rooms were cozy, clean, and affordable. It was my wifes bday and the staff gave her a special gift. Ill be returning, they made our trip memoreable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean room made a great impression on us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and reasonably affordable
My wife and I took a trip up North for our anniversary. The motels in Frankfort where expensive. We decided to stay at the Alpine in Bear Lake which was about 20 miles from our destination. It was much more affordable and was surprisingly nice. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quiet peaceful feeling of not having a lot of traffic and city noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous owners. Nice atmosphere and warm welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Dated but clean and maintained. Would prefer more shampoo/conditioner options for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to Onekama/Portage Lake. Reasonably priced and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark and Marti

Room was large and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verne

Roaches
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024