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Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Experience the charm of a log cabin-style hotel with a wrap-around porch and large windows.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink.
Cozy living area with a fireplace and modern kitchen in the background.
Step into the inviting lobby, featuring a grand chandelier and comfortable seating areas.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €153
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub | Living area

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706

What's nearby

  • Petoskey State Park - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
  • The Highlands - 22 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Odawa Casino - 24 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Randy's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Crooked River Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, luggage storage and barbecues
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Crooked River Lodge boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Balconies and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 3 April to 10 April:
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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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Stafford's Crooked River Lodge Suites

Frequently asked questions

Does Crooked River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from April 3 until April 10.

How much does it cost to stay at Crooked River Lodge?

As of 15 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked River Lodge on 20 Jul 2025 start from €152.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Crooked River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Crooked River Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crooked River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked River Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Crooked River Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Crooked Lake, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Cheboiganing Preserve. Pickerel Lake and Hidden River Golf and Casting Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Crooked River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 723 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

It was everything I wanted in a place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful & comfortable Very family friendly Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Been to Crooked River Lodge a few times. Always enjoyed it. Took the kids this time, they also had a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Fantastic stay! Good breakfast. Great fire out back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

this place is extremely underrated. I loved every bit of it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Beautiful natural setting. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Excellent place to stay! Quiet, clean, comfortable. Lots of opportunities for outdoor activities including bicycling and kayaking. Good sized rooms. Very nice pool and hot tub as well as other amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice loft area with games and pool table. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

My husband and I stayed with our two young kids. We loved the tranquility of the property. Loved that there was a pool and little play place for the kids at the lodge. The rooms were spacious and cozy. Everything was comfortable and quiet. It’s perfect for a getaway and close to Indian river, petoskey. Harbor springs etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Enjoy the stay but the weather was unsettled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Gorgeous property. Very quiet. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. View from rooms absolutely lovely. Fire pit every night and morning for coffee and s'mores, plus big stone fireplace inside between soaring windows for the view. Sweet village location for quiet visit but close to Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Harbor Springs and Petoskey for more adventures. Kayaks and bikes onsite. Surrounded by beautiful rural countryside literally minutes away. What's not to love? We will return for sure!
Morning sunrise with river mist.
Sunrise over the Crooked River
Nighttime fire pit time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Very clean and comfortable stay. The bad thing was couldn't use pool and hot tub shut down for service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The atmosphere is warm and inviting. While the room décor is somewhat dated, it complements the woodsy character of the lodge and adds to its cozy, nostalgic feel. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would happily return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Very nice property, room was very nice, staff was very friendly. We have been coming to this Lodge for five years, at least twice a year, we were greatly disappointed that they had eliminated their hot breakfast. The breakfast was what made the Crooked River Lodge unique, they took out the juice machine, cut back on variety of breads they had and a few other things. They no longer have mouthwash available in the rooms. New ownship has not made this better. This was a destination facility for us, we will be now be looking for a replacement due to the major let down from this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great hotel, visited multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Family tradition to come to this cozy hotel during holidays. Decorated so pretty and lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Beautiful views from all rooms based on the building layout. Large Outdoor gas fireplace is a nice feature, along with onsite walking trail. They advertised a full breakfast, which it is not. There were no cooked eggs, bacon or sausage/ham. As such, it is a choice of only high sugar "foods" with the only exception being a fruitbowl with oranges/bananas and also boiled eggs. Since we were not interested in a sugarfest, we could not avail ourselves of the "included breakfast" and had to go up the street to "Bobs" to get what we consider a "full breakfast".
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Our stay here was wounderful. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Our room was very clean, modern looking with a very nice color scheme. The view was nice overlooking Crooked River. I am sure it would be super fun in warmer months as there are open spaces to roam or go boating. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful scenery and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Very clean, friendly staff, great breakfast and personable chef.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Beautiful property, excellent rooms, friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Loved our stay and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Friendly, clean, overall great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great place to enjoy family time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024