Crooked River Lodge

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, River View | Private kitchen
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, River View
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI, 49706
  • Place, Crooked Lake
  • Place, Petoskey State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

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

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About this property

Crooked River Lodge

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a hot tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Crooked River Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Crooked Lake. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a business center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and kayaking
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Crooked Lake and a few minutes from Cheboiganing Preserve
Crooked River Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Crooked River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Alanson hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

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 available

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 April 3 to April 10:
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

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, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

Property is also known as

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

Crooked River Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 799 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent. The lodge was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room, would definitely stay again. My only issue with the room was the shower was tight for a larger person. The location is a bit off the path but it doesn't take long to get to Petoskey or Harbor Springs from there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ray, mount pleasant

Good value. Clean with helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had fun going kayaking, swimming in the pool, and playing games! Super friendly staff and beautiful nature behind the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J, North Prairie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the rooms are starting to need a little updating, it was clean, neat and comfortable. The property itself offered a lot to do with free kayaks, a fish pond, large yard and inside and outside fire pit. The staff was friendly and helpful. There was a nice sized pool and hot tub. Free breakfast in the morning. AND economical!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crooked Rivers property and outdoor amenities were really great. Loved that they offered free biking, kayaking, and walking trails. Every room had a balcony or patio and the view was beautiful and serene. The rooms were dark and quiet for a good nights sleep. Only improvement to wish for was an update to the room interiors as they were a bit dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris

Travelled with partner
Sat this morning and watched the stream roll off the water. 💦 so good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Think Great Wolf Lodge without the obnoxious water park. Family friendly with indoor pool (didn't use) and spacious dock, fishing and water access. You'll have a short drive for lunch and dinner, but breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Northern Michigan an enchanting experience!

Amazing outdoor scenery and amazing facility, making the trip pleasant and comfortable. Just lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beichen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Free bike and kayak rentals, warm staff, loved all the thoughtful decorations in the hotel common areas. Continental breakfast was okay. Would recommend for all travelers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

January

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

hadel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Doyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Krista

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

We go every year!

The grounds are stunning, nice amenities- the free breakfast is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this place is extremely underrated. I loved every bit of it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful natural setting. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the stay but the weather was unsettled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025