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A large log cabin-style building with multiple balconies, large windows, and a stone chimney.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a kitchen with a central island, and a dining area with bar stools.

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.

1. Crooked River Lodge

23.9 km from Bear River

Joe

SAR 464

SAR 515 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a television, and a desk with a chair.

A breakfast bar with a fruit juice dispenser, coffee maker, and stacked plates.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a main entrance with a door, and a visible gas station sign.

A playground with a slide and swings, a bench, and a house in the background.

2. Best Western of Harbor Springs

18.7 km from Bear River

Beth

SAR 385

SAR 427 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel sign with the name "Boyne City Motel" surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

A house with a porch, a door, and a window.

A living room with a television on a wooden stand, a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a mural of a coastal scene with a lighthouse, boats, and trees.

A patio with a table and chairs, an umbrella, and a lawn.

3. Boyne City Motel

8.5 km from Bear River

Christine

SAR 364

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A large, multi-story building with a green roof and white walls, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and Adirondack chairs.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, patterned rug, and classic furniture.

A wedding ceremony outdoors with guests seated on chairs facing the couple.

A coastal view with a clear sky, a body of water, and dense vegetation.

4. Bay View Inn

14 km from Bear River

David

SAR 515

SAR 571 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a television mounted on the wall.

A balcony with a white railing, two red chairs, and a view of green hills.

A hotel room with a large window, two armchairs, a sofa, a small table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern apartment with a living room, kitchen, and a staircase.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

10.9 km from Bear River

Charlene

SAR 368

SAR 408 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A beach chair with a towel, a wicker basket, and a bottle on the sand near the water.

A white porch with a sign indicating a restaurant serving dinner from 4 PM to 5 PM, a black lantern hanging, and a view of a car in the background.

A white building with a grand entrance, columns, and a staircase leading to a porch.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

6. Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

13.8 km from Bear River

Heather

SAR 360

SAR 400 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, cushioned seating, and a view of the landscape.

A modern building entrance with a brick pathway, wooden ceiling, and stone pillars.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, seating with high backs, and a stone accent wall.

A modern indoor space with a long table, chairs, a fireplace, and a TV.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square

10.5 km from Bear River

Joseph

SAR 459

SAR 537 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with a balcony, a lawn, and a view of the sea.

A home gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard station, and a sunlit room with windows and seating.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk with a television, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western

12.3 km from Bear River

Larry

SAR 424

SAR 471 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Two white Adirondack chairs and a small round table on a grassy lawn with a view of a body of water and hills in the distance.

A large, historic hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A sign for the Perry Hotel with a flower bed and rocks in front.

A pebbly beach with clear water and distant land.

9. Hotel Perry

13.1 km from Bear River

Robert

SAR 597

SAR 662 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with wooden beams, a chandelier, a TV, and seating areas.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden deck chairs, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A building with a brick facade and multiple windows. There is a lawn area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view.

10. Odawa Hotel

11.2 km from Bear River

Jeffrey

SAR 436

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

11. Quality Inn Petoskey

13.1 km from Bear River

Kary

SAR 593

SAR 659 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A kitchen with a view of the outdoors, a dining area with stools, and a bar counter.

A stone fireplace with a fire, surrounded by a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a plant.

A cozy living room with wooden walls, a large window with curtains, a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table with a decorative item.

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outside through large windows.

12. Bay Inn of Petoskey

13 km from Bear River

Donna

SAR 225

SAR 396 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A Days Inn with a two-story building, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A covered porch with white railings, blue chairs, and a view of a road with flags.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey

12.5 km from Bear River

SAR 399

SAR 443 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

A modern outdoor patio with a barbecue area, seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

14. City Express by Marriott Petoskey Harbor Springs

14.2 km from Bear River

Cynthia

SAR 332

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with high ceilings, stone walls, and a mix of seating options including tables and sofas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, potted plants, and a blue wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, landscaped garden, and a tree in the foreground.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and pendant lighting.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Petoskey

12.3 km from Bear River

Jerome

SAR 397

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with white metal chairs and tables, surrounded by yellow flowers and greenery.

A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, a striped armchair, and a white console table with a vase of flowers.

A dining area with white chairs and tables, striped window valances, and a chandelier.

A two-story building with a pool area, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

16. Colonial Inn in Harbor Springs

19.2 km from Bear River

Hanadi

SAR 578

SAR 642 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and informational brochures.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a large framed picture of a lighthouse, and a lamp on each side of the bed.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Petoskey

10.6 km from Bear River

anvesh

SAR 260

SAR 289 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cabin with a deck, surrounded by a landscaped garden with a stone border and various plants.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture, and a view through a door to an outdoor deck.

A kitchen with a brick fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a large island with bar stools.

A cozy indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a Christmas tree.

18. Horton Creek Inn B&B

13.7 km from Bear River

CASEY

SAR 1,220

SAR 1,354 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A sandy beach with sparse vegetation and a large tree in the foreground.

A modern building with a covered patio area, a lawn, and a large tree with yellow leaves.

19. OTIS Harbor Springs

23.1 km from Bear River

Martha

SAR 533

SAR 591 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A marina with boats docked, a hot air balloon, and a large building with multiple stories.

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a beachfront.

Two white Adirondack chairs facing a large, multi-story building with balconies and large windows.

An aerial view of a golf course with sand bunkers, a water body, and a forested area.

20. Village Suites Bay Harbor

14.1 km from Bear River

DONALD

SAR 659

SAR 841 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Bear River

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crooked River Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 927 reviews	View
Best Western of Harbor Springs	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Boyne City Motel	9.2 Wonderful 689 reviews	View
Bay View Inn	9.4 Exceptional 747 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Bear River

A two-story house with a covered porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a red leather sofa, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a basketball hoop in the driveway.

A dining area with a white table, four chairs, a vase of flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

Walloon Lake Cottage; Minutes Walk to Water & The Village

Walloon Lake

SAR 828

SAR 1,485 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a large window with curtains.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a plant.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, and a red coffee maker.

Hidden Gem in Walloon Village

Walloon Lake

SAR 331

SAR 594 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked at piers, surrounded by residential buildings and a forested area.

A house with a porch, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A living room with a fireplace, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Walk to Walloon Village, Beach & 10 min to Petoskey or Boyne Mountain

Walloon Lake

SAR 777

SAR 1,612 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a dining area, and a large window with a view of trees.

A paved path winding through a forested area with dense greenery and pink hydrangea bushes.

A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, grey sofas, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator.

A staircase leading to a living area with a sign above stating "welcome to our NECK OF THE WOODS".

Peaceful cabin hideaway with fire pit & hot tub only 3 blocks from Walloon Lake

Walloon Lake

SAR 784

SAR 1,736 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bedroom with a bed covered in a quilt, a closet with a towel, and a door with curtains.

A two-story brown building with a green garage door, a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, and a wooden fence in the foreground.

A living room with a gray sofa set, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, a floor lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A wooden dining table with four stools, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and two framed botanical prints on the wall.

Cozy Modern Carriage Apartment Close to Shopping, Skiing,Golf

Petoskey

SAR 447

SAR 652 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

Petoskey

SAR 368

SAR 408 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

Odawa Hotel

Petoskey

SAR 436

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a sign that reads "HOT TUB TIME".

A bathroom with a white vanity, a mirror, a sink, and a built-in washing machine.

A white two-story house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the front door.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a countertop.

Cozy & Fun! Hot Tub - Arcade - Pool Table - 75" & 43" TV

Boyne City

SAR 676

SAR 1,610 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Top Bear River Hotel Reviews

Cute Log Cabin! Boyne Mountain! Hot Tub! Walloon Lake! Fireplace! Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Cute, cozy, clean and comfortable! We would definitely stay there again!"

Walk to Walloon Village, Beach & 10 min to Petoskey or Boyne Mountain

8/10 Good

"Cute house and nicely stocked. Great for the 7 of us."

Cute and Cozy farm house on 1 acre. Serene views. A Gem!

10/10 Excellent

"Home was extremely clean and exactly as described. Host was excellent to work with even before we booked answered all my questions. Would absolutely book here again."

Hidden Gem in Walloon Village

10/10 Excellent

"Cute and cozy and very clean! Great place to stay."

Boyne , Walloon, Petoskey perfect getaway .RETRO RETREAT

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay at this cozy and cute place! The kids enjoyed visiting the pool and our dog was happy she could join as well. Communication with the host was excellent and we would recommend this place to others!"

Rabbit Run - Cozy cottage in the heart of Walloon Lake Village. Family-friendly!

10/10 Excellent

"It was an excellent stay. I would stay again."

Peaceful cabin hideaway with fire pit & hot tub only 3 blocks from Walloon Lake

10/10 Excellent

"5/5 Stars – Exceeded All Expectations for our Celebration! Two couples stayed here for a short mid-week getaway to celebrate our anniversary month, and it was absolutely perfect.Highlights included:•The Space: Spotlessly clean, and very comfortable for two couples.•The Amenities: Well-stocked with everything we needed for our short stay.•The Location: Quiet and peaceful surroundings, providing a wonderful relaxing backdrop.•The Host: Highly accommodating, welcoming, and very quick to respond to questions.We highly recommend this property and would absolutely love to return!"

Petoskey & Boyne The Roundhouse is it!!

10/10 Excellent

"A super fun property with many available activities of indoor and outdoors. Bob the host was communicative and very helpful. The house has a very unique design, which is really interesting to see in person. Each of the seven bedrooms was comfortable, and each of the bathrooms was clean and had sufficient water pressure. Would definitely stay again."

Beautiful Walloon Lake Home - with Pontoon Boat option. Sept & Oct availability!

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean and cozy house with room for everyone and a fully stacked kitchen. We enjoyed our stay and hope to have the opportunity to return.Thanks for everything!"

Other attractions near Bear River

Old City Park

You can find out about the history of Boyne City with a stop at Old City Park.

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beach near Melrose Township Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Melrose Township Park during your trip to Walloon Lake? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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beach near Village Green Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Village Green Park during your trip to Walloon Lake? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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beach near Jones Landing

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Jones Landing during your trip to Petoskey? Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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beach near Lake Foreman

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Lake Foreman during your trip to Boyne City? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Mackinaw Trail Winery

8.8/10 (108 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Mackinaw Trail Winery during your travels to Petoskey. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Boyne Heritage Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Boyne Heritage Center during your travels in Boyne City.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bear River?

Bear River is located in an area that travelers like for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 26 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Bear River?

Odawa Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a casino and free breakfast. You'll find it 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Bear River.

How many hotels are there near Bear River?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Bear River.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bear River, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Bear River.

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Our top choices for Bear River hotels

1. Crooked River Lodge

2. Best Western of Harbor Springs

3. Boyne City Motel

4. Bay View Inn

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

6. Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant

7. Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square

8. Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western

9. Hotel Perry

10. Odawa Hotel

11. Quality Inn Petoskey

12. Bay Inn of Petoskey

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey

14. City Express by Marriott Petoskey Harbor Springs

15. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Petoskey

16. Colonial Inn in Harbor Springs

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Petoskey

18. Horton Creek Inn B&B

19. OTIS Harbor Springs

20. Village Suites Bay Harbor

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Hotels recommended for families near Bear River

Walloon Lake Cottage; Minutes Walk to Water & The Village

Hidden Gem in Walloon Village

Walk to Walloon Village, Beach & 10 min to Petoskey or Boyne Mountain

Peaceful cabin hideaway with fire pit & hot tub only 3 blocks from Walloon Lake

Cozy Modern Carriage Apartment Close to Shopping, Skiing,Golf

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG

Odawa Hotel

Cozy & Fun! Hot Tub - Arcade - Pool Table - 75" & 43" TV

Top Bear River Hotel Reviews

Cute Log Cabin! Boyne Mountain! Hot Tub! Walloon Lake! Fireplace! Beach!

Walk to Walloon Village, Beach & 10 min to Petoskey or Boyne Mountain

Cute and Cozy farm house on 1 acre. Serene views. A Gem!

Hidden Gem in Walloon Village

Boyne , Walloon, Petoskey perfect getaway .RETRO RETREAT

Rabbit Run - Cozy cottage in the heart of Walloon Lake Village. Family-friendly!

Peaceful cabin hideaway with fire pit & hot tub only 3 blocks from Walloon Lake

Petoskey & Boyne The Roundhouse is it!!

Beautiful Walloon Lake Home - with Pontoon Boat option. Sept & Oct availability!

Other attractions near Bear River

Old City Park

beach near Melrose Township Park

beach near Village Green Park

beach near Jones Landing

beach near Lake Foreman

Mackinaw Trail Winery

Boyne Heritage Center

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