Thunder Bay Resort

Thunder Bay Resort is a resort in Hillman at 27800 M-32, about 20 minutes from Alpena. The setting is part of the stay: the resort includes forest trails, a golf course, and access to the Thunder Bay River environment rather than only a place to sleep. The tone fits a northern Michigan getaway, with lodging tied to outdoor activities, dining, and resort events.

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Rooms and larger lodging options include practical stay space rather than just a bed. Fairway suites include Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette, a living room with a fireplace, a pull-out sofa, and a patio facing the golf course. Some suites add whirlpool tubs, while chalets include full kitchens, living rooms with sofa sleepers, gas fireplaces, central air, large decks, and gas grills.

The stay works especially well if the resort activities are part of the reason for booking. Thunder Bay Resort has an 18-hole golf course, a golf range, a putting green, on-site dining, and an elk-viewing carriage or sleigh ride paired with dinner and wine tasting. The resort also has free Wi-Fi, parking, a restaurant, a bar, and air conditioning.

The resort also has an RV park with paved pull-through full-hookup sites bordering the golf course.

One limit to note is specific to chalet stays: chalets have a two-night minimum. For the RV park, all rigs must be self-contained because no bath house is available, and pop-ups are not permitted.

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