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Forest Lake Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A room with a wooden dresser, a window with a view, and various wall decorations including a fish-themed plate and mounted animal heads.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a computer, and a cash register.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a window with curtains.
A motel with a green door, a small porch, and flower boxes.
A small room with a wooden table, two plaid chairs, a lamp, and a book on the table.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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1215 NW 4th st, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
  • Place, Blandin Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Central School
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, The Gilbert Mansion
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Grand Rapids

At Forest Lake Motel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Mississippi River and Blandin Beach. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Grand Rapids motel include Blandin Beach Park and Central Square Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Blandin Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blandin Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Central School - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Central Square Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Gilbert Mansion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Florio's Grill and Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Forest Lake Motel

As a guest of Forest Lake Motel, you'll find laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Grand Rapids motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Forest Lake Motel offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Grand Rapids motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system 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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Forest Lake Motel Grand Rapids
Forest Lake Grand Rapids
Forest Lake Motel Motel
Forest Lake Motel Grand Rapids
Forest Lake Motel Motel Grand Rapids

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Forest Lake Motel?

Forest Lake Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Lake Motel?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Lake Motel on 1 Oct 2026 start from NZ$197, 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 parking available at Forest Lake Motel?

Yep, Forest Lake Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Forest Lake Motel?

Yep, Forest Lake Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Blandin Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forest Lake Motel?

No, Forest Lake Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Forest Lake Motel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Forest Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 338 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to spend a night passing through or spend a few days for a fishing trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was super cute. The room was very spacious and the family running it was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again for sure. Everything was clean. We got a view of the lake which was lovely and it was quiet. Well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extra large room and a full size refrigerator and freezer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location loved the view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for the price, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nothing fancy but clean, reasonable and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very clean and well sized
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I enjoyed our stay, very clean and the service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff were very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is definitely an older motel but it has great character. Check in was very easy. Beds were comfortable. The room was very clean. It was homey. We parked right outside our door with easy access to come and go. Our view was the lake so it was great to see right away in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great room in Grand Rapids - Would recommend

Clean, basic, comfortable accommodations. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lake front views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Great price for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. Rooms were clean and quiet, great restaurant next door. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs to be torn down. It is not a sage place for people to stay. I would not recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but clean and everything worked, staff was all very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating would love to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy, cleanliness good. There was no kleenex though. Loved large fridge. AC lil old * hard to regulate. Overall give it a 8.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Clean, friendly helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room location that looks out over Forest Lake, on a quiet street. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025