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The Nisswa Motel

2.0 star property

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Basic Double Room, Patio
Standard Single Room
Basic Double Room, Patio
Standard Single Room
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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5370 Merril Ave, Nisswa, MN, 56468
  • Place, Nisswa City Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nisswa Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Nisswa Lake Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Patio

Basic Double Room, Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Nisswa

At The Nisswa Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Nisswa City Park and Nisswa Lake. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and patios. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Nisswa hotel include Gull Lake and Brainerd International Raceway.

What's nearby

  • Nisswa City Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nisswa Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Nisswa Lake Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lower Cullen Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clark Lake - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hunts Point Sportsman's Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy*s - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Nisswa Motel

Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nisswa hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Nisswa Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 35 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 35 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 35 per pet, per stay (maximum USD35 per 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; cash is not accepted
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Nisswa Motel Hotel
The Nisswa Motel Nisswa
The Nisswa Motel Hotel Nisswa

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Nisswa Motel?

Yep, The Nisswa Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nisswa Motel?

No, The Nisswa Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nisswa Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Nisswa Motel?

Dogs are welcome at The Nisswa Motel, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Nisswa Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, simple but nice place to stay. Is very pet friendly. I've stayed at this motel at least once a year for decades. Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night and checking in was super easy. Room was clean and well kept. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and service! Great location for dining and shopping!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations - older but clean!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was relaxing and cool shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The managers were very friendly. The shops in close proximity were unique and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ilaria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid this place. I thought the hotel had been remodelled, but that was clearly not the case. The showerhead was rusty and leaked rust into the tub, so I didn’t even shower. The wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling everywhere. The beds were very uncomfortable, and being right next to the freeway made it noisy all night. To make things worse, the owner/manager complained that we paid “too little” because we booked three months in advance. This is by far the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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