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Balsam Lake Lodge

2.0 star property

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Restaurant
Relax by the stone fire pit surrounded by a curved wall, overlooking a serene lake.
Basic Triple Room
Front of property
Basic Triple Room

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
264 County Rd I, Balsam Lake, WI, 54810
  • Loveless Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Interstate State Park- Wisconsin
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Single Room, Lake View

Premium Single Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Single Room, Lake View

Premium Single Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Balsam Lake

When you stay at Balsam Lake Lodge in Balsam Lake, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Long Lake and Loveless Lake. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6 km) from Apple River and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Little Bass Lake.

What's nearby

  • Loveless Lake - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Interstate State Park- Wisconsin - 20 min drive - 17.9 km
  • St Croix National Scenic Riverway - 29 min drive - 31.2 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 35 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Wild Mountain - 45 min drive - 44.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blacksmith Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Lake Brewery & Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Indianhead Supper Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Otter - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Balsam Lake Lodge

Hotel in Balsam Lake with a restaurant and a bar
Balsam Lake Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 50-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Balsam Lake Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Balsam Lake Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Balsam Lake Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Balsam Lake Lodge is a beautiful property and the room was lovely. However, when we arrived at the 3 pm check-in time they were short staffed and they could not login to the computer for check-in. They had to call the manager who was off-duty and did not answer or return the call. We waited for 45 minutes before they said our room was being cleaned and would be ready in about 20 minutes. The 3 young women who were trying their best to perform all the necessary duties were not at fault. They did their best. The problem was poor management.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Suellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
There was no room service so we had to hunt down someone every day to get Keurig coffee refills. Hard to find someone! There was no place in the bathroom to store/put toiletries, pills, hairdryer, etc. They had a little pedal stand that could only hold my husband’s dop kit. And There was plenty of space in the bathroom for a chest or table since there was no countertop. Couldn’t charge anything to your room cause it was too confusing for them, really?? For $250 a night I would never stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice lake, but I won’t stay here again.

No windows in our room. Room not cleaned by 3:00 check in. No beach There is kayak rental The staff seemed much more concerned about the restaurant and bar than the lodge. Staff was somewhat disorganized.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful lake, the food was pretty good, the room didn't have a window but the bed was comfy. Bathroom door squeaked pretty loud. Perch dinner Friday night was excellent. Prime Rib Saturday was good but was just served warm. Live music Friday was excellent. Outdoor fire pit was beautiful. There are some nice wineries close by and a few neat spots in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodations were excellent but didn’t have a closet or dresser to put clothes in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was directly across from the registration desk which made it noisy until the kitchen closed and was cleaned for the night. There was a BRIGHTLY illuminated exit light hanging inside the room above the door. The brightness/intensity of the light made it difficult to sleep. The person who checked us in was really rude, we stood there for like 10 minutes before she acknowledged us. She was on the phone but didn’t even smile or acknowledge us in anyway even though we were standing right in front of her. I travel in northern WI several times a month for work. Because of this interaction, I will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and the most amazing food. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy place to land for the night. All the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tai

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t any staff Beds very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Niccole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balsam Lake Resort is a great place to do everything Wisconsin, eat at a Supperclub, drink at many establishments, and have a great time with friends!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely room with a fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No staff after 10 pm/before 9 am so be sure you have all you need early
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

chrissy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly, Lafayette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful. And, we would stay there again IF the following can be corrected. Cleanup is the issue. If you eat there, expect to eat on tables that were not cleaned or wiped off. If you sleep overnight, we had arrived to six long black strands of hair in our sink; soap scum not cleaned from shower panels; and a large rock discovered when my foot rubbed against something rough in bed and when shoved away, it fell onto the floor. This was not a small stone. In wandering the property outside, as it rained last night, cans and junk from socializers (who knows when), found on several tables. This is a newer property with staffing issues. A beautiful place to stay but not a welcoming stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite a glitch with our reservation via Expedia the staff went above and beyond to find us alternative lodging which was wonderful! We stayed for dinner in the restaurant and the meal and service was just as good, thank you all we will certainly be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness
The building and grounds were beautiful! We checked in with the bartender, which wasn't a problem. He was busy, but very helpful. Unfortunately, the first two rooms he tried to check us into weren't cleaned at all. The sheets were bunched up on the bed and trash wasn't emptied. The third room had been cleaned, I guess, meaning the bed was made and trash had been emptied. But the bathroom was pretty disgusting, nothing had been cleaned including the floor. There was a pink ring inside the toilet and pubic hair pretty much everywhere. The shower glass unfortunately hadn't been cleaned in so long the hard water stains were etched onto the glass. There were cobwebs in every corner. It was so disappointing because the room "looked" great and the bed was very comfortable. A good cleaning service would be a simple fix.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
stayed for a quiet one night relaxing road trip. we received that and more. great for a midweek earlybird getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023