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Forest Lake Motel

2.5 star property

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Room, Multiple Beds
Room, Multiple Beds
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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1215 NW 4th st, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
  • Place, Blandin Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Gilbert Mansion
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

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

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Room, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Grand Rapids

With a stay at Forest Lake Motel in Grand Rapids, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Mississippi River and Blandin Beach. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Blandin Beach Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from American Legion Memorial Park.
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What's nearby

  • Blandin Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blandin Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Itasca County Historical Society Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Gilbert Mansion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Forest Lake Motel

Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Mississippi River
Forest Lake Motel offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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 daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel has 1 floor in 5 buildings and offers designated smoking areas.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Forest Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 295 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have given 5 stars except for ancient microwave. Wouldn't work when you tried using it, but would come on repeatedly in the middle of the night with nothing in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Blackduck

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I really was impressed with how quiet my room was even with people on both sides of me. I really liked being across from the lake too. The linens were clean and the room had what was promised. The price was right. Some of the things I wasn’t super excited about was the smell in my room. It smelled chemically and odd. The crack in the tiles and the rust on the heaters were from wear and tear. If those things were fixed, you could advertise the rooms as having a “vintage” feel since they haven’t been updated since the seventies. I appreciated that it is family owned and that my money didn’t go to a big chain. I also appreciated that it was close to a really nice grocery store and where I needed to be the next day. Overall it was a good experience, but the smell really was off putting. The best part was the air unit in the wall; it was new and didn’t have a mildew or smoky smell! That is worth the money right there!! Thank you for that!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only complaint was the shower head. It had lots of pressure, could wash my truck with it. Otherwise we had a lake view room and it was reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

LUCILLE, Grand Portage

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in, interesting set up. Came in at night so couldn't see anything. Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Blackduck

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with pets
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

2/10 Terrible

Tomaso

Disliked: Staff & service
I arrived at 10:40 PM at the property After a Long trip. Nobody was present for the check-in. I called the phone number as indicated on the office Door, Nobody took my call. Since it was not possibile to check-in, I had no other choice then to search for another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry, SALUDA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor parking options if you’re pulling a trailer. Dirty exterior and grounds. No gutters on building. Many transient workers staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lyle

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Quiet, clean and good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Classic Motel in Grand Rapids

The Forest Lake Motel is a classic motel property in a great location (and adjacent to a very good restaurant). The room was clean and comfortable. The service was friendly, welcoming and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We walked into the room and there were roaches on the counter and in the cabinets.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lake front views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motel is a little dated, but the room/bedding was all clean and the water was hot! Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to stay after a night at the races out at the fairgrounds. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025