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Lakes Area Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Lakes Area Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Handicap)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Starbuck is home to Lakes Area Inn. Minnewaska Golf Club and Rolling Forks Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glacial Lakes State Park and Holly Skogen Park. Visit our Starbuck travel guide
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604 North Main St, Starbuck, MN, 56381

What's nearby

  • Holly Skogen Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lakeshore Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Minnewaska
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Starbuck Public Beach
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    40 min drive - 34.4 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP)
    153 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's
    1 min walk
  • Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill
    7 min drive
  • Captain's Bar and Grill
    12 min drive
  • Water's Edge
    2 min drive
  • The Travern
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakes Area Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakes Area Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakes Area Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakes Area Inn located?

Situated in Starbuck, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Holly Skogen Park and Lakeshore Park. Lake Minnewaska and Starbuck Public Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lakes Area Inn Reviews

5.2

5.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.4

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Poor rating

Very loud a/c. Very loud bathroom fan. Remote control did not work. Strands of hair on sheets. No personal contact with anyone. Would not recommend or stay there again. Only double beds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great new owners. Helpful and friendly. Room was clean, except open bag of frozen veg in the fridge?
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

David

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

When I went to check in I did not have a reservati

As I said above when I went to check in they did not have my reservation. I'd like to know what happened. Also the charges are still on my credit card and I bought the insurance in case I needed to cancel. I am not very happy with you or the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Reginald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible stay! The room was beyond filthy and literally smelled like rotten produce. The office was closed the entire weekend we were there. Amenities? Let's just saythere are none!! Quality of service- HORRIBLE!!!!! The Starbuck area is very nice!! I would definately not recommend the cedar inn at all !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Eugene

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

Avoid if possible.

They did not have enough towels for everyone. They only gave dry towels when we asked and very very limited it what they gave us. Came and removed our coffee maker because another room's broke. Carpet stained everywhere. We would not walk barefoot in there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

For sale for a reason

The cleaning staff were friendly, but they cleaned our room the first day and never brought us clean towels so I had to go but us some to use, I told the owner I expected a discount, but never saw them again. They weren't there when we left, so we left our key under the mat and called to leave a message we were leaving - to check in, most of our party had keys left under the mat. (We happened to catch someone in the office and checked in.) The rooms were uncomfortable and felt dirty, although they weren't. Mattresses were uncomfortable. It's too bad, since it's in a great location. Hopefully it will sell and be renovated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

unknown

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

needed a place close by for family reunion

Arrived, needed a new door knob, placed our bags inside, went to family's house, returned later to find key in door. Cleaned room every day except last day. After cleaning room, left the door unlocked every time. No overhead lighting, poor lighting, old TVs--not a big deal, shower was clean, outdated decor, hard and uncomfortable mattress, the sink was in the bedroom so everyone had to come into bedroom to brush teeth. Could have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

PAT

Liked: Staff & service

Mayberry USA

Somewhat dated but adequate. Only hotel in area that we could find that would accept dogs. Small town atmosphere with some of the most friendly people we have ever met. We were at a community fund raiser and talked to a small group that recommended a local cafe for breakfast. We went the next morning and when finished asked for the check, to our surprise someone had called and told them not to charge us and they would stop by to pay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Wendy N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good place to stay.

It was dirty by the front door, the freezer froze her food and there was no setting on it, and the toilet seat was broken. The good thing was that the towels were really nice and the housekeeper did a very good job and cleaning our room for our overnight stay. It would be a good location for a nice motel if you had somebody run it that put some money in it. Not worth the money that we paid to stay there.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No soap in room and not enough wash clothes and towels.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

COMFORTABLE

CLOSE TO AREA WE NEEDED TO BE BY, HAD THE ESSENTIALS FOR THE ONE NIGHT STAY
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Would Recommend

The owners were very nice and very helpful, both when I called and when I talked with them face to face. Room was comfortable and everything I expected. The shower was very nice, unlike many places I've stayed where the water pressure is sub par. Fridge, TV, and microwave all worked, I would definitely stay again if I am in the Starbuck area.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

2122

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

OK

other than the fact the locks did not work well it was an ok place. The carpet was dirty.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a dive

This average price room was if bad shape. The couch and carpet were stained. Decided to drive the 3 hours home then spend the night in the room.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

RobnSylv

Liked: Staff & service

Ok stay for the weekend

It was what I suspected for the price, average size two room unit that has a TV in each rooms for those who like watching TV (non flat screen TV). More ideal for the weekend fisherman stay (good walleye and bass fishing lakes), The hotel is close to harbor boat landing (about 2-miles) and they have average size bait and tackle shop at the Hotel. Limited location places to park your boat,but I did not have any issue with parking my boat.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

tech

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

cedar inn

i paid for the room online thru online order, and the hotel called asking me for a credit card, they didnt show they had been paid, and they had never heard of the online ordering i used. the TV's were so old, when you turned them on, a small dot in the middle of the TV showed first, and the picture finally grew out in about 2 minutes.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

linda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017