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Whitefish Lodge and Suites

2.5 star property
Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and a sauna

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Indoor pool
Indoor wedding
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Whitefish Lodge and Suites offers a perfect retreat with a spa tub and firepit. Start your day with a continental breakfast, enjoy on-site shopping, a billiards table, and an arcade room. Families love the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Suite, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Crosslake, Whitefish Lodge and Suites is in the city center. Crosswoods Golf Course and Golden Eagle Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cross Lake Recreation Area and Gull Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Brainerd International Raceway. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and snow tubing.
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14150 Swann Drive, Crosslake, MN, 56442-5504

What's nearby

  • Crosslake Town Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cross Lake Recreation Area - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kicks on Route 66 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Crosswoods Golf Course - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Crosslake Community Center - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Chest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪American Legion post 500 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Maucieri's Italian Bistro & Deli - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Whitefish Lodge and Suites

Family-friendly lodge near Crosswoods Golf Course
Located close to Cross Lake Recreation Area, Whitefish Lodge and Suites provides free continental breakfast, shopping on site, and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and conference space.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, an area shuttle, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A vending machine, a ballroom, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7,298 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 300
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lodge Whitefish
Whitefish Crosslake
Whitefish Lodge
Whitefish Lodge Crosslake
Whitefish Hotel Crosslake
Whitefish Lodge Suites
Whitefish And Suites Crosslake
Whitefish Lodge and Suites Lodge
Whitefish Lodge and Suites Crosslake
Whitefish Lodge and Suites Lodge Crosslake

Frequently asked questions

Does Whitefish Lodge and Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Whitefish Lodge and Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Whitefish Lodge and Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitefish Lodge and Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Whitefish Lodge and Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Whitefish Lodge and Suites located?

This family-friendly Crosslake lodge is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Crosswoods Golf Course and Cross Lake Recreation Area. Golden Eagle Golf Club and Gull Lake are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Whitefish Lodge and Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 152 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night celebrating our Anniversary. staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We loved everything about it but the beds were very uncomfortable! We tried both queens in our room, both felt very worn, sagging in the middle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
See above
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Cross Lake area!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, up north feeling with fire ring. Great pool, hot tub and sauna area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Nice hotel but not for breakfast

Quiet, nice location and close to sister and her husband in assisted living across the way. Only bad thing is the breakfast….there really isn’t much and what the have is prepackaged. Coffee is horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel!!! It is adorable, clean, and the staff are always friendly and helpful. We look forward to our annual Christmas getaway with family at the Whitefish Lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is a decent place. Rooms were clean, staff was helpful and friendly, pool and hot tub were open, standard hotel breakfast. But the pool and hot tub were a bit dirty, the ceiling is t in great shape in the pool area, and our room did not have a refrigerator, though there was an obvious spot where one is supposed to be. Owners just need to reinvest in their property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very mildew smelling, and felt damp, the breakfast options were not great, the only real warm choice was to make a waffle, which is great if you don’t have food allergies!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to Crosslake for the Winterfest. Nicest hotel we have stayed in for a long time. Very clean. Adequate breakfast. Easy checkin and check out. Clean pool and hot tub area. All equipment worked. Highly recommend. Liked the north woods theme.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Great stay & nice lodge like hotel. Definitely will stay again- thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest hotel I've stayed at in any small town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and friendly guests. Great service all around...I definitely recommend this place..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient place to stay for work related business.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

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

Nice quiet area

Very nice clean and friendly staff nice quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

james r.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Nice staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Highly recommend

I always stay here when I travel to the Emily area. Clean, cool vibe, great hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great rate. Nice pool hot tub
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it! The room was great and staff were awesome. We came for the pool, hot tub, and sauna and were not disappointed. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be nice if lodge had something special for guests who frequent there establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy

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

Great stay

Our one night stay was great. Staff were friendly, pool and hot tub were wonderful, enjoyed a walk in the nearby campground. Breakfast was ok, nothing fancy but enough for us. Our only trick was figuring out how to turn the shower on! Lol. Ask the front desk. Has a great golf course close but it was a windy day so we passed. Great puzza place across the street too. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is generally very nice. It has a rustic theme that fits very well in the region. I gave it a four instead of a five due to upgrade needed in the rooms - no refrigerator and very few outlets for electronics.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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