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Pelican Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with 2 restaurants, in the vicinity of Maplewood State Park

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Front of property
Standard Cabin | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Family Suite | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Family Mobile Home | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
City view from property
The Pelican Motel welcomes guests with its convenient location near Maplewood State Park. Visitors can enjoy meals at either of the two on-site restaurants and relax with coffee in the lobby or garden. Free WiFi and helpful multilingual staff make planning daily excursions easy.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Single Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Futon

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Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Mobile Home | Terrace/patio

Family Mobile Home

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Cottage | Terrace/patio

Family Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds, 1 Queen Futon, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Mobile Home

2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Mobile Home

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Business Apartment

Business Apartment | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Business Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

About the neighborhood

Map
900 N Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Tamarack Lake - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Maplewood State Park - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Detroit Lake - 36 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion - 38 min drive - 23.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪VFW Post 5252 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sones Asian American - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Milt's Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Southtown - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cornfield Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Pelican Motel

Motel remodeled in 2022 and located near Maplewood State Park
At Pelican Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, brunch, and lunch at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pelican Motel have comforts such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, kitchenettes, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Big John's Pelican Pizza
  • Taqueria Escobar
  • The Muddy Moose

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1958
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pelican Motel Motel
Pelican Motel Pelican Rapids
Pelican Motel Motel Pelican Rapids

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pelican Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pelican Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Motel located?

Situated in Pelican Rapids, this motel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Maplewood State Park and within 32 mi (52 km) of Fergus Falls Center for Arts and Otter Tail Lake.

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Pelican Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 213 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!! Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the cabins and ut was so cute and cozy. The owners are amazing! Very friendly and even shared some chips and spicy cheese with us. They are pet friendly. We had our dog with us, she was able to spend some outside time on our deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable accommodations. Friendly, attentive, and hospitable owner operators. Close to several really good food options and to the beautiful lakes around Pelican Rapids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we could bring our dog. Hotel requires you to bring a dog bed, because dogs aren't allowed on the beds. Room was spotless. Easy parking. The only thing I didn't like was the noise from the turkey plant. But my dog didn't mind, so I'm good. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great hosts, quaint, beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location & good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely lovely to stay in. Me and my significant other were staying here for WE Fest weekend and absolutely loved our time here. When I booked it a year in advance I had some doubts but I was very surprised on how nice it was. Staff were extremely nice. Felt just like staying at home. It was very private and quiet which we loved. Hoping to come back next year and stay here again. 12/10 recommend this wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, nicely updated, and had a very comfortable bed and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property, but kept up very well. The rooms were very clean and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed for one but the staff was friendly and the bed was quite comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel! Nothing but positive things to say!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lew and Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and hosts friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ausra

This place was very clean for a motel property. It is conveniently located and has calm and pleasant surroundings and environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was family owned so they care about their property and the people they serve.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here one night. It was perfect. Clean, quiet and the beds were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, need taller toilets in bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Placed me in a room near the area I could park my truck with the boat attached. Adjacent to some great fishing spots
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so soft there was no support. The pillows, which a person usually likes soft were hard. The internet kept cutting out for the tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the closeness of parking to the room. Thought the excellent rating shown online was deceiving.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Nice staff. Disappointing internet with massive buffering and loss of access. An issue for many small towns staff said.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time, dirty tub

Overall a great experience. The tubs could definitely be cleaned more thoroughly. There was a yellow film on the bottom of the tub that we had to wipe away with Clorox wipes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean & comfortable.

Clean & comfortable altho room smelled a little musty until aired out. Probably due to the motel being a lake country resort type unit and closed up during winter. I like this type of motel where one parks the car right outside the room door! So handy. And there were 2 chairs & a small table outside where we relaxed & drank a beer after long day driving
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was terribly damp and it smelled like turkey. Our clothes had to washed again to get the smell out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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