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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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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Standard Single Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Family Mobile Home | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Standard Cabin | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

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

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

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

Standard Single Room

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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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

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

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Family Mobile Home | Terrace/patio

Family Mobile Home

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
900 N Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Maplewood State Park - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Cormorant LINK Site - 28 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Detroit Lake - 36 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion - 38 min drive - 23.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪VFW Post 5252-Pelican Rapids - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cornfield Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Escobar - ‬11 min walk

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
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and outdoor furniture
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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.

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. 117 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 174 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Laynnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

Nice motel.

Staff was friendly, room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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

James

Easy checking in, inexpensive, and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully restored motel in a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

AMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome motel. Great beds and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great getaway close to Maplewood park.

Delightful old school motel with updates. The owners are very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean and convenient motel room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt at home after staying at 2 previous hotel driving cross country to Montana. Located in a cute small town too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Happy Find!

We stayed here after attending a wedding at The Barn in Dunvilla, which is only about 10 minutes away. We called ahead for a late check-in, and they were incredibly accommodating. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed supporting a local business not tied to a chain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Lew and Eileen

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. A true gem. And our dog was allowed, which was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little hotel. Its nothing fancy just clean and safe. It had everything we needed for our stay with the dog. The managers were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024