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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
Family Suite | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Standard Cabin | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
City view from property
Family Mobile Home | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
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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View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

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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 Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 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 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 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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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 Family Cottage

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

View all photos for Family Suite

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
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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

View all photos for Family Mobile Home

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
900 N Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572

What's nearby

  • Tamarack Lake - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Crystal Lake - 15 min drive - 9.4 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
  • ‪Southtown - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Maple Beach Resort - ‬9 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
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Multilingual staff and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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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