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Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Grand Forks

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Water park
Interior
Sports bar
Waterslide
Outdoor dining
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks welcomes families with an indoor pool, lazy river, and waterslide. Kids love the arcade while parents relax in cabanas. Enjoy the coffee shop and buffet restaurant. Alerus Center is just steps away.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(109 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Grand Forks, Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks is connected to the convention center. North Dakota Museum of Art and Empire Arts Center are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Columbia Center and Columbia Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Splasher's of the South Seas, or check out an event or a game at Alerus Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including cross-country skiing.
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1000 South 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND, 58201

What's nearby

  • Splasher's of the South Seas - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Alerus Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of North Dakota - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Columbia Mall - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Ralph Engelstad Arena - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Forks Station - 3 min drive
  • Grand Forks, ND (GFK-Grand Forks Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Pepper - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

Eco-certified family-friendly hotel connected to the convention center
At Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground. Be sure to enjoy a meal at AALTOS Garden Cafe, the on-site buffet restaurant. In addition to an arcade/game room and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lazy river, a waterslide, and cabanas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Bicycle parking, laundry services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All 201 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 4 to 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AALTOS Garden Cafe
  • Garbonzos Pizza
  • Hacienda Patio
  • Tavern United

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (11 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Children's pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 13 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Facilities fee: USD 8.95 per person, per day and includes use of: water park

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 4:00 PM–9:00 PM.

Is Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks located?

This family-friendly Grand Forks hotel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Splasher's of the South Seas and Alerus Center. Japanese Gardens and University of North Dakota are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1343 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family enjoyed the waterpark and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and a fun water park for the kids. Lots of parking and close to many restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On site food options good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel has a restaurant, which is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

oumer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk guy was absolutely amazing and very helpful and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Amenities
Great options for dining right on site. The water park was fun. The room was adequate, comfortable, and had a very musty smell. Would stay again... the convenient location was a huge plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taeyoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and water park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having 2 restaurants in the building is a really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dwayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
320$ per night, outdated rooms, still had to pay to get into water park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent water park and our room was clean as well as spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Itohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s such a beautiful property, it will benefit from property maintainance elecialkh within the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomadations with a wonderful park as a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything, most of the staff was great, we had 1 person who was rude but out of all of them it was great

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water slides were great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and quiet . Very good for kids leisure activities during stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, love coming here with my family!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the stay it was clean and easy to get around, Staff was generally fine, I liked the fact that the GM took the time to talk to us, and he helped out his staff a lot. Thank You Jeff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You don’t have to leave the hotel as there is everything here you meed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly especially the guy who checked us in. He placed us and our friends in the same floor despite being full.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We make a point to stay here every year and every year it gets better and better. One of the cleanest hotels we’ve ever stayed in. The property is so well taken care of, staff is friendly and helpful. 10/10. Wish we came through more often. Kids had a blast at the water park! Rooms are quiet, and the beds are comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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