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Forest Lake Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Mississippi River

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Forest Lake Motel offers practical comforts and attentive service. Guests enjoy dry cleaning services and reliable in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available, and self-parking adds convenience to the stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1215 NW 4th st, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

What's nearby

  • The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Judy Garland Museum - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Pokegama Lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Tioga Beach and Picnic Area - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Pokegama Golf Course - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nopo Coffee Co. - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Forest Lake Motel

Motel near Mississippi River
Forest Lake Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Forest Lake Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

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)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 10 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Forest Lake Motel Grand Rapids
Forest Lake Grand Rapids
Forest Lake Motel Motel
Forest Lake Motel Grand Rapids
Forest Lake Motel Motel Grand Rapids

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Lake Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Forest Lake Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Lake Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Forest Lake Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Forest Lake Motel located?

Situated in Grand Rapids, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Mississippi River and Blandin Beach. Blandin Beach Park and Central Square Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Forest Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 291 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location loved the view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room location that looks out over Forest Lake, on a quiet street. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have given 5 stars except for ancient microwave. Wouldn't work when you tried using it, but would come on repeatedly in the middle of the night with nothing in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people run the motel, but the rooms are dated and old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Got to check in early.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, Quite, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating would love to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is as it should be
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Forest Lake

An amazing quaint motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean , cozy , affordable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice (so far) while passing through for Christmas holidays. The rooms are always super clean, smell fresh, and are toasty warm for the winter. Forest Lake Restaurant is a quick walk from the rooms (2 minutes) and has excellent food. We love stopping here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady that checked us in told us that she was giving us a newly remodeled room and that it was very clean. This couldn't be further from the truth. The room was VERY musty. There were several imperfections in and outside the room, including BED BUGS!! I have bites all over my body
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was my wife Elizabeth and my local motel we stayed at. She is gone now but i stayed in her honor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First of all your hotel was the only afforadable hotel in GR. I want to express my gratitude . Secondly i appreciated the call and ability to just go to our room. Lastly i love your motel. It is só cute and compfy. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the staff were very nice. The rooms themselves need some updating and sprucing up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean operation. Shower was devine..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we were on a sight seeing tour of the area so we spent very little time in our rooms access to businesses that we were interested in were convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for our dollar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Our room was facing the water which was across the street, so technically that was the water view room. I think there were permanent residents there which made us feel a little uncomfortable. The room was tired, but the beds were comfy. Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty cool

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean. Wonderful view. Quiet at night. Old building do some rough looking areas. But overall loved the place and the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is made up of several buildings going down toward a small lake. The motel is relatively old, but rooms are clean and spacious. They need some remodeling and small repairs, but nothing serious. I recommend taking a couple of clothes pins to secure the curtains while keeping them above the AC unit. The restaurant/bar next door is worth visiting at least once
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Had fruit flies galore…..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel Luc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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