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Forest Lake Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers connect with in-room WiFi at Forest Lake Motel, where a 24-hour front desk team welcomes guests and self-parking makes arrivals stress-free

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Grand Rapids is home to Forest Lake Motel. Old Central School and Forest History Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Judy Garland Museum and Pokegama Golf Course. Visit our Grand Rapids travel guide
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1215 NW 4th st, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744

What's nearby

  • Blandin Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blandin Beach Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Itasca County Historical Society Museum
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Gilbert Mansion
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    6 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • Burger King
    2 min drive
  • Florio's Grill and Tavern
    6 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

Forest Lake Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 295 reviews

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

DaLaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place for a one night stay for my husband, mom, and small dog. The owners were very friendly upon checking us in, and the room was very clean & reasonably priced. Our room had a full sized fridge and a small microwave. The motel is a bit "vintage (blue toilet & tub), but aside from a bit of a moth ball type smell, it was exactly what we needed for easy loading/unloading of luggage, people and pottying the pooch👍👍 Our room had a lake view as well. I would definately stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Amenities
Clean, friendly helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff were very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. Rooms were clean and quiet, great restaurant next door. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I enjoyed our stay, very clean and the service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Motel is a little dated, but the room/bedding was all clean and the water was hot! Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Classic Motel in Grand Rapids

The Forest Lake Motel is a classic motel property in a great location (and adjacent to a very good restaurant). The room was clean and comfortable. The service was friendly, welcoming and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to stay after a night at the races out at the fairgrounds. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUCILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in, interesting set up. Came in at night so couldn't see anything. Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have stayed at this motel twice now and even though it's an older motel I find it very clean and comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed the stay. It was clean and comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and the staff was very friendly. Nice clean room and service. Will stay there again since we will be traveling to Grand Rapids 4 to 6 times a year.
Stayed 3 nights 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

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with this stay. Relaxing place very pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mark

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

couple get away

We needed a stopping off point on our way to Grand Forks North Dakota. The rooms were a little dated but very clean and comfortable. Would recommend this to anyone needing a quick comfortable place to stay overnite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms had a nice rustic feel and were spacious. The beds were very comfortable. It is not very often that you get a full size refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot and a cook top in the room. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

It made our stay very pleasant. The bar and restaurant staff are terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great and the service was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the property is on the older side, my room was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The clerk was friendly and food at the adjacent restaurant was excellent and not expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good place to stay, had all the amenities we needed and super friendly staff. The room always felt damp but i think thats from all the rain that had been recieved, it was roomy and clean, better than the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

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