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Big Sandy Lodge and Resort

2.0 star property
Beachfront, with indoor pool

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Private beach, sun loungers
Exterior
Reception
Consider a stay at Big Sandy Lodge and Resort and take advantage of a playground, a bar, and a sauna. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Bear's Den, the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

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Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Children's books
Highchair
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Children's books
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Children's books
Highchair
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Children's books
Highchair
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Children's books
Highchair
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Children's books
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Family Studio

Highlights

Children's books
Highchair
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
20534 487th St, McGregor, MN, 55760

What's nearby

  • Big Sandy Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Minnesota National Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Savanna Portage State Park - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Horseshoe Lake - 17 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Loon Lake - 29 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bann's Bar and Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Last Chance Pub N Grub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Sandy Lodge & Resort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Sandy Beaver - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Big Sandy Lodge and Resort

Hotel near Mississippi River
Consider a stay at Big Sandy Lodge and Resort and take advantage of a playground, a bar, and a sauna. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Bear's Den, the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Big Sandy Lodge and Resort offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's books

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 10:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bear's Den

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Sandy Lodge and Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Big Sandy Lodge and Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Sandy Lodge and Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Sandy Lodge and Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Big Sandy Lodge and Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Sandy Lodge and Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this McGregor hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Sandy Lake, Sandy River Lake, and Shamrock Town Hall. Minnesota National Golf Course and Horseshoe Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Big Sandy Lodge and Resort Reviews

10

Exceptional

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Big Sandy Resort located right on the lake with a great view. We stayed here for one night and Ashley at the front desk, who was personable and helpful, made it a really good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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