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Northland Inn Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to West Okoboji Lake

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
The Northland Inn Motel sits in the heart of Northland region, offering a genuine retreat from everyday life. Guests start their mornings with continental breakfast before heading out to explore or simply relaxing in the garden area with free WiFi connection.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Spirit Lake is home to Northland Inn Motel. Ranch Okoboji and Brooks Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Okoboji Lake and Pikes Point State Park. Goodies Handmade Candies and Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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2051 Hwy 9, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360

What's nearby

  • West Okoboji Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Okoboji Summer Theatre - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Brooks Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • 'Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark Okoboji - 12 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Arnolds Park - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McKeens Pub & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Godfather's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pub19 Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Northland Inn Motel

Motel near West Okoboji Lake
Northland Inn Motel provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Northland Inn Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 40 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northland Inn Motel Spirit Lake
Northland Inn Motel
Northland Spirit Lake
Northland Inn Motel Spirit Lake, Iowa
Northland Inn Motel Motel
Northland Inn Motel Spirit Lake
Northland Inn Motel Motel Spirit Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is Northland Inn Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Northland Inn Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northland Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Northland Inn Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Northland Inn Motel located?

Situated in Spirit Lake, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of West Okoboji Lake, Pike's Point Beach, and Pikes Point State Park. Lakes Regional Healthcare and Diamond Lake Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Northland Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 131 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel to stay at, great location and friendly people!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room and the bar!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times & always come back when we are in the area visiting our son!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is obviously being renovated It ptovided what we needed in an overnight stay. Shower was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!! Will stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable - Staff fantastic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and decent price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for our family reunion. The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Comfy and cozy

Our stay was absolutely amazing. It was quiet clean and very comfortable. The hosts were very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Delana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good for event we were attending. Flee market at Vicks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Stayed there 4 years in a row. Very close to lake and boat ramp. With a fridge and a microwave never had to go out to eat. Breakfast is pretty good, too. More than just muffins and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, staff is very friendly. Breakfast was supposed to be a hot buffet but it was just free coffee, cereal, or a pastry.

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I need to park outside my door and this property allows that. The lady working the front desk was quite cheerful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel is now called Okobogi inn, i think. The room we stayed in was way better than i expected considering the other reviews. Its under new management with a name and there' been some obvious renovations. Had a nice little bar and close to both Spirit lake and Okobogi lakes. The price was high, but way less than the other places that were all booked up anyway. I would recommend this for a weekend stay if you're traveling to go fishing and don't care about all the Foo Foo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot of renovations, new roof, bathrooms redone...still didn't look like online pictures but would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Nothing fancy. Needs more electrical outlets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay here was great. I was there to enjoy my favorite place. Okoboji and also support some friends who were playing music up there. So my hotel time was literally just to sleep, I would choose this place again because it had just what I needed. A nice, comfortable , clean place to sleep. Also, from the moment I checked in to check out, anytime I saw the lovely lady at the front desk, she was just as friendly as can be and always smiling. She was great. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Amenities
It is in owner transition and needs updating from terrible conditions. So sad that I spent $200 a night fir a room with no amenities—nit even a coffee pot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was damp and musty smelling. King size bed was hard as a rock. Woke up once I finally slept in pain. Noisy inside because of air unit and air dehumidifier which really didn't help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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