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Drake Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Blackduck

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Reception
Exterior
Property grounds
Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
The Drake Motel provides a comfortable base for visitors seeking both connectivity and relaxation. Guests appreciate having WiFi access right in their rooms, while the on-site barbecue grills offer a practical way to enjoy meals outdoors during their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 213 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Blackduck is home to Drake Motel. Blackduck Municipal Golf Course and Bemidji Town and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pine Tree State Park and Lake Bemidji State Park.
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172 Pine Ave, Blackduck, MN, 56630

What's nearby

  • Blackduck Wayside Rest Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blackduck Area History & Art - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Bemidji State Park - 36 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • Bemidji State University - 37 min drive - 30.5 miles
  • Concordia Language Village - 44 min drive - 28.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pond
  • ‪Hillcrest Supper Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Duck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪duck in and eat - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Countryside Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Drake Motel

Property highlights
Drake Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Bicycle parking and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Drake Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • On-request microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Exterior

Northwoods Inn & Suites Blackduck

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
6.6 out of 10, 308 reviews
Northwoods Inn & Suites Blackduck

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Drake Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Drake Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Drake Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Drake Motel located?

Situated in Blackduck, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Blackduck Wayside Rest Park and Blackduck Area History & Art. Blackduck Municipal Golf Course and Pine Tree State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Drake Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple, affordable, restaurant and gas nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best small-town motel i have stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have the most comfortable beds for a motel! And very friendly owners! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Room appeared clean just a Man Cave or Hunting Cabin vibe. Mom and Pop style Motel. I would probably stay again if Need Be . Friendly Folks Very Hospitable place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was easily the nicest Motel I've ever stayed at- the beds were extremely comfortable & the owners were beyond nice and helped me so much during my stay!! :) I also caught a 10 lb Walleye!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Unique decor for each room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet little motel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Office

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar with pretty good food within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic small town motel. Exceptionally clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place except I could not adjust to steady temperature in shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive motel that is very well kept. Very clean and the beds are surprisingly comfortable for an older motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely charming, very nice hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well kept and the staff was friendly. The room was clean and supplied with everything you needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing comfy stay

The woman who ran this motel was excellent and friendly to us, she clearly takes pride in this property and the comfort of her guests!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfy. Owners were very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, quaint, quiet, well kept, and a good deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Great small town motel

The Drake Motel met or exceeded all of my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with the person in charge of helping check us in. It was very helpful since we arrived after 9 p.m.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean and inexpensive. Great deal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drake Motel was very clean, neat and tidy. The young Lady that checked me in was very polite, kind and friendly. Will definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Thumbs up

Couple who ran the Drake hotel are awesome, room clean, beds comfortable highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy to find and exceptionally clean. Best place to stay in Black Duck. Only 13 mile from the re-known Hoot’n Holler saloon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute old school hotel. Exceptionally clean. Very nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was wonderful! Nice room. Very, very clean. Service was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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