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Forest Lake Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Forest Lake Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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About the neighborhood

Grand Rapids is home to Forest Lake Motel. Mississippi River and Bass Brook Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center and Judy Garland Museum. 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
  • Old Central School
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Central Square Mall
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Gilbert Mansion
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Itasca County Historical Society Museum
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Florio's Grill and Tavern
    6 min drive
  • Casey's General Store
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive

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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 accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Lake Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Forest Lake Motel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Forest Lake Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 340 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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clean room, parking was great, location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to everything! Very clean, quiet and quaint. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff was very kind and helpful. The room was very clean and liked the beautiful fall view of the lake. Appreciated the Gideon Bible. It’s a little outdated but very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, the staff that I ran into were extremely helpful, for an older motel I was impressed with the room. I had a long day of travel and just needed a place to rest, you can’t go wrong here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was super cute. The room was very spacious and the family running it was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an older, well maintained motel. No glitz - but clean, comfortable and affordable. We stayed one night on a quick trip north and found it to be a great value with our limited time. The check-in was smooth and very helpful. Would definitely stay again if travels take me to Grand Rapids.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice room. A bit dated but the room was clean. The staff was nice. I would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and nice and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Extra large room and a full size refrigerator and freezer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location loved the view of the lake from our room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The motel reminded me a little of the motels from the 1950. My room was clean and nicely decorated. It had a coffee maker, a microwave, and a refrigerator that was larger than I expected. I was able to park right in front of the door to my room, which made moving my luggage easy. The room rates were reasonable compared with other motels in the area. They do not provide breakfast but there is a very nice restaurant next door that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with good food at reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I have stayed at this hotel several times before. The rooms are always clean and maintained in great working order. The check in process was easy and friendly. I appreciated the bag of ice daily for my cooler. Regular size refrigerator is an amazing plus for the room. I was able to bring salads from home that stayed cooled. Huge plus. The room was quiet and faced the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The room was very clean and well sized
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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My husband and I enjoyed our stay, very clean and the service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean and staff were very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly and accommodating would love to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleased with this stay. Relaxing place very pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

It made our stay very pleasant. The bar and restaurant staff are terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was great and the service was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024