Bears Den Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bruno motel

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A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a dining area.
Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A single-story motel with a row of rooms, each with a door and window, and a covered outdoor area.
A motel with a covered walkway, large windows, and a parking lot in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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4582 Main St, Bruno, MN, 55712
  • Place, Kettle River
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Banning State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Bruno

In Bruno .Within 12 miles (20 km) of this motel, you'll find Banning State Park and Kettle River. Sturgeon Lake and Culver Museum are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Kettle River - 14 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Banning State Park - 15 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Robinson Park - 21 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Moose Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 24 min drive - 33.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear's Den - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪North Pine Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rocky Road to Tartarus Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lobo's Den - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rack Shack - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Bears Den Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bruno motel
There's a restaurant on site. Bears Den Motel also features laundry facilities, a convenience store, and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bruno motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2023
  • Self-service laundry
  • Convenience store
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Bears Den Motel offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 72-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 72-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

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 noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Bears Den Motel Motel
Bears Den Motel Bruno
Bears Den Motel Motel Bruno

Frequently asked questions

Does Bears Den Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bears Den Motel.

Does Bears Den Motel offer free breakfast?

Bears Den Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bears Den Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Bears Den Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Bears Den Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bears Den Motel have a pool?

Bears Den Motel does not have a pool.

Does Bears Den Motel have a restaurant?

Bears Den Motel is home to The Bears Den, which features happy hour.

Does Bears Den Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bears Den Motel to downtown Bruno?

Bears Den Motel is 0.1 mi away from Bruno.

Bears Den Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was really good really clean and easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beds were very comfortable. And everything was decorated very nicely. The little kitchenette was very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, nice to have coffee, nice hot shower w/good water pressure, watched Landman on Paramount+ + after a day of deer hunting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice little motel

Very nice room with large TV, mini refer, microwave. Would definitely stay there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and clean. Staff was pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Laundry was listed as amenity but not available yet. Great stay otherwise. Modern and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

Awesome!

The motel was very clean and well made, and the staff was awesome ! The food at the bar is amazing and well priced. Tge only real downside was either the walls are thin, or our neighbors were loud. Still, 9.5 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady that checked us in was awesome and went the extra mile to make sure we had all supplies we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little rustic but we couldn’t complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great room . Very nice new set up. Everything we needed. Bed, mattress a little different then we were used to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location around a lot of state parks it was a very peaceful quiet stay even though the mosquitoes outside were abominable so the only suggestion I would have would be a bug zapper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Great place to stay. Loved the simple industrial decor. Easy check in and out. Close to Nemadji state forest. Perfect place to stay for ATV riding in Nemadji!! Thanks Bears Den for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori

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

Nice Place to stay next to restaurant bar

Newer motel, next to restaurant, bar and store. Cement floors, kinda cold, firm beds, checkin for room is at the bar. Overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Willow

Only really thing wrong was that it wasn’t the room i booked and it took a whole to get hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Pleasant overnight in Bruno

Room was very spacious, clean, & inviting. Check-in was easy at their bar/restaurant/convenience store next door. We enjoyed the Friday Night Fish Fry & a couple cold tap beers at the bar. There’s a nice beer garden area; looked like it would be a lot of fun on an evening when they have live music. Would gladly stay again, if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with this motel. I would highly recommend this place. Very clean. Nicely decorated. I travel a lot and this is by far the nicest motel I have ever stayed in. Check in very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

Little Gem in Bruno

We were in town for a wedding and found this little gem. We had a fantastic stay- the motel is very clean and comfortable, and the staff was so kind. It felt like a ritzy Schitt’s Creek experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need bedding for pullout couch and 4 bath towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is modern and worked as it should.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

1st Stay

Was a good stay. Bought a fly swatter and left it there as there were a few flies.... it is fly season tho. Walls were thin... turned off tv and could hear neighbors talking. I wondered if our tv was loud for them then. Dish towels or wash cloths would be good for kitchenette... Coffee leaked and had to use a white bathroom wash cloth. Overall I enjoyed my stay there. I'd stay again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

Weekend Away

This motel far exceeded our expectations. The owner was helpful and very accommodating. The room was crisp and clean. The bed was comfortable. The only thing that was lacking was the hot water did not get hot enough for us. Breakfast at the bar was great, making this get away perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodations were excellent! But the walls were thin, and the visitor in the next room yelled and cried at times, and could easily be heard, which excited our dog and he barked in response, causing the visito to yell back at him. So I slept in my car with the dog for the first part of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like to use some design with the plumbing pipes. The only thing is the bed do not need to be that close to the wall they needed to build a table on the second side of the bed or an outlet is.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024