Pelican Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this Pelican Rapids motel

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Family Cottage | Living area
Exterior
Front of property
Standard Cabin | Private kitchen
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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900 N Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572
  • Place, Pelican Pete
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Otter Tail Lake
  • Place, Maplewood State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Futon

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Mobile Home

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds, 1 Queen Futon, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Mobile Home

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Business Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

About the area

Pelican Rapids

In Pelican Rapids .You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Maplewood State Park and 25 miles (40 km) of Fergus Falls Center for Arts. Otter Tail Lake is 29.7 mi (47.7 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Pelican Pete - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Maplewood State Park - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Detroit Lake - 34 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Detroit Lake Beach - 37 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Detroit Mountain Recreation Area - 45 min drive - 54.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornfield Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪VFW Post 5252 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Milt's Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sones Asian American - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Southtown - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Pelican Motel

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this Pelican Rapids motel
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Pelican Motel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Pelican Motel was completed in June 2022.

This Pelican Rapids motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1958
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Pelican Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Pelican Motel Motel
Pelican Motel Pelican Rapids
Pelican Motel Motel Pelican Rapids

Pelican Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 216 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Hidden Gem

The Pelican Motel was a little hidden gem in the area. We spent the weekend visiting several state parks and it fit our needs for overnight lodging perfectly. Our room was cozy and clean with updated furnishings and decor. We would definitely stay again if we are ever in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price we paid. Clean and spacious lovely front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was amazing, room was very clean and updated, mattress super comfortable. Check in was easy ,friendly. Felt very safe there. Would be nice to have info on local coffee houses, etc. since there is no breakfast at the motel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the cabins and ut was so cute and cozy. The owners are amazing! Very friendly and even shared some chips and spicy cheese with us. They are pet friendly. We had our dog with us, she was able to spend some outside time on our deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Upper Minnesota

Very comfortable ideally located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel. Quiet. Relaxing. All the amenities of home. As coming with heavy rolling cooler, requested parking outside my door. With in minutes of submitting my request, hotel responded, accommodating my request. When arrived was offered assistance with my cooler. Hospitality extraordinaire! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we could bring our dog. Hotel requires you to bring a dog bed, because dogs aren't allowed on the beds. Room was spotless. Easy parking. The only thing I didn't like was the noise from the turkey plant. But my dog didn't mind, so I'm good. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A thro back to the 50s. A real motor court.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this lil quiet out of the way motel. Gorgeous property, friendly staff, quiet. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice cute hotel. Staff was nice. Trouble with my payment. Expedia charged me and so did hotel on check in. Staff handled it and got me a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was updated very nice, soft bed,only problem we had was our shower handle needed to be replaced couldn't regulate the water temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner/managers were very accommodating, meeting small requests cheerfully.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly couple that own the place. Nice and clean sheets.. Comfortable bed. Nice big room for such a nice pri e reasonably priced for a Friday night stay..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely lovely to stay in. Me and my significant other were staying here for WE Fest weekend and absolutely loved our time here. When I booked it a year in advance I had some doubts but I was very surprised on how nice it was. Staff were extremely nice. Felt just like staying at home. It was very private and quiet which we loved. Hoping to come back next year and stay here again. 12/10 recommend this wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025