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Hotel Rapids

2.5 star property
Grand Rapids guestrooms with free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Minibar
Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Family Suite, Multiple Bedrooms
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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680 US Hwy 2 East, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
  • Place, Grand Rapids Public Library
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oakland Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Gilbert Mansion
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 743 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Multiple Bedrooms

Family Suite, Multiple Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Junior Single Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, Multiple Beds

Comfort Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Grand Rapids

Near the airport.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Mississippi River and Veterans Memorial Park. Grand Rapids Public Library and Old Central School are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Rapids Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Itasca County Historical Society Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Central School - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oakland Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Gilbert Mansion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Florio's Grill and Tavern - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hotel Rapids

Grand Rapids guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A sauna, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Hotel Rapids. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Grand Rapids hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Rapids offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Grand Rapids hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 1 to 10 for adults and USD 1 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Games
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

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 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
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: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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 available for USD 15.0 per stay.
  • 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.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 1 to 10 for adults, and USD 1 to 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Rapids Grand Rapids
Hotel Rapids
Rapids Grand Rapids
Hotel Rapids Hotel
Hotel Rapids Grand Rapids
Hotel Rapids Hotel Grand Rapids

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Rapids to the airport?

Hotel Rapids is 76 mi (79-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Rapids have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Rapids.

How close is Hotel Rapids to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (2-min drive) from Blandin Beach and 5.5 mi (10-min drive) from Tioga Beach and Picnic Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Rapids offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hotel Rapids, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 1 and 10 for adults, USD 1 and 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Rapids?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rapids?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Rapids?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Rapids have a pool?

Hotel Rapids does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Rapids have a restaurant?

Hotel Rapids is home to HR Bar and Bistro, which features happy hour, light fare, and brunch.

Does Hotel Rapids have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Rapids to downtown Grand Rapids?

Hotel Rapids is 0.6 mi away from Grand Rapids.

Hotel Rapids Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 805 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 805 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 805 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 805 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 805 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest rural hotel I've ever stayed in. Everything was well organized.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay! Chloe was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing and the room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, spacious room, renovated, delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very attentive to requests and all staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean unique hotel offering 3 bedrooms so we could all be together.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice folks Motel priced as a real hotel Rooms walk out to outside like a motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had lovely little touches, and the staff were beyond welcoming. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, place was really cute, and who else has a yurt?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is always so helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, comfortable and exactly what I was looking for: charming, easy to access, family owned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, great amenities, helpful staff, awesome bistro downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and clean, staff were so friendly! Thank you for your services! I’ll definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was so accommodating and friendly. The hotel was so quaint and had so many amenities. Loved the bar/restaurant onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was good, suite was ho-hum. Lots of road traffic which they address. Floorboards very creaky, beds not great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the food was fantastic. We can’t say enough about the staff and can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bistro/Bar is phenomenal along with the waitstaff there. Noise outside was a little much at bedtime, but all in all a good experience. Try the CREPES!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great stay at an affordable cost

I was quite pleased with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was sparkling clean, the bed and pillows were super comfortable, and it was easy to adjust the heat settings. The staff is stellar and the bistro where we ordered breakfast served delicious food. Everything perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay and wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Hotel Rapids Stay

Very friendly staff, beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025