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Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included

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1200 E Shore Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501
  • Place, Detroit Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Detroit Lake Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Kitchen, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Murphy Bed, Kitchen, Lakefront, No Pets

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Lakefront, No Pets

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lakeside

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (with Sofabed)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Detroit Lakes

On the beach.Stay at this Detroit Lakes hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Detroit Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Detroit Mountain Recreation Area. Sucker Creek Preserve and Detroit Lakes City Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Detroit Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historic Holmes Theater - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Detroit Lake Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Detroit Mountain Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Otter Tail Lake - 43 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Detroit Lakes Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brygge Taps & Tastes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit

3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit like a marina and an indoor pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a hot tub, and a steam room. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Detroit Lakes hotel is smoke free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 4004 sq ft of conference space
  • 372 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Detroit Lakes hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Ski passes
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Best Western Premier Lodge Lake Detroit
Best Western Premier Lodge
Best Western Premier Lake Detroit
Best Western Premier The Lodge On Lake Detroit Hotel Lakes
Hotel On Lake Detroit
Best Premier The On Detroit
Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit Hotel
Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit Detroit Lakes

Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 551 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ERIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was disappointed I could not get my military discount
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the amenities like kayaking and smores! Comfortable, spacious room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great views, nice beach area. The room and amenities were very nice. Will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John and Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing, property is beautiful, breakfast is wonderful. Everything is above and beyond great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Breakfast is awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room overlooking Detroit Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great as well as the food and drinks Staff was very helpful and friendly Would stay again and recommend The view from our room of the lake was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tennille

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynolds-Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizaveta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly. Breakfast was terrific. A great place for families with young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

Troll hunters

Great location. So many things to do in Detroit Lakes. Best part is the art. Good breakfast and amenities at the hotel. Amazing views and we enjoyed the walkout room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a nice, relaxing, clean, and friendly hotel. An absolutely enjoyable experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top level stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at the beautiful lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Detroit Lake from balcony was highlight
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025