My wife and I planned on taking a quick day trip to get some rest and time together and I had won a…read morevoucher for Grand Casino from a local silent auction. So we didn't have too many expectations coming in, as long as it had a nice hot tub and room, we would be happy. And that is what we found here. The rooms are updated and modern and very roomy. Beds are very comfortable and offer a good night's sleep. The pool area offers a huge hot tub which made for some good lounging time, albeit you cannot have drinks of any kind in the pool area, which was somewhat of a downer. The casino was not anything to write home about. We had some free play credits to use and the machine basically ate them without functioning correctly, so that was a total bust. Oh well, I don't gamble against the house anyways. Finally, we had dinner in their restaurant. The food was not bad. I enjoyed my seafood platter, it was filling and had decent quality seafood. My wife's BBQ mac and cheese was not great, more mac than meat. All in all, it wasn't terrible and we didn't pay much out of pocket for it. Finally, there is not a lot to do outside of the casino. There is a nice state park just up the road and you have Mille Lacs for fishing excursions, but not much more than that. I have never been to the Hinckley location so I really can't compare between the two. There is at least more to do in Hinckley. Oh well, as stated before, we were just looking for a bed and hot tub and that is what we found.

As far as the food goes, not worth the $60 for two people. The food was mediocre at best. The…read moreshrimp scampi was Chewy. The meat not tender. The crab salad -missing the crap meat. Minimal options for the salad. The vegetable they served w/o starch was green beans. Choose another place.

Rooms were nice and clean and there was a decent restaurant in the casino area. But that was all,…read moreupon arrival I was told I couldn't use my company card Bc it didn't have a name on it. ( all the other guys I work with were able to use theirs) we only put the cards in for an incidental fee however we got charged over 400 dollars one of the days we got charged we didn't even stay at the hotel. Domestic disputes in the lobbies at night and an all around uncomfortable time unless you spent it in your room.

Marketing has failed the casino big time. It's hard to get to with all the construction. There's no…read moreone there and we no longer have any perks. A few months ago we'd at least get a free room during the week, or 5 bucks free play. It's a big nothing now.

Such great service! Food was so delicious and felt like a home cooked meal! And incredible views of…read morethe lake, If you are looking for a fun breakfast spot this is the place!

My dad took me here on my birthday or shortly after. Ive not been on the lake for a long time…read more He told me, you don't need to bring gear or bait. They will have it all. We had lunch and the waitress seemed less than concerned about the timeline. To getting on the boat, and finding out the gear was iffy. There was a cooler with some tired leeches in it. And although the crew was nice, it was not a great experience. One walleye and three perch for 20+ people. Some dude vaping and smoking back-and-forth, not far away from us, no one seemed particularly concerned about that. It was early afternoon and I suppose that fewer fish should be expected, but it was definitely not an exceptional experience. Somebody said they were selling the place. But my opinion is that they should do a lot more to take care of the customers they still have, before that happens... If that happens... Nice enough crew, but I think they should continue to take care of the customers they still have regardless...

I stayed at Jackpot Junction on Wednesday, September 24th as part of a stay and golf package with…read moreDacotah Ridge golf course. I stayed in room 422. Unfortunately, my room was infested with bed bugs. I was bit over 30 times. The bites were verified by a medical professional. I reached out to the hotel management to inform them of the situation via their website but they have refused to respond or acknowledge the issue. I understand that this motel is not a highly rated 5-star facility. I knew that going in. This review is purely to provide a level of "buyer beware" for future attendees.

We stayed there over the weekend and went to the pool hot tub to find out we could not have drinks…read moredown there and got kicked out. This will turn me away from coming there again also was not happy that we could not get into our hotel room untill around 4:30pm.

Very clean casino and rooms. Lots of machines to choose from and good players rewards. Machines are…read moretight. Haven't tried the buffet since it reopened but will soon.

We had decided on a girls night and although machines were tight we had a good time surprised at no…read moresafe in the room

We went here on a Tuesday. That means we got a small popcorn, small side, and two tickets to the…read moremovie for a whopping $16. Not a bad deal. They were showing 4 movies which were the most recently released. Seats were high backs but not reclining chairs. Theater was good sized and had good sound. We got there right when the movie started so not sure if they showed previews but loved sitting down and having the movie start right away. Staff was friendly. Popcorn was delicious. Loved that they were making it fresh when we got ours. Overall, nice smaller theater to enjoy a movie. Only open Tuesday and weekends.

Would like the Tuesday special back especially for us Seniors!!! I would rather see a movie at the…read moretheatre than donate my weeks salary to the slots than never never never pay out!!!

Whenever we have family in town, they'll ask to go to casino. They heard about this one up north…read moreand wanted to check it out. Huge casino with a huge parking lot. We went at night, casino floor wasn't busy. No smoking except for the smoking room that has a door to enter. Self serve soda station and food court area next to the buffet. The hotel lobby is also beautiful. However, we didn't stay, just came to gamble.

I had not been to Grand Casino Hinkley in quite some time. Decided to spend a Saturday night here…read moreand had an absolute blast. Won quite a bit on slots which I was not expecting. The room was great, as was dinner at the steakhouse.

Came here for Grandma's marathon, and was able to get a room for two nights for a half decent…read moreprice, specifically for Grandma's weekend. It was really close to busing to and from Duluth and overall a decent experience. I don't think that I would personally stay here if I was doing a Duluth trip just because it is around 20 to 25 minutes out of the city... But specifically for Grandma's weekend it was great!

Medium sized casino 1.5 hrs from the Twin Cities metro area. I loved the cheap drinks and easy…read moreparking. I don't gamble much, but came out here to see a comedian's event. The event center had the comfiest stackable chairs that gave great lower back support. I would prefer stadium seating for a comedian's event, but could easily see the venue being used for large weddings. Tried to eat at the Steakhouse at 8:45pm after the event, but disappointed they couldn't seat us since they closed at 9pm on a Friday night.

Had a great vacation with family here! We loved exploring the trails and relaxing on the lake. The…read morecabins are well kept, spacious and had everything that we needed - not to mention a beautiful view of the lake. The owners are great - we spent a lot of time hanging out in the store and enjoying free popcorn and good company. They also have cute and friendly dogs which is always a plus! Overall, a great experience - will definitely be returning!

Seriously, this doesn't get any better. Our first year here was under the new owners, but I…read moreunderstand that the previous owners were pretty good also. These owners are super nice people and beyond fair in their dealings. Free K-cup coffee and popcorn in the office, they actually bring popcorn to you most evenings as you sit around the campfire. Free donuts, juice, and coffee by the lake your first morning there. A fun "holey-board" tourney is a highlight. The only complaints about this place I have ever heard are by entitled folks who don't believe in parking boat trailers in the provided parking area and are otherwise rude rule-breakers in general! Rules are there to protect both the owner and you. The owners are NOT sticklers and will work with you. We rented a window A/C and they didn't charge us because it ended up being a cool week and we only ran it a couple days. The grounds are well-maintained. The driveway and area around the office are paved, so my granddaughter had a blast riding her scooter. Cabins are quite nice, spacious, and comfortable with nice kitchens... no slackers here. Newer cabins are VERY nice, and some have central air. Volleyball, playground, and a very large lawn for games. They have boats available, including pontoons. There are several docks and a swimming beach with lots of water toys. The lake isn't really big, so that means you don't wake up in the morning to jet-skis! Very quiet place, and they even have nesting bald eagles. Very close to Nevis and a nice drive to Park Rapids for shopping or to Walker for shopping and the casino. This is infinitely better than our previous resort home, both in ownership and in overall amenities.

Went with the family to the seafood buffet at St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake. It opens at 4pm, not…read moresure when it closes. The food was absolutely worth it. Prime rib, crab legs, lots of seafood, great salad bar. At 36 dollars per person with soft drinks included, very fair. Didn't try alcohol, so can't speak to that. But honestly, this is about the people. From the moment we arrived until the time we left, Desiree was on it. She wasn't just taking care of our table, she seemed to be everywhere, checking on guests, clearing tables, helping people, always with a great attitude. She noticed my elderly father was having some difficulty, and without being asked, helped him with his plate, condiments, and getting settled. The rest of the staff was warm and helpful too, including the carver, who was friendly and welcoming. One thing that stood out to me as a guest, we saw a table leave a pretty big mess, and it was a reminder to all of us to make things a little easier on the staff by stacking plates and consolidating where we can. Overall excellent food, outstanding value, but the customer service is what we'll remember. Desiree went above and beyond, and the whole team made our family outing enjoyable. Five stars.

My husband and I enjoyed the seafood buffet at Turtle Lake and we were amazed that there wasn't a…read morehuge line. The cost was a bit pricey but it was a treat for us. The crab was excellent with prime rib and fried scallops! A full bar is right next to the seating so it's easy to order alcoholic drinks.