Our experience at AmericInn at Pequot Lakes definitely exceeded our expectations!…read more My husband had mediocre to poor experiences at other AmericInn locations, but there were really no other choices if we wanted to stay in the Pequot Lakes area. I expected a dumpy outdated hotel with bare minimum comfort. I was hoping only for a clean room, not much more. When we arrived, we walked into a beautiful rustic lobby. Peaceful music was playing and a fire was dancing in the gas hearth fireplace. The feel of a cabin in the woods, yet clean, spacious, and very pleasant. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was VERY clean, including the corners in the bathroom and other often-overlooked places. The bed was comfortable and the room was nice-sized. One nice perk....our room window had screens and we could open the window to enjoy the fresh, cool breeze. Even though the hotel was full of guests and we know there were children (we saw them passing in the hallway) the hotel was extremely quiet. No sound of slamming doors, running, voices....nothing. We stayed 2 nights and it was quiet both nights. The breakfast was above the quality we usually experience at hotels. Everything was fresh and hot. Seemed that the quality/taste of the food was better than usual too. Eggs appeared to be "real" eggs, not powdered. There was a nice selection of breads, including gluten free and the local favorite....wild rice cranberry. Everything was clean and well-stocked. There were some healthier choices for those who are calorie conscious. The coffee was a lot better than most hotel coffees. The breakfast room was spacious and had a little table for children. There were some children using that table when we were there, and they were thrilled to have their own little place to sit. There was a nice sized grassy area adjacent to the hotel, which also had a playground. This is a nice bonus for guests with children. We did not use the pool, but it looked to be nice-sized and well-maintained. There was also a pool table. My husband used the exercise room, and he said that the machines were in good shape and not broken like most hotel machines are. There was a gas BBQ grill and a fire pit available in the area just outside the breakfast room. We hoped to use those, and enjoy an evening by the fire, but the wind kicked up, and changed our plans. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in the area!

Very. Nice ambiance. They serve a decent continental breakfast. The amenities are substantial…read more Outdoor gas grill,a fire pit and a volleyball court. Nice indoor pool and hot tub. The facility is showing its age though. They have signs saying they are remodeling.

My husband and I rarely have a moment to ourselves. With a toddler, a dog, a cat, and two of my…read moreadult younger brothers currently abiding in our very cozy home, alone time is merely a memory. For our anniversary this year we stayed at Boyd Lodge and had the most blissful, quiet, relaxing day imaginable. Surrounded only by the sounds of the leaves falling from the trees we were able to truly connect and enjoy each other's company in a way that just isn't feasible at home. Thank goodness for the rest, relaxation, and opportunity to focus on our relationship. We returned home rejuvenated and full of gratitude for such a wonderful experience. Boyd Lodge is truly a gem and we look forward to planning another stay in the very near future! We'll bring our daughter along next time though, because Mommy missed her far too much.

The people are all so kind! The gift shop has amazing things! There is so many fun activities to do!read more

Room wasn't clean, had to clean the bathroom vanity top and mirror. I had to go to the front desk…read moreto get soap. Tub was broken and it looked like a 4 year old patched it with playdoh. Breakfast looked disgusting and the coffee was awful. Very dated overall and I wouldn't go back.

No elevator. Not ADA friendly and poor customer service. My parents and I will never ever go to…read morethis hotel again.

From 5 stars to 0, such a shame…read more The five-star review was based on exactly one person: Nancy, who *was* Pine River Inn as far as we all were concerned. In the course of the two weeks since our visit, Nancy has quit her job at this establishment, citing lack of management ethics and respect. Given that we all saw Nancy managing the day-to-day operations from the moment we set out for our Harley-Davidson activation every morning all the way through the evenings as some of us scrambled for food and such for the night, I stand by Nancy and look forward to offering her a solid letter of recommendation once she decides on a wonderful new place to work at. Best of luck to the motel owners in replacing the invaluable asset that Nancy was to Pine River Inn. _____ I was in the area to represent Harley-Davidson at the Brainerd International Raceway for an event. Sounds glam? Sure does. Behind the scenes? That's 10-12 hours on your feet, on your A game with awesome smile and personality at the ready at 8 am sharp. I love events and often get nicknamed Energizer Bunny, Sunshine, and similar terms of endearment for the energy I bring. Keeping that energy going every day on a longer activation requires active recharging every night. This means my priorities upon returning every evening were: 1. soak in bath salts, 2. eat, 3. sleep. Every morning: Prep breakfast, prep lunch, prep hydration, get dolled up, scram for the nearly 30-minute trip to the raceway. Given this routine, I called Pine River Inn as soon as my Harley contract was confirmed to check whether my room had a microwave and fridge. Nancy answered the phone and opted to change my room not once, but twice, to give me the best possible option - not at my request. I arrived to find that Nancy had booked me the top corner room, gifting me with the peace of having only one potential neighbor, no possibility of anyone stomping around overhead, and, in a truly convenient move, a full view of my fellow ambassadors' hallway when I'd pull my curtains back in the morning so I could simply be prepared when they started leaving their rooms for us to carpool to the raceway in the morning without having to stand outside and wait in the chill of the morning air. As the agency takes care of bookings in advance, check-in was a breeze, and Nancy remembered me immediately. In gratitude for Nancy's gracious assistance in ensuring I had all I needed for an efficient stay even before I arrived, I'd brought chocolates for her, which she adorably commented on before I left for the raceway the next morning. Thanks to Nancy's care in ensuring I had the amenities I needed to streamline my self-care before and after the raceway every day, I was able to arrive with a full mini-fridge capacity's worth of nutritious meals and hydration already prepped for the week. This one change allowed my morning prep time to be greatly minimized, and I was able to spend my hours after the raceway letting my muscles relax with a long soak instead of wasting time ordering or shopping for and cooking dinners I didn't want. One purchase I did indulge in was frozen yogurt fudge bars to ease the heat, which I was able to buy a box of thanks to my mini fridge. I shared some with Nancy the next day. Miss Daisy, Nancy's adorable little pup, is the motel's, uh, guard dog, and does patrol walks around the perimeter every morning while Nancy takes care of housekeeping and maintenance. The little darling often visited me at my door, staying for love and scratches, and even walked me to my room once. How's that for hospitality? :P Over the course of the next several days, it became clear that our other Harley representatives had each had lasting impressions of Nancy and her endlessly warm, welcoming demeanor. Every single one of us brought Nancy up in conversation at some point, and every one of us visited the front office to bid Nancy goodbye before we each left, some with presents to give. We hugged in parting ways, with Nancy asking me to please be sure to come back next year. If I'm in the area still, I'll certainly do so. If not, though, I'm seriously considering poaching Nancy if I ever open a hospitality business again. Dear motel owner, I hope you pay Nancy well. You know she more than deserves it. PS: If you drop by and the front office is closed but there are open room doors with a cleaning cart or rolling laundry basket out, chances are Nancy is doing housekeeping. If not, knock on room 101. If not, try checking the laundry area tucked in the corner of the first floor of the L-shaped motel. Two people manage this entire operation, so please excuse their occasional absence, as they are absolutely lovely human beings catering to the motel's needs.

When we showed up and checked into our room, we found the bathroom was flooded, fridge was nasty,…read moreroom smelled of smoke, and we found dried blood on a pillow! The sheets were also stained. We immediately checked back out, were told there were no other rooms and we needed to go through Expedia to get our refund. Expedia contacted them and the hotel is refusing to refund our money. Absolutely the worst place I've ever spent 20 minutes in.

This relatively new hotel is one of the nicer ones. I have stayed at traveling up and down Highway…read more10. My queen room was very clean, spacious and well-priced. It was nice having a couch and chairs that I could relax on rather than just having to sit on the bed. The odd thing to me, however, was that there's no closet and no great place to put your luggage. I think even a freestanding luggage rack would go a long way. They did have someplace to hang your clothes, but I do prefer an enclosed closet to cut down a clutter. I ended up putting my suitcase on a table. The breakfast selection was good. Very similar to other hotels like it. My biggest disappointment is that the associated restaurant is no longer open. It would be nice to wind down the evening with a glass of wine and a snack, but you can't have everything.

Friendly staff helped to get a last minute reservation when our original hotel reservation fell…read morethrough. This hotel is a hidden gem. The room was very comfortable and large. I wish we could have tried the pool. But we will definitely come back.

Place was clean and staff super friendly and having a spot to plug in my truck and trailerread more

My wife and I stayed for one week . Right off the main st , easy to find and the nicest…read moreaccommodations in town. Rooms clean , comfortable. Breakfast quite ample including eggs, bacon, sausage , waffles . WIFI worked fine for video steaming . Staff friendly , efficient and very helpful. We had to extend our stay for three days due to a snow storm . Even though the hotel was full they managed to get us into a bigger more expensive room with a hot tub but charged us the same rate as we were paying before. Indoor pool clean , well maintained. We will definitely stay here again. Really great staff .....

Keith is the best host . I love staying there …read more ..............,,,,,,.........................................................................

We came up North without any plans on where to go other than Bigfoot Days and had no reservations…read morefor a room because unsure where we were going to stay. Stopped in to the Wigwam and luckily the man in front of us cancelled one room so we lucked out. We were pleasantly surprised. Wonderful people here!! The beds were comfortable and tools were clean and nice. We can't WAIT to come back!

Well kept. The owner Jim is very hospitable. Easy access from the road. Beautiful beach access.read more

This was a great location for a resort. The water is clear and the owners provide water activies…read morefor both and small kids. I love seeing families spending quality time together. Our cabin was Birchwood, it was as perfect as we could expect. 2 recliners are a rarities in a cabin. I tend to sleep better in them so I realy appreciated having the option. Plenty of room for 6 adults and a couple kids The screened in porch was huge and perfect for gaming. The weather was chilly but that's the risk of mid to late August. The owners were very accommodating and pleasant to work with. The beach is full of toys and playground activity as well as room for yard games and volleyball and the private campfires. Very relaxing My only suggestion would be a better game room for those rainy or cold days. Ice hockey, foosball, pinball or pool table, stuff like that but otherwise... It was a great time with our children Highly recommend this resort. This is the first-time we have reserved again. It"a hard to find all the accomodations to meet everyone's needs and this one did

We really liked this place and would not hesitate to book here again…read more Pros: Nice quiet location with a super-friendly and helpful staff. Breakfasts were good and the place was really quiet at night. It also has a really nice, good-sized indoor pool. It's located just on the outskirts of the town so there's plenty of shopping and lake access in a very short walking/driving distance. Best of all, loons in the lake! Cons: The rooms, or at least the one we had, are a bit dated. Everything certainly looked clean, but definitely a bit worn down. One special note, for those getting the 'economy' room (307?); the bathroom needs some rework. The shower could fit 4 people easily, but the toilet is unbelievably low and is jammed into a corner, making the 'sit down' experience a bit of an adventure. I'm 5' 8" and 225 lbs., and it was definitely an 'issue.' If you're bigger than me, avoid this room until they redo the bathroom. Definitely not enough to take a star off, but something you and they should be aware of.

At this hotel so that we would be near the scamp dealership where we went to go pick up our new…read morescamp 5th wheel. The hotel looks nice on the outside and the accommodations seemed clean and orderly. But, there was no ice in the ice maker and no hot water when we went to take a shower. Breakfast consisted of a paper bag filled with 3 sausages and a sandwich made of a muffin egg sausage and cheese that we microwaved in the Room. It was pretty tasty. All in all, I just couldn't bring myself to give this place even 3 stars. I also had to pay an extra $10 pet deposit bringing up the total amount I spent to $107 Which I feel was too much for a hotel that doesn't really supplied the things that are necessary. Won't be staying here again thank goodness.