Beachfront hotels in Minnesota

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Minnesota. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Peters Sunset Beach Resort and Golf Glenwood, United States

  

  Resort. Offering a children's playground and terrace, Peters Sunset Beach Resort and Golf is situated along Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood, 30 km from Alexandria. There is an 18-hole golf course and the resort has a sauna and water sports facilities. All rooms are fitted with a TV and select accommodations have a living room and a kitchen. There is a business centre at the property. Show full description Guest review score 6.0

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• 2 Quarterdeck Resort Nisswa, United States

  

  Resort. Set in Nisswa, 2.9 km from Rock Island, Quarterdeck Resort offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. 4.9 km from Lake Shore and 14 km from East Gull Lake Airport, the property features ski-to-door access, as well as a bar. The accommodation provides an ATM and free WiFi. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher. Activities such as hiking, skiing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Pine Island is 15 km from the resort, while Pauls Seaplane Base is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, 42 km from Quarterdeck Resort. Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $135.

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• 3 Good Ol Days Resort Nisswa, United States

  

  Hotel. Set in Nisswa, 6.7 km from Pauls Seaplane Base, Good Ol Days Resort offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a private beach area. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. Lake Hubert is 7.6 km away and Eastman Seaplane Base is 10 km from the hotel. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a patio with a lake view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Some rooms come with a kitchen with an oven, a dishwasher and a stovetop. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Good Ol Days Resort can enjoy a continental breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for canoeing and cycling. Pequot Lakes is 10 km from Good Ol Days Resort, while Lake Shore is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, 25 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $81.

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• 4 Lutsen Sea Villas Lutsen, United States

  

  Hotel. Located in Lutsen, within 7.5 km of Tofte and 8.7 km of Grevais Landing Field, Lutsen Sea Villas provides accommodation with free bikes and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. 8.7 km from Tofte Airport and 13 km from Schroeder, the property features a private beach area and barbecue facilities. Each room is fitted with a balcony with a lake view. The hotel will provide guests with a fridge, an oven, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player. Guest rooms at Lutsen Sea Villas are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Spa and wellness facilities including an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub are at guests' disposal during their stay at the accommodation. Guests at Lutsen Sea Villas will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lutsen, like skiing. Bear Island is 16 km from the hotel, while Taconite Harbor is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 147 km from Lutsen Sea Villas. Show full description Guest review score 8.1

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• 5 Superior Shores Two Harbors, United States

  

  Resort. On the shores of Lake Superior, this Minnesota resort boasts separate lodge and lakefront properties. All properties feature access to hiking and cross-country ski trails and a restaurant. Guest rooms feature free Wi-Fi. A fireplace and flat-screen TV are included in every spacious accommodation at Superior Shores. Select accommodations offer a whirlpool tub or BBQ facilities. The Shore Grill & Wine Bar is located on the property and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. American cuisine and a variety of fish options are available, as well as an extensive wine list. An indoor and outdoor pool and hot tub are provided to all guests at Resort & Conference Center Superior Shores. Guests will have beach access during their stay. Split Rock Lighthouse is 31 km from the Superior Shores Resort and Gooseberry Falls State Park is 14 minutes drive away. Duluth International Airport is 32 miles away. Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around $179.

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• 6 Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground Ely, United States

  

  Resort. Set in Ely, Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Silver Rapids and offers various facilities, such as a restaurant, a bar and a private beach area. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Certain units at the property feature a patio with a lake view. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and an oven. Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ely, like hiking and fishing. White Iron is 2.1 km from Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground, while Section Thirty is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Chisholm-Hibbing Airport, 120 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around $119.

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• 7 SureStay Hotel by Best Western Spicer Spicer, United States

  

  Hotel. Situated in Spicer, within 8.5 km of New London and 11 km of Kandiyohi, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Spicer features accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 13 km from Pagels Field, 17 km from Willmar and 18 km from Hawick. Atwater is 24 km from the hotel and Norway Lake is 24 km away. The units are fitted with a microwave, fridge, a coffee machine, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, all rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also boast a seating area. Guests at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Spicer can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers an indoor pool. Willmar Municipal Airport-John L Rice Field is 21 km from SureStay Hotel by Best Western Spicer, while Crow River is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is St. Cloud Regional Airport, 91 km from the hotel. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $95.

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• 8 Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Duluth, United States

  

  Hotel. Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection is near Lake Superior, Canal Park, historic Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, University of Minnesota Duluth and Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate, "Duluth's American Castle." The hotel is also walking distance from Lake Superior Marine Museum, Carnival Thrillz Family Entertainment Center and the Great Lakes Floating Maritime Museum, featuring the S.S. William A Irvin ore boat. Miller Hill Mall, North Shore Scenic Railroad and Enger Park Golf Course are additional points of interest in the area. Guests can appreciate free hot breakfast, an indoor heated pool and hot tub, free high-speed Internet access in all rooms, free local calls and access to fax and copy machines. Rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, sofa sleepers, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television with HBO. A guest laundry facility is also available. Spirit Mountain, Duluth International Airport and the University of Wisconsin-Superior are located just 10 miles from this hotel. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $120.

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• 9 Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast Walker, United States

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Situated in Walker, 6.4 km from Walker Municipal Airport and 6.6 km from Wilkinson, Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a terrace. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. An American breakfast is available each morning at Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast. The accommodation offers a barbecue. After a day of hiking, skiing or fishing, guests can relax in the shared lounge area. Benedict is 12 km from Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast, while Morrill Landing Strip is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional Airport, 52 km from the bed and breakfast. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around $69.

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• 10 Evergreen Bay Resort Lake Cabin near Itasca Park Rapids, United States

  

  Campsite. Situated in Park Rapids in the Minnesota region and Goldenrod reachable within 6 km, Evergreen Bay Resort Lake Cabin near Itasca features accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a private beach area and free private parking. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a fridge, an oven, and a microwave. The camping offers a sun terrace. Hiking, horse riding and diving are possible within the area, and Evergreen Bay Resort Lake Cabin near Itasca offers a range of water sports facilities. Two Inlets is 6.7 km from the accommodation, while Arago is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional Airport, 78 km from Evergreen Bay Resort Lake Cabin near Itasca. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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• 11 Hanging Horn Lakeside Resort Moose Lake, United States

  

  Lodge. Situated in Moose Lake in the Minnesota region and Barnum reachable within 5.2 km, Hanging Horn Lakeside Resort features accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. A flat-screen TV with DVD player, private bathroom with free toiletries, and a kitchen with fridge are offered in certain units. The lodge offers a sun terrace. Hiking, fishing and canoeing are possible within the area, and Hanging Horn Lakeside Resort offers a range of water sports facilities. Nemadji is 11 km from the accommodation, while Moose Lake Carlton County Airport is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 68 km from Hanging Horn Lakeside Resort. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $93.

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• 12 Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Deerwood, United States

  

  Lodge. Located in Deerwood, Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor pool, a tennis court and a garden. A la carte breakfast options are available each morning at the lodge. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the on-site restaurant, which serves American cuisine and also offers gluten-free options. Guests can make use of the hot tub. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and a bicycle rental service can be arranged. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $110.

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• 13 Lake Mary Cottage with Private Beach and Boat Dock Alexandria, United States

  

  Holiday home. Located in Alexandria, just 19 km from Andes Tower Hills, Lake Mary Cottage with Private Beach and Boat Dock provides beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The property features lake views and is 9.2 km from Holmes City and 11 km from Forada. The 3-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge and oven, and 2 bathrooms with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Chandler Field is 14 km from the holiday home, while Douglas County Hospital Heliport is 14 km away. The nearest airport is St. Cloud Regional Airport, 123 km from Lake Mary Cottage with Private Beach and Boat Dock. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 14 Cozy Cabin - Near Mt. Itasca, Snowmobile Trails Grand Rapids, United States

  

  Holiday home. Boasting a sauna, Cozy Cabin - Near Mt. Itasca, Snowmobile Trails is situated in Grand Rapids. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. This air-conditioned holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Prairie Island is 1.6 km from the holiday home, while Richter Ranch Airport is 4.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chisholm-Hibbing Airport, 61 km from Cozy Cabin - Near Mt. Itasca, Snowmobile Trails. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $113.

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• 15 Shoreside 4b/4b walkout retreat with perfect sand Ottertail, United States

  

  Holiday home. Situated in Ottertail, just 11 km from Heinola, Shoreside 4b/4b walkout retreat with perfect sand features beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as fishing, snorkelling and canoeing. This air-conditioned holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Richville is 14 km from the holiday home, while Hagen Airport is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, 117 km from Shoreside 4b/4b walkout retreat with perfect sand. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $174.

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• 16 Poplar Creek Guesthouse Grand Marais, United States

  

  Inn. Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a sun terrace, Poplar Creek Guesthouse offers accommodation in Grand Marais. Free private parking is available on site. Some units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms include a private bathroom and access to the kitchen, dining area and private deck. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is featured. This inn has a private beach area and bike hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, cycling and fishing. Guest review score 9.4

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• 17 Modern Nisswa Escape with Deck Near Gull Lake! Nisswa, United States

  

  Holiday home. Offering lake views, Modern Nisswa Escape with Deck Near Gull Lake! is an accommodation situated in Nisswa, 3.6 km from Lake Shore and 6. 6 km from Pauls Seaplane Base. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi. The holiday home features 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a fridge, an oven, a washing machine, a dishwasher and a microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Rock Island is 6.8 km from the holiday home, while Lake Hubert is 7.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, 25 km from Modern Nisswa Escape with Deck Near Gull Lake!. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 18 Pequot Lakes Cabin with Dock Nestled on Loon Lake! Pequot Lakes, United States

  

  Holiday home. Situated in Pequot Lakes, just 11 km from Nisswa, Pequot Lakes Cabin with Dock Nestled on Loon Lake! features beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. This holiday home is 14 km from Jenkins and 15 km from Rock Island. The 3-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Lake Shore is 12 km from the holiday home, while Myers Field is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, 35 km from Pequot Lakes Cabin with Dock Nestled on Loon Lake!. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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• 19 Clearwater Lake Getaway with Shared Pool and Boat Dock Annandale, United States

  

  Holiday home. Offering lake views, Clearwater Lake Getaway with Shared Pool and Boat Dock is an accommodation located in Annandale, 8.8 km from Fairhaven and 11 km from Bungalow Island. Set on the beachfront, this property has a garden. The holiday home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom. South Haven is 12 km from the holiday home, while Mavencamp Airport is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is St. Cloud Regional Airport, 31 km from Clearwater Lake Getaway with Shared Pool and Boat Dock. Show full description Guest review score 6.5

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• 20 StoneWall House Lake Elmo, United States

  

  Homestay. Located in Lake Elmo, StoneWall House provides accommodation with free WiFi, seating area and flat-screen TV. Some units feature a terrace and/or patio. The homestay offers 76. 2 metres of private beach, gazebo and four different patios overlooking the lake. If you would like to discover the area, skiing and fishing are possible in the surroundings and the property can arrange a bicycle rental service. Minneapolis is 26 km from StoneWall House. The nearest airport is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 26 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 6.5, rooms from around $99.

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