The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. 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!
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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. 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 Lutsen Sea Villas Lutsen, United States
Hotel. Located on the beachfront in Lutsen and featuring a private beach area, Lutsen Sea Villas has free WiFi. Free private parking is available and the hotel also provides free use of bicycles for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Lutsen Sea Villas offers a range of wellness facilities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lutsen, like skiing. Duluth International Airport is 147 km away.
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4 Good Ol Days Resort Nisswa, United States
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Facing the beachfront, Good Ol Days Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Nisswa and features free bikes, private beach area and shared lounge. The hotel offers lake views and a children's playground.
The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also have free WiFi, while some rooms come with a balcony. At Good Ol Days Resort all rooms are equipped with a seating area.
The accommodation offers a barbecue. You can play table tennis at Good Ol Days Resort, and the area is popular for canoeing and cycling.
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 25 km away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $993.
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5 Superior Shores Resort Two Harbors, United States
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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 flat-screen TV are included in every spacious accommodation at Superior Shores. Select accommodations offer a whirlpool tub or BBQ facilities.
The Silver Creek Chophouse is located on the property and it is only open for 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 8.1,
rooms from around $543.
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6 Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground Ely, United States
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Facing the beachfront, Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground offers 5-star accommodation in Ely and features a private beach area, bar and BBQ facilities. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a lake view.
All units at the resort come with a seating area. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with an oven. The units will provide guests with a fridge.
Guests at Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ely, like hiking and fishing.
Chisholm-Hibbing Airport is 120 km away.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $328.
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7 SureStay Hotel by Best Western Spicer Spicer, United States
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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.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $95.
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8 Nature Link Resorts Nisswa, United States
Resort. Set on the beachfront in Nisswa, Nature Link Resorts features a private beach area. The resort also offers free WiFi and free private parking. Every room has a private bathroom, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge. Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nisswa, like canoeing and cycling. Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 19 km away.
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9 The Shoreline Inn Grand Marais, United States
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Facing the beachfront, The Shoreline Inn offers 2-star accommodation in Grand Marais and features a shared lounge, terrace and tennis court. The hotel has family rooms.
At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Shoreline Inn also have free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a city view. The units in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
Guests at The Shoreline Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grand Marais, like hiking, skiing and cycling.
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10 Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel Duluth, United States
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Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel 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.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $764.
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11 Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast Walker, United States
Bed and Breakfast. Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast features air-conditioned accommodation in Walker. This beachfront property offers access to a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with bathrobes and a shower. Some units have a fireplace. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fruits is available for the American breakfast. A coffee shop can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. You can play table tennis and tennis at the bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. Skiing and snorkelling can be enjoyed nearby, while a private beach area and water sports facilities are also available on-site. Bemidji Regional Airport is 52 km from the property. Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around $525.
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12 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. Guest review score 8.3
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13 Hanging Horn Lakeside Resort Moose Lake, United States
Lodge. Situated in Moose Lake, Hanging Horn Lakeside Resort features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a sun terrace. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with a fridge, a dishwasher, and an oven. The lodge offers a barbecue. Hiking, fishing and canoeing are possible within the area, and Hanging Horn Lakeside Resort offers a range of water sports facilities. Duluth International Airport is 68 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $351.
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14 Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Deerwood, United States
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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort offers accommodation with a tennis court and free WiFi, and is set in Deerwood.
There is a private bathroom with bath or shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine.
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and children's playground.
There is an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace at this property and guests can go hiking and cycling nearby.
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 29 km away. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around $603.
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15 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. Guest review score 9.5
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16 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. Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $113.
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17 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. Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $174.
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18 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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19 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!. Guest review score 9.0
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20 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!. Guest review score 8.8
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21 StoneWall House Lake Elmo, United States
Homestay. Featuring a garden, barbecue facilities and views of sea, StoneWall House is situated in Lake Elmo, 29 km from TCF Bank Stadium. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, bathrobes and a desk. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the homestay, units include bed linen and towels. For guests with children, the homestay features outdoor play equipment. Skiing and fishing can be enjoyed nearby, while a private beach area and ski storage space are also available on-site. U.S. Bank Stadium is 29 km from StoneWall House, while Target Field is 30 km from the property. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 31 km away. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $198.
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22 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. Guest review score 6.5
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