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Beachfront hotels in Minnesota

A curated list of beach hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski 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!

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

    Beach: Peters Sunset Beach Resort and Golf

    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. Show full description Guest review score 6.0

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  • 2 Quarterdeck Resort Nisswa, United States

    Beach: Quarterdeck Resort

    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

    Beach: Lutsen Sea Villas

    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. Show full description

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  • 4 Good Ol Days Resort Nisswa, United States

    Beach: Good Ol Days Resort

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $993.

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  • 5 Superior Shores Resort Two Harbors, United States

    Beach: Superior Shores Resort

    *** 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 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

    Beach: Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground

    ***** Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $328.

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

    Beach: SureStay Hotel by Best Western Spicer

    ** 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. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description 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. Show full description

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  • 9 The Shoreline Inn Grand Marais, United States

    ** Hotel. 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. Show full description

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  • 10 Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel Duluth, United States

    Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

    **** Hotel. 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. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $764.

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

    Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast

    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. Show full description 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

    Beach: Evergreen Bay Resort Lake Cabin near Itasca

    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. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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  • 13 Hanging Horn Lakeside Resort Moose Lake, United States

    Beach: Hanging Horn Lakeside Resort

    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. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $351.

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

    Beach: Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

    **** Lodge. 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. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description 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

    Lake Mary Cottage with Private Beach and Boat Dock

    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. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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

    Cozy Cabin - Near Mt. Itasca, Snowmobile Trails

    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. Show full description 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

    Shoreside 4b/4b walkout retreat with perfect sand

    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. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $174.

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  • 18 Poplar Creek Guesthouse Grand Marais, United States

    Poplar Creek Guesthouse

    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

    Modern Nisswa Escape with Deck Near Gull Lake!

    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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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

    Pequot Lakes Cabin with Dock Nestled on Loon Lake!

    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. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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  • 21 StoneWall House Lake Elmo, United States

    StoneWall House

    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. Show full description 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

    Clearwater Lake Getaway with Shared Pool and Boat Dock

    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. Show full description Guest review score 6.5

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