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Grand Forks Lodge

Stay at Grand Forks Lodge, a 4.1-star hotel offering free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, and breakfast. Near Splashers Water Park and North Dakota Museum of Art.

4040 11th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, United States View on map
8.2/10
Very Good Based on 458 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable suites with friendly service and convenient location

Guests appreciate the spacious, clean rooms and accommodating staff, highlighting the hotel's family-friendly amenities and proximity to key attractions despite some dated aspects and occasional maintenance issues.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious, clean suites suitable for families with multiple beds and sofa beds
  • Friendly, helpful, and professional staff providing attentive service
  • Complimentary breakfast featuring hot options like sausage and waffles
  • Family-friendly amenities including a hot tub, kids’ pool, and fitness room
  • Convenient location within walking distance to Splashers of the South Seas water park and other local attractions

Worth knowing

  • The indoor pool and spa have experienced occasional maintenance problems affecting guest use
  • The building and decor are somewhat dated, with some guests noting the need for updates
  • Showers have small heads leading to less comfortable water flow
  • Breakfast quality and variety have fluctuated, sometimes due to understaffing
  • A vehicle is recommended for dining and exploring activities beyond the immediate vicinity

Best for

  • Families seeking spacious accommodations near popular kid-friendly attractions
  • Travelers wanting a budget-friendly, no-frills stay with basic amenities
  • Visitors who value a quiet, smoke-free environment with free parking and Wi-Fi
  • Guests planning short visits with easy access to the University of North Dakota area
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About this property

Welcome to Grand Forks Lodge

Grand Forks Lodge offers straightforward all-suite accommodations in a low-key setting, located just a short walk from local attractions like Splashers of the South Seas indoor water park and Sertoma Park. The hotel is practical for visitors seeking easy access to the North Dakota Museum of Art and the University of North Dakota, both within a few miles. Its address on 11th Ave S places it near other lodging options and a 12-minute drive from Grand Forks International Airport.

The property features essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary daily breakfast, free parking, and an indoor pool and hot tub, although some guests have noted occasional maintenance issues with the pool and spa facilities. Rooms are described as spacious and clean but somewhat dated, with some reviewers appreciating the lighting and layout while others suggest the decor could use updating. Air conditioning and a business center are also available, but the hotel does not offer on-site dining beyond breakfast nor an airport shuttle.

Visitors traveling with families or children may find the hotel accommodating, with kid-friendly facilities and a fitness center for adults. The hotel maintains a smoke-free environment and is accessible, though it does not allow pets. Reviews reflect a mixed experience: the staff are generally praised for friendliness and helpfulness, but some guests mention under-staffing and standard rather than exceptional breakfast offerings.

This hotel suits travelers looking for a simple, functional place to stay near major Grand Forks points of interest without the frills of a full-service resort. It works well for families and business guests who prioritize location and value but might explore alternative nearby hotels for more modern decor or broader amenities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Kid-friendly
Hot tub
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

WW
Walter W Mar 20, 2026
8.0

We stay at this hotel every Time we stay in grand forks. I usually rate this a 5 star, but unfortunately they were very under staffed. This means the breakfast was nothing to brag about like it has been in past years. The pool was out of order, which they told us about after we had checked in, but go ahead to use the spa. Well the spa jets were also not working. So you got to sit in hot water to use it. If you wanted towels, you had to go to front desk to get. When I asked them about the rewards program that I had signed up for many years ago. They did not know about any program that the hotel offered. The rooms were still nice and clean as they usually are. We were just a little surprised by the pool and hot tub not working, and breakfast was bare minimum. Also coffee machine was out of order. They also use to serve what they called a managers dinner during the week, well that was now only 1 evening and it was vegetable soup. Next time we go out, we will be confirming if everything works. We probably won’t stay here unless things improve for the next trip.

RK
racquel klassen Feb 23, 2026
8.0

comfortable and quite clean. helpful staff and good well stocked breakfast even 1/2 hour before closing. the building could be updated as far as paint and decor. nice hot tub. the pools quite shallow and small but good for kids.

JL
Junel Latigar Jan 22, 2026
10

Great hotel for families! Our room was very nice - 2 queen beds & a sofa bed. Great price. Loved how theres lots of lights and tables. Clean and smells good even lobby and the rest of the hallway. Breakfast is ok - sausage and waffles were good. Loved how this hotel was very close to everything. Hotel staff were accommodating and friendly as well. Will come back for sure.

RT
Robert Tolar Jan 19, 2026
8.0

Stayed 5 nights Feb 2025 for business. WiFi was good. Water pressure was good. Breakfast had hot options and was very standard. Facilities were standard. Vehicle needed for food and activities. Standard stay. Would explore other hotels in area next visit. Nothing bad to say, nothing above standard.

AS
Amanda Saunders Jan 09, 2026
8.0

We stayed in a two queen suite with a pull out couch. The rooms were nice and large for a family of 5. The pool and spa is so nice for the kids to play in while I relaxed in the spa after a long day of shopping in Grand Forks. I like the fitness room for a early morning work out and my children enjoyed the games room. Hotel is clean, and staff are friendly. The only thing I wasn’t impressed was their breakfast, very basic scrambled eggs, toast, cereal, waffles,I’ve stayed at other hotels in Grand Forks where the breakfast was much better and there was meat included and fresh fruit. The only thing fresh was to make your own waffle which is why I gave this hotel a 4 star, if breakfast was better I would have rated it 5 stars. Travelling with kids and having a good breakfast included is important for us.

RI
Robin Isbell Jan 07, 2026
8.0

The staff are all friendly and helpful. The hot tub is fantastic. The shower heads in the rooms are very small and make for an unenjoyable and cold shower. Even if the water is good and hot, the spray steam is so small that it is hard to stay warm in the shower.

MR
M R Jan 04, 2026
8.0

The staff is lovely. Attentive, informative and professional. They make the needed noisy renovation work tolerable. The rooms are spacious, and as clean as possible for a dated hotel.

JA
J A Jan 03, 2026
10

Stayed for 3 days and 2 nights with my family and everything was perfect! Our room was clean. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Breakfasts were yummy. Located right across the splashers of the sea.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Grand Forks Lodge

Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA

This unfussy all-suite hotel is a 3-minute walk from Splashers of the South Seas indoor water park, a 12-minute walk from Sertoma Park and 2 miles from the North Dakota Museum of Art.

  • Grand Forks, North Dakota 37 min Walk
  • S 40th St & 11th Ave 2 min Walk
  • 40th & Garden View 2 min Walk
  • Grand Forks International Airport 12 min Car
  • Thief River Falls Regional Airport 1 hr 4 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in North Dakota. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

University of North Dakota 326 reviews

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 58202, United States

4.4 · Public University
North Dakota Museum of Art 164 reviews

North Dakota Museum of Art

North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Dr Stop 7305, Grand Forks, ND 58202, United States

4.7 · Art Museum
Splashers of the South Seas 472 reviews

Splashers of the South Seas

1000 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201, United States

4.2 · Water Park
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