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Pelican Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with 2 restaurants, in the vicinity of Maplewood State Park

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Standard Cabin | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Family Suite | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Family Mobile Home | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Family Mobile Home

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Futon

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Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Cottage | Terrace/patio

Family Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Queen Futon, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Business Apartment | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Business Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Family Mobile Home | Terrace/patio

Family Mobile Home

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
900 N Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN, 56572

What's nearby

  • Tamarack Lake - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Crystal Lake - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Maplewood State Park - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Detroit Lake - 36 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion - 38 min drive - 23.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪VFW Post 5252-Pelican Rapids - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cornfield Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Escobar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Pelican Motel

Motel remodelled in 2022 and located near Maplewood State Park
At Pelican Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, outdoor furniture and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Pelican Motel boast comforts, such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, kitchenettes and full-sized fridge/freezers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Big John's Pelican Pizza
  • Taqueria Escobar
  • The Muddy Moose

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1958
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Pelican Motel Motel
Pelican Motel Pelican Rapids
Pelican Motel Motel Pelican Rapids

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Pelican Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pelican Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Motel located?

Situated in Pelican Rapids, this motel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Maplewood State Park, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Fergus Falls Center for Arts and Otter Tail Lake.

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Pelican Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 178 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Clean and comfortable accommodations. Friendly, attentive, and hospitable owner operators. Close to several really good food options and to the beautiful lakes around Pelican Rapids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

We had a great ti
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

It’s an older property, but kept up very well. The rooms were very clean and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice clean place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Love this place
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Staff was friendly, room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Clean, great hosts, quaint, beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice location & good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Easy checking in, inexpensive, and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Wonderfully restored motel in a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

This was a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10

The bed was so soft there was no support. The pillows, which a person usually likes soft were hard. The internet kept cutting out for the tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Our room was clean, nicely updated, and had a very comfortable bed and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Awesome motel. Great beds and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Delightful old school motel with updates. The owners are very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great little hotel! Nothing but positive things to say!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Friendly staff, very clean and convenient motel room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Felt at home after staying at 2 previous hotel driving cross country to Montana. Located in a cute small town too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

It was family owned so they care about their property and the people they serve.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

We just stayed for one but the staff was friendly and the bed was quite comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

We stayed here after attending a wedding at The Barn in Dunvilla, which is only about 10 minutes away. We called ahead for a late check-in, and they were incredibly accommodating. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Enjoyed supporting a local business not tied to a chain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Room was very clean and hosts friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

This place was very clean for a motel property. It is conveniently located and has calm and pleasant surroundings and environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023