Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms with a fee of USD 15 per pet per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located 10 minutes by car from Kettle River and is approximately 12.4 miles from Fresenius Medical Care at St Joseph North and CHI St. Joseph's Health. Other nearby attractions include Hubbard County Historical Museum (12.6 miles) and Red Bridge Park (12.7 miles).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies regarding free stays for children are not provided.

Spirit Lake Resort & Motel

What guests think

Spirit Lake Resort Motel is a simple, lakeside stop with welcoming owners and a quiet vibe, where many guests find clean, comfortable rooms and a relaxed, homey feel that suits quick overnights and family visits.

The setting stands out for direct beach access and scenic views, plus kayaks, canoes, a barrel sauna, and a well liked ice cream shop. Rooms are typically small and vintage with some updates; a few guests noted soft or worn beds, thin walls, or minor maintenance and heating issues. Service is often praised as friendly and helpful, though a handful of reviews report after hours check in difficulties or poor communication. Expect a modest lakefront stay with simple comforts and standout outdoor perks.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Location

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Facilities

Lakeside amenities are a highlight: sandy beach with direct access, kayaks and canoes available, and a barrel sauna; several guests also mention an on site ice cream shop.

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Stefan

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The sunset was amazing. Also, the ice cream store right at the facility was a plus. We enjoyed the canoe one day and the paddle boat the other. Fun park next door. Great area for kids. Would visit again on next trip to Itasca State Park.

10

Ayden

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little resort! Beautiful beach view and very nice staff.

10

Cindy

2 Sept 2023

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Beautiful view of the lake with a nice Sandy beach. The property manager was friendly and a very hard worker. She clearly appreciates her job and her customers. We enjoyed our stay.

8

Nathan

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property has a great view quite surrounding area a personal sauna for use all at a great price.

8

Heidi

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a little lakeside resort with like 10 rooms, a beach, kayaks and canoes to use and a sauna. The room and beds were really small. So nice but squishy.

10

Jesse

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner is phenomenal and doing an amazing job turning this property into a great place for a quiet getaway! The rooms are updated nicely and include complimentary snacks. The property is right on the lake with a beautiful swimming beach. The new outdoor sauna is amazing. Only wish we would have had more time to stay longer. Will definitely be going back even if just for the new boutique ice cream shop!

8

Michael

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for only two nights. It was very quiet and has some nice options to recreate such as canoeing/kayaking, fishing, swimming or just relaxing on the resort’s beach. The staff was very attentive.

10

Brenda

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked it last minute and I am so glad this place was available because it was perfect! Everyone was so friendly, like we had been friends for years. After walking out of our room we were steps away from the sandy private beach or you could venture over to the public beach for more space. They had everything you needed in case you forgot something, like kayaks, canoes, life jackets, and paddle boats. Even and ice cream shop for those hot days! Me and my two kids loved it and will definitely come back!!

10

Shelly

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great time swimming and sauna was a nice bonus. Clean room great location would definitely come back! Thank you

10

Douglas

16 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was easily the best motel I’ve stayed at during my cycling trip across Minnesota. As motels go, it was average. But the owners have made an extra effort to make it nice and the location is absolutely superb. I could walk out of my room and in 40 feet be sitting on the beach in front of a lovely lake.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews report very clean rooms and refreshed interiors; a few mention musty odors or isolated dirty spots.

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David

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room and friendly owners.

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David

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is a gimmick. Its old and dirty. Smells. Absolutely NOTHING like it shows in the pictures. They should not be on Expedia. They are charging prices that are extortionate for filth, stale musty rooms, stained carpets..

10

Larry J.

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was great and the room was clean.

10

Heather

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and welcoming. The bed was comfortable. The temperature of the room was nice for sleeping. The area is quiet and family friendly, and the new ice cream shop is delightful.

10

Troy

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanest motel we've ever stayed at. Very quiet. Price was great for the night. Definitely would stay again!

10

Kathleen

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a lovely little slice of heaven. Sitting on the beach with a fire and not another person around. Loved the friendly staff and easy check in. Clean comfortable room. Thank you for a wonderful relaxing evening.

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Dawn

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a frigid 61 when we got to room ..took 4 hours to warm up…dirty around base of beds

8

Helen

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beach was nice for a short stay. Loved the ice cream shop on site. The outside of the property looks dated, but the rooms have been updated and were clean. I would definitely there again.

8

Duane

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and sincere on making my stay comfortable. Room was clean and comfortable. Bed was a little softer than I like.

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David

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures on the site are 100% nothing like the property. I booked through Expedia last minute as it was to cold to camp. When I booked I was 300 or so miles away and it was intended for the next day. The reservation went through for the same day which would not work. I immediately called the motel. The man said go through Expedia for the refund but we have nothing available the next day. Which we found out wasnt true. I then called Expedia., who called the motel who said we will refund the first day if they book the following day but it will cost 8 dollars more. I agreed. We showed up the next day paid for the second night with the understanding the first nights fee would roll into the charge. Went to the open room and it was dirty smelled musty and we left. Expedia then informed me no reimbursement was coming. So we paid for 2 nights didn't stay 5 minutes, were lied to, etc. This has never happened to us before. A total dishonest buisness. If I was local to here I would take this to court.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and simple or vintage with some updates; many find them comfortable, but some mention soft or worn beds, thin walls, and occasional maintenance or heating quirks.

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Jeanne

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Owners were friendly, room was clean, beds very comfortable. I will be back.

10

Craig

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very attentive manager. Makes you feel welcome from the first second. Property sits on the spirit lake with beach and boating access. Guests very sociable so makes for a fun stay.

8

danita

5 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was just what we expected. Very budget friendly. We especially appreciated the barrel sauna/swim! The place is old but has been nicely updated. Tight rooms like most of the old mom and pop motels. Very clean. We would stay again.

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Joe

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice lake area by motel. Room was clean but very small.

10

Shelly J

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great views. Gracious host. Simple rooms, but clean and small touches shows owner cares.

10

Jessica

2 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised with the service and ease of check in. The room was comfortable and clean and the shower was amazing! My only complaint is the walls are pretty thin so you can hear people in the adjoining rooms but that is to be expected. Will definitely recommend and be back!

8

Albert

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tidy, small motel style. Older buidling but well kept. Very quiet area. Enjoyed my stay and will return.

8

Heidi

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a little lakeside resort with like 10 rooms, a beach, kayaks and canoes to use and a sauna. The room and beds were really small. So nice but squishy.

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Karla

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very Friendly! Easy check in, rooms were clean and comfortable

10

William

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was a pleasant surprise. It was nice to find something on a lake in this price range. The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Shower had plenty of pressure. The staff (owner I think) was very personable. The only concern is there was a very loud person in the room next to me and I could actually make out what they were saying. Fortunately they quieted down before I went to bed.

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Service

Staff and owners are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful with easy check in; however, some guests reported after hours check in issues or unreturned calls.

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VALERIE

21 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked online, when I arrived, the office is closed for the winter but had a phone number to call. I call and got the voicemail. I waited 5-10 minutes and left. They never called back

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Jessica

2 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised with the service and ease of check in. The room was comfortable and clean and the shower was amazing! My only complaint is the walls are pretty thin so you can hear people in the adjoining rooms but that is to be expected. Will definitely recommend and be back!

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Larry

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Zero staff on site didn’t return calls didn’t get in until after 8 pm room they assigned hadn’t been cleaned had to find a clean room on our own

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John

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Uncommon excellent hospitality. Outdated facility more than compensated for by welcoming manager and personal touches in snacks provided in the room. The atmosphere demonstrated that someone cared.

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Jessica

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are always clean and comfortable. The owners are so wonderful and friendly!

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Jeremy

18 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I made the reservation four hours and then left to stay overnight so I could be at a morning appointment. I got to the hotel and the office was closed and the front desk was unmanned. There was a number for after hours checkin but no on answered. THIS HOTEL IS CLOSED and I somehow was sold a reservation

10

Dawn

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a cute, quiet place to stay. Very relaxing and the staff was great to work with.

10

Richard

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My second trip here and I will be back! Great host and service.

10

haley

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a last second thing! The front desk lady was more then helpful with everything and very nice ! I would definitely recommend to anyone and would definitely be returning 😊 keep up the good work and vibes ! Owners should be lucky to have employees like her around ! Thank you again ! Over a 5 star in my eye ! Check them out !

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David

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures on the site are 100% nothing like the property. I booked through Expedia last minute as it was to cold to camp. When I booked I was 300 or so miles away and it was intended for the next day. The reservation went through for the same day which would not work. I immediately called the motel. The man said go through Expedia for the refund but we have nothing available the next day. Which we found out wasnt true. I then called Expedia., who called the motel who said we will refund the first day if they book the following day but it will cost 8 dollars more. I agreed. We showed up the next day paid for the second night with the understanding the first nights fee would roll into the charge. Went to the open room and it was dirty smelled musty and we left. Expedia then informed me no reimbursement was coming. So we paid for 2 nights didn't stay 5 minutes, were lied to, etc. This has never happened to us before. A total dishonest buisness. If I was local to here I would take this to court.

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Location

Right on Spirit Lake with a sandy beach, quiet surroundings, and scenic views; basic services and dining are a short drive in nearby towns.

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chaeyong

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Did not see any staff. Room was clean but old. Coffee was ok. Next small lake.

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Dawn

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Located right on lake, clean, easy location

10

Barb

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place right on the lake

10

D.

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Das ist ein wunderschönes Fleckchen Erde. Die Familie Klein ist sehr herzlich, offen, geduldig und hilfsbereit. Es gibt die Möglichkeit, direkt vorm Zimmer zu parken. Das Motel liegt an der Straße, aber diese ist nicht wirklich zu hören. Café, Einkaufsmöglichkeit gibt es in Laufnähe. Mein Bett war etwas weich, aber das ist ja Geschmackssache. Ich war dort sehr happy und kann das Motel nur empfehlen!

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Amy

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love staying right next to the beach and water. The ice cream parlor is a wonderful addition and the ice cream is fantastic. Our room was very quiet, and we had a nice relaxing stay.

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Kathleen

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a lovely little slice of heaven. Sitting on the beach with a fire and not another person around. Loved the friendly staff and easy check in. Clean comfortable room. Thank you for a wonderful relaxing evening.

8

Alan

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view of the lake.

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Tim

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always enjoy staying here. So friendly, clean and a beautiful view

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Mike

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean with nice flooring and a well stocked bathroom. Desk clerk was personable and helpful. The lakeside was pretty and accessible. Additional dining in Park Rapids was only 15 minutes away.

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Douglas

16 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was easily the best motel I’ve stayed at during my cycling trip across Minnesota. As motels go, it was average. But the owners have made an extra effort to make it nice and the location is absolutely superb. I could walk out of my room and in 40 feet be sitting on the beach in front of a lovely lake.

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Dining

No on site breakfast is noted, but the ice cream shop is popular; a few guests mention limited breakfast options nearby, with Park Rapids offering alternatives.

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Stefan

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The sunset was amazing. Also, the ice cream store right at the facility was a plus. We enjoyed the canoe one day and the paddle boat the other. Fun park next door. Great area for kids. Would visit again on next trip to Itasca State Park.

10

Jeanne

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had the best time. The sauna and ice cream are great new additions. We will be back.

10

Samantha

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Adorable place and great staff. Had a super cute icecream and candy shop attached. Will definitley go back!

8

Amy

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love staying right next to the beach and water. The ice cream parlor is a wonderful addition and the ice cream is fantastic. Our room was very quiet, and we had a nice relaxing stay.

10

Brenda

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked it last minute and I am so glad this place was available because it was perfect! Everyone was so friendly, like we had been friends for years. After walking out of our room we were steps away from the sandy private beach or you could venture over to the public beach for more space. They had everything you needed in case you forgot something, like kayaks, canoes, life jackets, and paddle boats. Even and ice cream shop for those hot days! Me and my two kids loved it and will definitely come back!!

10

Mike

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean with nice flooring and a well stocked bathroom. Desk clerk was personable and helpful. The lakeside was pretty and accessible. Additional dining in Park Rapids was only 15 minutes away.

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Kimberley

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love Spirit Lake Resort! The GM Shannon was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. The beach area was nice, and my Grandkids loved the ice cream shop! Will definitely be back.

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Helen

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beach was nice for a short stay. Loved the ice cream shop on site. The outside of the property looks dated, but the rooms have been updated and were clean. I would definitely there again.

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Steven

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin was quick. Room was small but comfortable. Bathroom floor worn. Front window cracked and needs repair. Grounds and beach look like fun but too cold in April. Barrel sauna looked fun with nice view of lake. No breakfast and not many places in town for morning meal

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cheri

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love staying at Spirit Lake even when it is -14 in middle of winter when visiting my Aunt in Menahga. Because they are always warm, cozy, and room is ready and waiting for me. There is breakfast in town and Greenwood is right up the road. Thanks for being great!

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Spirit Lake Resort & Motel

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Deluxe Apartment, Lakeside

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (2 Bed)

Deluxe Single Room (Deluxe 1 Bed)

Economy Single Room

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Sauna (2 Bed)

Deluxe Double Room

Standard Suite

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard 1 Bed)

Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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