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Blue Moon Resort and Motel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with free WiFi

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Private beach, kayaking, fishing
Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Grand Cabin, Multiple Beds) | Terrace/patio
Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Grand Cabin, Multiple Beds) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Grand Cabin, Multiple Beds) | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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68584 US-HWY 169, Hill City, MN, 55748
  • Place, Hill Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hill City Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Sandy Lake
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Cabin 2, Multiple Beds)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Lake view

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Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Grand Cabin, Multiple Beds) | Terrace/patio

Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Grand Cabin, Multiple Beds)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 5 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Motel Rooms, 2 Queen Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Lake view

Family Mobile Home

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Partial lake view

About the neighborhood

Hill City

On the beach.You'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Judy Garland Museum and 20 miles (32 km) of Mississippi River.

What's nearby

  • Hill Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hill City Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pokegama Lake - 26 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Judy Garland Museum - 31 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Big Sandy Lake - 50 min drive - 42.5 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knuckleheads Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Resort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hill Lake Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cozy Cove - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Moon Resort and Motel

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with free WiFi
Blue Moon Resort and Motel offers its guests a marina, a private beach, and a waterslide. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Blue Moon Resort and Motel. Free self parking is available.

This Hill City hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Blue Moon Resort and Motel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Blue Moon Resort And Hill City
Blue Moon Resort and Motel Hotel
Blue Moon Resort and Motel Hill City
Blue Moon Resort and Motel Hotel Hill City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Moon Resort and Motel to the airport?

Blue Moon Resort and Motel is 75.8 mi (101-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Moon Resort and Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Moon Resort and Motel.

How close is Blue Moon Resort and Motel to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Moon Resort and Motel offer free breakfast?

Blue Moon Resort and Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Moon Resort and Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Moon Resort and Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Moon Resort and Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Moon Resort and Motel have a pool?

Blue Moon Resort and Motel does not have a pool.

Does Blue Moon Resort and Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Moon Resort and Motel to downtown Hill City?

Blue Moon Resort and Motel is 1 mi away from Hill City.

Blue Moon Resort and Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 150 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Gorgeous area and helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is under construction so not appealing to the eye however the lake is beautiful. There was an issue with Asian Beetles in the room. There was no other space available for us to move to so we had to deal with it. We were offered a vacuum to suck of the bugs ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique and fun place actually. Nothing fancy, but an adequate place to get a good night sleep as we traveled across the country. There were lots of renovations and construction going on, which really obscured the view of the lake, but since we were just passing through that was not an issue for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have a little beach area that was pretty cool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
There was no one around had 3 numbers to call if no one was there to check in but no answer. Had to check in over the phone got no paperwork and no one came around to clean room. The sign is hard to see in the dark. The location is nice right on lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an overnight stay while traveling, it was great. Check in after 6 pm was a phone call. A nice clean room with all the amenities, including a fireplace..went out on deck and looked at lake from a short distance. Hill City is a nice, little small town...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room overlooking a lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

penny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WiFi slow, no TV and construction all day building other cabins
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was not kept up. We checked in and looked at our room and decided to get in the car and drive an hour further west to find a nicer place to stay. For us it just was not a very nice place. The man checking us in was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners. Great lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I enjoyed my stay except the fact I ever saw or had any contact with the owner or person working. I thought it was quite impersonal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn, Minneapolis

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room and the beds were very comfortable. Also, appreciated being able to swim in the lake and that they allow pets. I also liked that the rooms had an electric fireplace. Would definintely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Like the view of the river and the wildlife...did not like the breakfast selection... can get that at a much cheaper hotel.Have to say I was disappointed in the overall stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Des Plaines

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed while traveling two nights. We stayed in the hotel room and the beds were amazing. Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann I

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the rustic look. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Best sleep we have had in nights. Nice lake view. Beautiful sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Minneapolis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel rooms have fireplace and a deck that has a view of the lake!! Only bad thing was no ice machine but it’s northern MN so no biggie. Kayaks, pedal boat and canoes were super fun and easy to enjoy! Staff is awesome and very accommodating! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to check in I had problem to make the TV work, 5 min and it was fixed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tylor

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in, around 6pm, we found a “closed, be back at x:xx” sign. There was also a list of numbers to call. My husband called the first one with no luck, but quickly tried the second one. The person answered and told us the key was in the room, and the room was unlocked. The motel is a bit dated, but fine. Towels were dingy and a few had spots. Not a big deal. We can manage. We noticed after our dog fell into a hole, that the perimeter of the deck had holes in the earth, and in the spot right in front of our room, the patio block was fighting for its life in one corner, with at least a foot of dirt missing from underneath it. We had to remind the kids several times to watch their step or go around it, which was kind of hard as it was like this in several spots. That night when we laid down to go to bed, the fireplace kicked on by itself. There’s a device on the wall that looks like it controls the heat/fireplace, but the knob is broken off. The fireplace ran all night, so eventually we had to turn the air on to combat how warm it was. Friday it rained all afternoon and was cool and cloudy. The resort advertises a game room. My husband went to check it out, but again the office was closed. Saturday there was a beeping around the motel somewhere and we assumed it was a smoke detector. My husband went to the office to let someone know, but again, it was closed. That was when we noticed our room didn’t have a smoke detector.
Walkway leading up to room 15
Other side of post outside room 15
Another angle outside room 15
Another angle outside room 15
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025