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The Nisswa Motel

Property class: 2
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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a side table with a lamp, a chair, and a patterned rug.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a small bathroom.
A two-story white building with a dark roof, multiple windows, and a garage.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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5370 Merril Ave, Nisswa, MN, 56468
  • Place, Nisswa City Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nisswa Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Cullen Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Patio

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

Basic Double Room, Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a small bathroom.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nisswa

In Nisswa .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Nisswa City Park and Nisswa Lake. Lower Cullen Lake and Clark Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nisswa City Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nisswa Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lower Cullen Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Clark Lake - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Roy Lake - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The North Star - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Ox - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy*s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Nisswa Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Nisswa hotel
Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nisswa hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Nisswa Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 35 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 35 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 35 per stay)
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Nisswa Motel Hotel
The Nisswa Motel Nisswa
The Nisswa Motel Hotel Nisswa

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Nisswa Motel to the airport?

The Nisswa Motel is 19.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Nisswa Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Nisswa Motel.

Does The Nisswa Motel offer free breakfast?

The Nisswa Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Nisswa Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Nisswa Motel?

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

Is there free parking at The Nisswa Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Nisswa Motel have a pool?

The Nisswa Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Nisswa Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Nisswa Motel to downtown Nisswa?

The Nisswa Motel is 0.1 mi away from Nisswa.

The Nisswa Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DIane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, simple but nice place to stay. Is very pet friendly. I've stayed at this motel at least once a year for decades. Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night and checking in was super easy. Room was clean and well kept. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and service! Great location for dining and shopping!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations - older but clean!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was relaxing and cool shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The managers were very friendly. The shops in close proximity were unique and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ilaria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid this place. I thought the hotel had been remodelled, but that was clearly not the case. The showerhead was rusty and leaked rust into the tub, so I didn’t even shower. The wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling everywhere. The beds were very uncomfortable, and being right next to the freeway made it noisy all night. To make things worse, the owner/manager complained that we paid “too little” because we booked three months in advance. This is by far the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Medhat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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