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Red Door Resort & Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Aitkin with restaurant and bar/lounge

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By the lake, Red Door Resort & Motel offers a playful retreat with a grocery store, coffee shop, and playground. Explore nearby water sports like rafting and fishing or enjoy American cuisine at Waypoint Cafe. With in-room WiFi, a library for quiet time and barbecue grills for outdoor fun.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Children's club
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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Room, 2 Single Beds | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 63 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 91 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Suite, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 172 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
38421 State Highway 18, Aitkin, MN, 56431

What's nearby

  • Big Pine Lake - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Round Lake - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Garrison Concourse Wayside Park - 15 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Farm Island Lake - 16 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Borden Lake - 17 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 48 min drive
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joint - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Barnacles Resort - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waypoint Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Malmo Bay Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carlsona Beach Supper Club - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Red Door Resort & Motel

When visiting Aitkin, Red Door Resort & Motel is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Waypoint Cafe, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a children's club are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Children's club*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Rafting
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Waypoint Cafe – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fee & policy details

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Red Door Resort Motel Aitkin
Red Door Resort Motel
Red Door Aitkin
Red Door Resort & Motel Motel
Red Door Resort & Motel Aitkin
Red Door Resort & Motel Motel Aitkin

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Red Door Resort & Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Red Door Resort & Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Door Resort & Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Red Door Resort & Motel and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as rafting, fishing and motor-boating. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball. Red Door Resort & Motel also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Red Door Resort & Motel?

Yes, Waypoint Cafe offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Red Door Resort & Motel like?

Red Door Resort & Motel is located a short 9-minute walk from Mille Lacs Lake.

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Reviews

Red Door Resort & Motel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Love the red door! Its the perfect place to stay for deer hunting. Good rooms for a great price. Staff is awesome too
3-night trip

2/10 Poor

I arrived at the hotel at 9:15 pm and no one around. Area was in the country, dark and n9 vehicles around. I called the after hours number and someone got back to me at 10 pm and at this time already got another place to stay. I had to work with the manager at hotels.com to get my money back

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay.

I have stayed at the red door for years and will for many more.
David, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Only complaint is the horrible noises coming from the walls all night. Maybe it was the water heater or plumbing issues but it made sleeping difficult at best.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Booked two nights at the Motel but upon check-in was told that the Motel lost water pressure and was placed into a cabin. The cabin was a great "upgrade" however, we didn't bring towels of toiletries. The girl who checked us in said she would get towels but didn't know what toiletries meant. We went to town to get soap, shampoo and conditioner. She showed up later at the cabin with two towels for 2 nights.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Give the motel a PLUS

Clean, comfortable, quiet room. Only one complaint - neither bedside lamp worked. Reported it Sat morning - returned Sat night and the problem had not bee fixed. Would definitely return for another say!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay!

We had a great, albeit brief stay. Great, friendly owners, and we loved having the Cafe/bar right there! The lake was beautiful. The hotel room itself was nice - convenient with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot. For some reason, the sheets felt sort of sticky -- I've never experienced that before so not sure why. The most inconvenient thing was that the room was cold and while there was an A/C wall unit (which we didn't need to use), I'm not sure that the thermostat on the wall adjusted the heat like we tried to get it to do. They had left an extra blanket though, so we survived. :) Would definitely stay again!
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Things were clean and the only things we had to bring along to our cabin were the towels. They had pots and pans, dishes, cooking utensils, ect. Beds were clean and comfortable. The view was wonderful.

4/10 Fair

Okay

Walls need painting ( Marks on them) Cobwebs all over, 1 extra blanket for a 2 bed

10/10 Exceptional

treated like you are family

This resort was amazing! I grew up in Aitkin Minnesota and the resort was so close to the farm we used to lived on. The friendliness and customer service of the family that owns the resort was so refreshing. I live in Illinois now and customer service has been lost here. I will definetly go back to this resort and stay for more than one night, I also plan on bringing some friends. The cabins are lovely and give a very homey atmosphere. Mille lacs lake is beautiful and next time I go, I will go fishing!!!!

8/10 Very good

Great place to get away from the technology world!

The motel is extremely neat & orderly. Had no odor or dirt. Bed was very comfortable except for flat pillow. Expect to come here and relax - wi-fi and phone service very weak as it should be!! Just enjoy the beautiful nature all around. The owner is a very nice lady. You can tell the family puts effort into making their property attractive.

8/10 Very good

It was a nice excluded hideaway. It was very peaceful...

8/10 Very good

Right on Mille Lacs Lake

Relaxed check in at a very tidy place with a great restaurant on the property that is run by a mother daughter team. The food is great, everyone makes you feel welcome and the prices are very reasonable. The room is well kept and was comfortable. I will stay there again when working in the area.

2/10 Poor

never again

Big disappointment.

8/10 Very good

Great restaurant on premises. Beautiful grounds.

6/10 Good

Cheap but clean, no frills stay

Arriving, I was a little nervous because of the appearance but once we got into the room I was pleasantly surprised. It was very clean. Really the only complaint we had with the room itself was that there was no trashcan in the bathroom. Also, we stayed two nights and never had any housekeeping service (no fresh towels nor was the main room trashcan emptied - we were staying with a 1 year old so it would have been nice to get the diapers & fruit peels out of there). I guess for the price I should not complain. We did see the housekeeper tho! He was often sitting outside facetiming loudly with someone in Chinese & pacing back & forth across the parking lot. The walls are very very thin, hearing our neighbors talk or tv was not a problem but anytime they used water it sounded like it was happening 5 feet from your ear. VERY LOUD SCREECHING NOISES. The owners don't appear to always follow their office hours, they were absent many times. Also, fun fact, when people arrive for check in outside of office hours apparently they just leave the cabin or motel door wide open with a note on it saying "this is for the ___ party". They also say they offer groceries at the lodge - DON"T FORGET ANYTHING AT HOME you won't be able to find it in the lodge. It would be better to go to the Holiday up the street. Also, I would not actually call this a resort. Plan on having excursions all day to occupy yourself & only sleeping there at night.

8/10 Very good

quick stop

This was a beautiful location and comfortable place to stay for the evening.

6/10 Good

check w/hotel/motel in advance

Motel did not have our reservation. Said they do not work with Expedia, even though it was through them that the room was booked. After 45 minutes, they found one room ready for occupancy. Another room had, unexpectedly, been vacated and was cleaned for us. Fortunately, we had some place to be, so we did not have to wait for the cleaning person.

10/10 Exceptional

Ni e canon

Clean comfortable cabin right on the lake. I will definitely be back soon.

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay. Right on the lake. Friendly staff. Cafe had really good food. Cabin very clean.

10/10 Exceptional

Jeff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

8/10 Very good