Stay at Drake Motel, Blackduck, MN. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and nearby attractions like Blackduck Lake. Book with confidence today.
Visitors appreciate the clean rooms and welcoming hosts at this affordable motel, ideal for travelers exploring the surrounding nature and small-town charm.
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Located at 172 Pine Ave in Blackduck, MN, Drake Motel offers a straightforward and comfortable lodging option with a solid 4.6 rating from over 100 reviews. This motel, well-regarded for its cleanliness and friendly, attentive owners, provides a relaxed small-town atmosphere that appeals particularly to visitors interested in sightseeing, recreation, and easy access to local attractions.
The property features practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and pet- and kid-friendly policies. While it does not have a pool, restaurant, or fitness center, the presence of a golf course nearby adds to the recreational options. Guests appreciate conveniences like microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker in the rooms, along with the comfort of parking directly in front of their doors.
Drake Motel is ideally situated near notable destinations such as Blackduck Lake, Rabideau CCC Camp National Historic Site, and Pimushe Lake, which visitors frequently highlight for outdoor enjoyment. The Bemidji Regional Airport is about a 29-minute drive away, making it accessible for travelers. Nearby services, including restaurants, gas stations, and a grocery store, are within easy reach as well.
Guest feedback often highlights the clean, cozy rooms with unique themes, accompanied by warm hospitality from owners Mike and Elva. The place suits those seeking affordable, quiet accommodations with a personal touch. While some rooms show signs of gradual updating, overall, the experience aligns well with the expectations of travelers looking for a practical and welcoming stay in the Blackduck area.
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Very clean rooms. The owner is very pleasant. I love these types of motels, which bring back many memories. Would definitely stay here again. Stayed here last winter while riding snowmobile. I'm staying here now riding a motorcycle.
If you ever have a chance to stay in black duck. This is the place to stay. Staff was friendly and courteous. Rooms were clean
Very clean and nice rooms for the price! Friendly staff. Looks like they have been and are still in the process of updating the place. Fresh paint, new concrete. I know where I'm staying from now on. Nice job Drake Motel!
This is a nice and clean small town hotel. The place has a side yard with outdoor seating and a grill. The owners are friendly, and invited us to sit at the outdoor table and fire pit with them. I didn't know what to expect for amenities, but I was impressed to find a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker. They do provide soap, but not shampoo. Other electronics like iron and hair dryer were not included.
I had gone up north with my family and rented two rooms on July 4th weekend. The rooms were very clean and very inviting. The owners Elva and Mike were welcoming and I couldn't have had a better experience there. They recommended different places to keep us busy and entertained since we werent familiar with the area. I give it a five stars for the cleanliness, experience and the great hospitality from the owners!
Very comfortable beds and cozy rooms. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back to stay here!
Love it here! Mike and Alva are so nice! It's nice and quiet, very affordable! We have stayed there Labor Day Weekend the last 3 years, and will continue to stay there during long weekend! Great hosts Great Service And clean!
Amazing hosts, very attentive, very clean rooms with everything you need and more. Love the personal touches of a different theme for every room! Restaurants and gas stations and a grocery store and all you need within walking/driving distance. The prices are always reasonable! This place fills up quickly for a reason! We will definitely be repeat customers!
We stayed 4 nights and were very pleased with everything! We stayed in a kitchenette room first which was very nice to have, then had to switch to a regular room (we knew ahead of time at booking it was not available during our whole stay) and the owners offered to move all of our stuff over! While the rooms are not very updated, everything was very clean and felt like home!! It’s very handy to be able to drive your vehicle right up to your room door to be able load/unload and have easy access. We will plan to stay again! We found great food at the Hungry Duck just a few blocks away (the Heat Burger was amazing), and a cute home decor shop across the road from the restaurant called Found North Goods that I would recommend checking out!
Needed a room for a last minute ATV trip. They were very friendly, prompt service, and a great price. Rooms are very clean with cute themes, kitchenette, and comfy beds. You can park right in front of your room. We definitely will come back and will bring friends.
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