The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Detroit Lakes

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Detroit Lakes

If it's your first trip to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Detroit Lakes. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Detroit Lakes. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Detroit Lakes for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Detroit Lakes beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Detroit Lakes for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Detroit Lakes
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 1155 Highway 10 East, Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes has great rooms from $151 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


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Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit which has nice rooms starting at $155. Offering a fitness center, a bar, parking, breakfast, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1200 East Shore Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and fishing which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.1 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Lakes

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Detroit Lakes
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Lakes to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $162. We loved that is has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 102 West Lake Drive. You'll also find free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and fishing which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.7 miles from the center of town. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Microwave


Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Detroit Lakes MN

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $151, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Detroit Lakes MN, at 1330 Highway 10 East provides skiing, breakfast, hiking, golf, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and fishing. It's located just 1.9 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool


Quality Inn & Suites Detroit Lakes MN

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Detroit Lakes
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Pool

Quality Inn & Suites Detroit Lakes MN has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers a pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $115 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 615 Highway 10 E. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub


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For more terrific hotel ideas in Detroit Lakes, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Detroit Lakes.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Detroit Lakes?

Detroit Lakes Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$147

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $147. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Detroit Lakes.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $153
  • 2-star hotels: $143


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