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Star of The Lakes

2.0 star property
Motel in Detroit Lakes with free parking

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Luxury Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Star of The Lakes provides airport-adjacent convenience with complimentary in-room WiFi. Guests can relax by the lobby television or purchase snacks from the vending machine before their journeys. Previous visitors consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

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Standard Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Basic Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Detroit Lakes, Star of The Lakes is near the airport and near a train station. Historic Holmes Theater and World's Largest Loon are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors and Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion.
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400 Morrow Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501

What's nearby

  • Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Historic Holmes Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Detroit Lake Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Detroit Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Detroit Lakes Station - 15 min walk
  • Hector Intl. Airport (FAR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brygge Taps & Tastes - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Long Bridge Bar, Grill & Marina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Star of The Lakes

Motel near the airport
Star of The Lakes provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a TV in the lobby, and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Star of The Lakes feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Star of The Lakes Motel
Star of The Lakes Detroit Lakes
Star of The Lakes Motel Detroit Lakes

Frequently asked questions

Is Star of The Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Star of The Lakes?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Star of The Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Star of The Lakes?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Star of The Lakes located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Becker County Museum, Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, and Historic Holmes Theater. Kent Freeman Arena and Red Willow and Whitehouse Interiors are also within 2 mi (3 km). Detroit Lakes Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Star of The Lakes Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 175 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location iss good, good value, good beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice decent place. Staff is nice as well. Clean and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was good, very few amenities, but very comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest hotels we've been in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to down town and beach and resturants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was great! The staff friendly and clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and efficient. No elevator, handrails on stairs made it ok to walk up. Room very clean and nice with lar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, exactly as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite place to lay your head as your passing through
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay here again. Outside appearance was terrible, the room was clean, but there was no heat, and temperatures outside were in the low 40s
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pillows not comfortable otherwise our stay was good, we would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas A

I thought it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Price was right. Looks like they have been slowly upgrading the old motel. Seems they installed a water softener, got better a/c, lush towels and nice and clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch, personal. Dedicated customer service. Charming building. Has the feeling of a close knit community, but still standard hotel. Good price. Treated us so well we stayed another night. Just great honestly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionne

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

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We would book there again.

Friendly staff, clean rooms as far as we knew. Hotel does not have breakfast. The room Jacuzzi worked well and held HOT water. Comfortable beds and big pillows, tv worked. I liked that they have good blackout curtains. It felt great to sleep in. Great stay for a low price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Not
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Layed back and awesome staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to alot of attractions with a price that even the poor folks can get out of town. Took awhile to check in as they didnt know how to do an expedia room rental. Also someone came in our room late (no chain on the door) flipped on the lights but then realized we were in there. Our key cards didnt work the next day so unsure of what was going on but scary nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dawson

Disliked: Amenities
Shower didn’t work. Check in first said they didn’t have a room for me after booking online
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025