Star of The Lakes

2.0 star property
Motel in Detroit Lakes with free parking

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Compact space for administrative tasks, featuring a coffee machine, laptop, and keyboard.
Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV are featured in this well-appointed room.
Relax in a stylish space with a sofa, armchairs, and dining table.
Two single beds with matching headboards, a dresser, flat-screen TV, and bathtub.
Situated on a quiet street, this motel offers a welcoming entrance with an archway and parking spaces.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Basic Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
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
  • Fargo, ND (FAR-Hector Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorbaz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papacitos Burritos - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Star of The Lakes

Motel near the airport
Star of The Lakes provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A computer station, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Star of The Lakes boast comforts, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Rainfall showers, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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.

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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?

Checkout 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 miles (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. 50 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 153 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

location iss good, good value, good beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Close to down town and beach and resturants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

One of the cleanest hotels we've been in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Convenient location, exactly as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Pillows not comfortable otherwise our stay was good, we would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

8/10

Not
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

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

8/10

They had a hard time finding my reservation but thankfully the staff was very kind about it. They have me the wrong suite and told me that the one I booked was already taken. But the suite they gave me wasn't bad it was spacious and nice. But when taking a shower the bath filled up. But other than that it was nice because the beds are so comfy!!! So it was worth it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10

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

10/10

Layed back and awesome staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

Soooooo bad!!! I will not stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

The staff at night carried on all night. The place smelled like they had been smoking swisher sweets and other things in it My keys were deactivated every single day and I paid for a week. They acted as though it was an inconvenience for me to be there. Come to find out this is more or less a hotel for homeless people.icing on the cake there were cockroaches sitting behind the tv having a stare down with me at 10:30 pm 3 nights in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10

No HEAT with temp in 50s during the day. Only one person working and she was unfriendly and hard to find. Property looked unmaintained and unkempt. Didn’t stay - checked out almost immediately. Would NOT recommend. When checking into our new hotel, someone in my party commented we’d just came from the bates motel and the clerk said oh you mean star of the lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Very quiet and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

It was relaxed and layer back there. Awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Extremely comfortable rooms and good amenities. The towels were the softest and fluffiest I’ve ever seen. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024