Quarterdeck Resort

Horrible place with a schizophrenic identity- shady Miami Beach waterfront hotel vs. a 2-star northern MN resort. Rooms are dismal with Miami blue walls and tattered gray carpets. No breakfast at all. Nearest breakfast restaurant is 15 miles away. Not too bad on the ADA accessibility except for getting out onto the balcony. No way you are getting out there in a wheelchair. Food is overpriced and lacking in choice and flavor. This place does not cater to its lodge guests but to the local loud bar crowd. Not a place I would return to or recommend.

Man the king size bed in our room was the most comfortable mattress I have ever slept on. Me and the wife tore apart the bed sheet to figure out the model. The brand is wayfair. We asked the clerk but they didn't have the info. Would love to buy one of these for home. Wayfair was no help looking up the numbers on the tag... so we have to guess 😆 🤣 😂.. maybe someone will chim in. Been coming here for 6 years. I proposed to my wife here 5 years ago so we kind have to come every year now 😆 🤣 😂... j/k we love coming here. I love this hotel with the hot tub and fireplace in the room. You also get a nice little kitchen(just need a hot plate or grill) with microwave and fridge. You got to love the view of gull lake from your room. Only complaint I have of the place is no continental breakfast or a open restaurant at breakfast time for room services. For what you pay a night that should be in the package. Outside of that great place and people!

This is a five star resort, really a hidden gem. There are no complaints. I’ve stayed at many hotels and resorts and this one is the best. The grounds and rooms are immaculate. Our room was decorated in a sophisticated nautical design. The staff was so accommodating and helpful. An added bonus was the Dock 77 on-site restaurant. Try the prime rib sandwich, you won’t be disappointed.

This was our second visit to Quarterdeck Resort and here is the scoop. Quarterdeck is one of the smaller resorts on the Gull chain. It has been updated and is cute and clean. Think Hotel Hewing in the North Loop - only with a lake theme. The beds are very comfortable and the view from each balcony priceless. The young staff is very kind and the cleaning crew thorough. While you visit, you can rent a pontoon at a pretty reasonable rate for a full or half day. They offer bikes free of charge. There is a restaurant on site that serves typical burgers, salads, tacos and more. Outdoor music adds to the fun on the weekends. The outdoor space is beautiful with fire pits and corn hole. We had a great week but want to provide some caution and direction. We stayed in three different rooms during our stays here and there is a big variation. If you book, it is worth the cost to pay for the most preferred room. These rooms are located furthest from the restaurant and music and are much more updated and spacious. If you are unable to get one of these rooms, get a room on the top floor if you are coming on the weekend, have children or like to go to bed early. The restaurant below the bar hosts bands on Friday and Saturday. While this is fun if you plan to attend, it is extremely loud if you would like to sleep before 10:00 when they wrap it up. At 10:00, the band started singing, "You can't always get what you want . . . " I burst out laughing in my bed in the dark - yes, sleep. The resort is putting in a pool, pool house and other games. This will be a huge addition as the beach is small and used by few. (free paddleboards and kayaks) We typically stay at Grandview or Maddens. If you have small children and are looking for activities and space to roam, Grandview is the place to go. If you are looking to boat and enjoy a beautiful view and like to staty up past 10:00, this is a cheaper alternative. The hotel is branding itself as the "fun" resort on the lake. I think that description is fitting.