River Inn Budget Hotel

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Judith

Everything was great except one thing- a mat that was outside the side door was a safety hazard . It was made of very thick rubber and one end was curled up – I did not see that and tripped and fell really hard. I ended up in the ER – had to get an arm brace and meds. That was a week ago and it is still very painful. Going to my local doctor today.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Paul

Parking was a breeze, even with the boat! Clean rooms. Staff were great. Quick, convenient breakfast before googling back on the water in the AM. We will absolutely be back next year!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Bob

Good to go

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

Kristopher

Yes

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Teresa

Rooms are clean little outdated, but still overall a nice place to stay very quiet. Breakfast was minimal but was decent.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Andrew

Yes

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

William

Bathroom was in need of some updates but other than that , it was clean ,it was comfortable, and the staff was friendly and informative, great experience 👍

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Jordan

Great room great stuff. Not fancy but comfortable. Great folks to also book a fishing adventure with

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Linda

Dyson was a pleasant surprise. He helped us out with our flight problems. Rooms were nice, but could use more light the rooms were dark. Dyson was the most pleasant nice to talk to. He also recommended areas to eat. Thanks again Dyson.......

Linda & KIm

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

David

Rooms clean and comfortable. A great deal while traveling.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Jeni

Great stay

The hotel was great. The only weird thing is I was one of 2 guests, I couldn't tell that it was open. But it was newly renovated and everything was clean

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2025

Brian

Nice hotel for our needs traveling to Canada

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Sue

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Great rate and close to everything you need.

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

David

For an economy hotel in the middle of nowhere… This hotel is a great option. I would say if you're hungry in the morning plan to find another way to fill your belly because the \"continental breakfast\" is a little lacking.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2025

Germain

A good night sleep

The only set back was that the bathroom was small.

Business

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2025

billy

Good access to shopping & downtown activities. Bathroom very small. Door locks hard to navigate.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2025

Jessica

Clean rooms the only thing i would say is get taller toilets for taller people. The staff was very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Aaron

Good location, good service, nice room.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Gary

Very easy to find. Easy parking
Nice size room for four people.
Next time would need first floor. Getting older no elevator.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Jeff

Nice and clean hotel located in a beautiful part of Northern MN. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. It was an enjoyable experience staying at the Walleye Inn and I would recommend this hotel to anyone planning a visit to Baudette.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Yakov

ok

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Joshua

Great hotel

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

Mark

All went well nothing to really tell. Winter time

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Randell

Fishing trip

It was a very easy check in and friendly staff i will stay again

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2025

Ramona

The hotel was clean and help was very nice. The only draw back is there is no one on staff during the night. If you need anything you have to call a number.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2025

David

Short stay, didn't do much except sleep. Given that, the bed was very comfortable and the room was updated and clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

steven

Quick check in, room nice.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

Warren

I liked the cleanliness of the room and front desk service was excellent. My only concern although not major is the lack of lighting in the room. Great place though!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2025

steven

Overall this stay was fine for the room price. My concerns were 1. There was a mouse in our room that was caught in a glue trap that was taken out of room by mgt.. 2. On one of the nights, there were people returning from bars in the hallway next to our room. Loudly talking. Knocking on doors loudly. This was at like 2AM. There was no attendant at the front desk past 8pm. to contact. Mgt. did leave a number to call after hours at front desk, but I wasn't going to walk down to front desk to get number at 2AM.. Would of been nice to be able to readily call mgt. to tell these people to quiet down. Maybe leave that \"after hours number\" in ea. individual room vs. only at the front desk.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2025

Dennis

Like: I was able to reserve my room online thru Expedia.
Dislike: It was kind of expensive.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2025

Monica

Cute

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2025

Samantha

It was ok

Second time staying. Reasonable priced for the area. Dog friendly. Both times were very noisy stays (pipes, outside noise, heat, etc). Shower needed work as it it didn’t have full pressure. Bed was way better than last time. Might be because we didn’t have a dog accepted room?

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Keith

Ice fishing capital of the world.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Randell

RSM

Easy check in we arrived really late and the called and put our keys in a lock box with the paper work that had to be sighed very nice room i will stay here again when coming through

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Nicholas

Good

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2024

Laura

The attendant at the front desk (I believe her name was Linette) was very friendly and patient with us because we didn't check in until after 9:30 PM. Thank you!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Earl

Took us in for an early check in during a torrential rain storm. Such friendly people

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2024

Paul

Nice

The front desk lady was Lynette, and she was very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Jennifer

Clean rooms, comfortable beds.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

John

Clean room and facility. Good rates, beds and updated bathroom… however the petite toilet was not comfortable for a grown male. Staff was friendly and the free breakfast was acceptable. I’d stay here again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2024

Jered

Very nice place to stay!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2024

Darin

Probably a good place for fishermen and hunters. Not the kind of place for a casual traveler or a tourist style vacation. Small bathroom, only one night stand with no closet in a really large room. Continental breakfast a frozen breakfast sandwich, cereal, yogurt, fruit and some muffins.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Justin

It’s a nice and quiet place to stay. The hotel is clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

Martin

The property was very well kept up and clean.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2024

Michelle

It was really noisy last night, doors slamming and we could hear the people upstairs walking and every word they said. Did not get much sleep 😔

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

Brian

Newly renovated room

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2024

Patrick

There were no chairs in the room and very limited ability to hang cloths or towels up. Consequently everything had to go on the floor. The rooms were big enough to accomodate chairs and additional hanger space and a rack for a suitcase.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2024

Tammi

The Walleye Inn is a decent value for the money. No frills or breakfast but the room was nice. The room had just the basics but was nice, clean and comfortable. The bed was nice and comfortable to sleep in. Staff was very nice and attentive.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2024

Jaci

It was quiet and clean. Seems they are updating with new flooring, paint and new bed (very comfortable) and dresser/countertop. But, there were no chairs in the room and only one bedside table for a king bed.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Feb 2024

Robert

No chair in room. Fridge did not work - staff was aware of the issue but had not gotten to it.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

04 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Bait and switch

Booked hotel room for $99 when we checked in the clerk told us that they don’t honor 3rd party pricing and that our room instead would be $138/ night. Came as a shock to us. It was a noisy room with heavy traffic, no insulation, and a noisy fridge for the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2024

Shannon

Pleasant

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

09 Oct 2023

DAVID

The rooms are undergoing construction with exposed drywall and hanging electrical outlets. The TV did not work and my door was unlocked and open when I arrived.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2023

Nancy

One night stay. Very nice. Will stay here again when in area.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Sep 2023

Richard

If you are going to rent out rooms,they should be completely ready. The room was recently sheetrocked, but not taped, mudded or painted. Some outlets were still not attached to the walls.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

Kit

The Hotel was nice and quiet and clean they are doing a great job with there renovation

Business_and_leisure

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2023

Keisha

Meh

We were told we might have been scammed upon arrival. Lady said it can take a few hours for the system to register our booking and wouldn’t give us our room incase we got scammed on the site. So we had to find some where else to sleep

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2023

Robert

Very friendly hosts, spotless clean. We would definitely stay here again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2023

MaryAnn

The staff at this hotel were excellent and especially welcoming.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2023

MaryAnn

Reasonably priced. Clean. Weather was unseasonably cold. Heat was turned off for summer. Spent a cold night. Desk clerk went out of his way to help us. Very special person.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2023

Jane

Good place for a short stay

This is fine if all you need is a place to spend the night. The clerks were friendly, the breakfast was OK, and the room was adequate. No gym, no pool, no frills, but OK for an overnight stay. The tub drained very slowly--that was the only issue with the room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2023

Joseph

Good place to just go and sleep. Good, friendly staff.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2023

Rylan

Convenient place. Great staff. Beds should probably get swapped out, mine was pretty uncomfortable and hard.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

28 Jan 2023

Laura

Tiny room. Uncomfortable old old bed. Tiny TV with limited channels. Noisy hallways. Breakfast was terrible and completely in the dark. No staff on duty to help until 8:30. No one to help check out or give keys to as we were leaving.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2022

christopher

Nice place to stay for if just needing a nice place to sleep. Room was clean and big. Note” the property charges your card as soon as you book. It isn’t supposed to charge you until your stay.” I cancelled a night and my card was charged already so I’m waiting for a refund.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

19 Nov 2022

Mark

It would have been great to perhaps stay at the property, unfortunately, the weather dictated a change in plans. Couldn’t make it Thursday night and when I called to inquire about moving the stay one day to the right, was told in no uncertain terms that it was impossible, even though Expedia showed available. So no, I don’t think I will be staying here in the future nor recommending it.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2022

Jim

bed alittle hard pillows way too thin

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2022

Keith

No staff on duty from 8pm to 8am.No continental breakfast.
However, it's understandable in today's climate of people unwilling to work.
I have no issue with the hotel and it's services and plan to stay there again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2022

Virginia

The property was clean, staff was very friendly, not a 5 star but , served the purpose of having a bed to sleep in, did not care for the pillows, but minor.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2022

Kurt

Good value.

Simple, safe, quiet, convenient.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2022

carlen

The girl who checked us in was so nice and attentive. I like the new bedding and shower curtain. Too bad they don’t have the staff to be open 24/7. I know they are losing business because of that.Will stay again.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

31 May 2022

Robert

Our first room smelled like fish. Second smelled like campfire. If for some reason you saty more than 1 night no maid services. They only have staff from 8 am to 8 pm. It is definitely a man camp style.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

11 May 2022

Russell

The carpet was old and musky and room was moldy smelling bothered my sinuses.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2022

Edward

I found a bug crawling on my suitcase tues. morninging, Refrigerator was noisy, the bed wasn’t real comfortable, and wed morning the breakfast buffet wasn’t ready by 6am. We didn’t go up to Baudette to stay in a motel, so all in all it was a good trip

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2022

Mark

Nice place to stay

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2022

Michael

Two semi trucks ran idle in the back of motel, next to our room.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

12 Dec 2021

Lance

They didn’t give us the right beds we ordered. So 2 had to sleep on a full bed.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2021

Robin

It was what it was.

Truly no frills, room seemed to be clean upon arrival, however we did find empty an alcohol bottle under the edge of the bed, room wasn’t vacuumed well, we had no heat and had to go get a heater to warm the room. Toilet was shot and in a tight place, tv was turned all the way up and you could barely hear it. Too many rules. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was ok.

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2021

Brian

Clean rooms , lots of parking, well lit lot with electric plug ins for battery charging. Basic breakfast nothing fancy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2021

Brian

It was clean and close to the fishing.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2021

Doug

Nice clean place to stay

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

27 Sep 2021

Ashley

Rooms are very small and outdated

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2021

robert

clean room with plenty of space

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2021

Patricia L

There is nothing about this property that i would recommend to anyone. Beds are horrible, run and building stinks, should have just gotten a refund and went somewhere else.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2021

Laurie

It was a nice and clean place to stay. I would stay there again

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Sep 2021

Michael

The property was adequate but needs to be updated. Everything has an old 80s feel to it. Also, the breakfast was pretty bad. The main reason I stayed there is because of its name, Walleye Inn since I was on a fishing trip. The next time to that area, I will likely stay somewhere else. Not terrible, just seemed like it should’ve been nicer for what I paid.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2021

Jacque

In baudette, Mn for our daughters wedding

We were in town for our daughter's wedding with Canada in the back ground a stone throw away...
It was an ok stay, too much money for what we got, cheaper motels and hotels in the same town same block...
$55.65 per night was the cheapest in town
Couldn't afford the 125.00 here when it was ships to be $88.00 but in a pinch i would refer friends and family as i did, my dad stayed here 3 nights. And him and his guest were happy with their room. So i did refer this to others as well.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

It was a nice place to stay

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Needs updating and upgraded furnishings.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Quiet, clean, comfortable spot in Northern Minnesota

Self

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2021

Thomas

The room was too expensive. Breakfast was not until 7 which is at least an hour too late.
I was required to pre pay which is inconvenient.

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

not having a eating in the motel

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Kinda creepy. Hotel staff? Just some front desk staff always on the phone booking other properties apparently because we appeared to be the only guests. An staff was way to busy on the phone to interact with us. They just gave us our keys, pushed some paperwork at us all while maintaining a phone conversation with someone obviously booking another property. Just weird.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Remodel needed.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

I made a reservation, got a confirmation and when we arrived, there was no room. Bad Bad Bad

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

It was easy to find, convenient off the road.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Aug 2020

dorine

they understood car trouble and let us check in at 1;30 am i would not stay there again the place was not clean and it smelled like a dead animal the water came from the sink and tub dirty gray looking the room has no over head light so you have to feel your way to the lamp on the other side of the room. Then to top it all off I was told there was no smoking on the property so I leave to have a smoke and come back to see the front desk clerk walk out and have a smoke less than a foot from the door I also asked for 2 extra pillows and got only one got only one towel and 2 wash cloths there were two of us in the room and it is not on the river like it sounds its 11 miles from the river and carries the same name as resort on the river where i thought we were staying very disappointing stay I left early sunday morning could not take the smell anymore

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2020

Dixie

Clean but bed was terrible and pillows were very thin..not a good experience at all.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2020

Liz

Nice clean room. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast sandwiches were good. Would stay again.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2020

Andrew

Father/Son fishing trip

My son and I stayed at the Walleye Inn for one night before fishing Lake of the Woods the next day. We got there late, but the gal at the front desk was super helpful and very accommodating.

Friends_and_family Family