★★★★☆ 4.1 stars · Serving Gull Lake since 1970

Your Northwoods Home Base on Gull Lake

Clean, comfortable, affordable rooms with kitchenettes, tucked into the woods just steps from Gull Lake in Nisswa, Minnesota.

Welcome to Gull Lake Motel

Relaxation and Adventure in the Brainerd Lakes Area

Nestled in a quiet, wooded setting across from beautiful Gull Lake, Gull Lake Motel is a welcoming home base for families, couples, anglers, golfers, and outdoor lovers. Our rooms are clean, comfortable, and affordable, each with its own kitchenette so you can settle in and stay a while.

Right on the walking and biking path and close to great restaurants, boating, beaches, and golf, we put the best of the Northwoods within easy reach. Whether it is a weekend escape or a longer stay, you have found your spot.

Where You'll Stay

Comfortable Rooms with Kitchenettes

Clean, well kept motel rooms in a quiet wooded setting, each with its own kitchenette. Two night minimum on nightly stays, with month to month options available.

★★★★☆

A friendly, well cared for place to call home in the Northwoods, trusted by guests since 1970.

Why Guests Choose Us

Everything You Need for an Easy Stay

Kitchenettes in Every Room

Cook a simple breakfast or full meal and settle in like you're at home.

Quiet, Wooded Setting

A peaceful spot across from Gull Lake, away from the noise but close to everything.

On the Walking & Biking Path

Step straight onto the trail for morning walks and easy rides.

Boating, Fishing & Beaches

The Nisswa boat launch, lake beaches, and prime fishing are all close by.

Golf & Dining Nearby

Top area courses and Nisswa's best restaurants are just minutes away.

Clean & Affordable

Comfortable, well kept rooms at a price that leaves more for the fun stuff.

Explore the Brainerd Lakes Area

Adventure in Every Direction

Gull Lake sits at the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods, one of the state’s most loved lake destinations. From your door you can be on the water, on the trail, or in downtown Nisswa in minutes.

Spend your days on the lake and your evenings exploring local shops, coffee roasters, and restaurants, then come back to a quiet, comfortable room.

Our Story

A Northwoods Welcome Since 1970

Gull Lake Motel has been welcoming guests to the Brainerd Lakes Area for over fifty years. Under caring local ownership, we’ve kept what people love about the place while steadily upgrading the rooms and grounds.

We’re a friendly, easygoing spot built for real stays, whether you’re here for a weekend on the lake, a golf trip with friends, or a longer stay while you settle into the area. Come as a guest, leave feeling like a regular.

Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Nightly bookings have a two night minimum. We also offer month to month rentals for longer stays and short term work assignments.

Every room has its own kitchenette, so you can prepare meals and settle in comfortably during your stay.

We’re sorry, but we’re not able to accommodate pets at this time.

We’re located in a quiet, wooded residential setting directly across from Gull Lake, right on the walking and biking path, with the Nisswa boat launch, beaches, and golf nearby.

Book directly through this site for the best rates and availability, or give us a call and we’ll be glad to help.

Ready for Your Northwoods Getaway?

Clean, comfortable rooms just steps from Gull Lake. Book direct for the best rate, or call and we’ll help you plan your stay.