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Thumper Pond Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a golf course and a water park

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Located in the city center, Thumper Pond Resort welcomes families with its 18-hole golf course and live shows. Guests unwind in the spa tub after activities. The property features an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and praised high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Bed with Sofa Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite with King Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Whirlpool Suite, 1 King bed, 2 Single Beds, and Jetted Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Whirlpool Suite, 1 King bed, 2 Single Beds, and Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen beds and Sofa Sleeper | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen beds and Sofa Sleeper

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Senior Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Single Room, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Senior Single Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Senior Single Room, Fireplace

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
300 Thumper Lodge Rd, Ottertail, MN, 56571

What's nearby

  • Thumper Pond Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Otter Tail Lake - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Maple Wood Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rush Lake - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Round Lake - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ottertail Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Woodshed Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • Willy Ts
  • ‪Marge’s Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Otter Supper Club & Lodge - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Thumper Pond Resort

Family-friendly hotel in the city center
A golf course, concerts and live shows, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Thumper Pond Resort. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like snowshoeing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a water park (surcharge)
  • A TV in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 77 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, highchairs, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 14 for adults and USD 6 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Snowshoeing
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (13 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 14 for adults, and USD 6 to 7 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Pool fee: USD 10.00 per stay
  • Firewood fee: USD 5 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Thumper Pond Resort Hotel
Thumper Pond Resort Ottertail
Thumper Pond Resort Hotel Ottertail

Frequently asked questions

Does Thumper Pond Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Thumper Pond Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thumper Pond Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thumper Pond Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thumper Pond Resort located?

Located in the center of Ottertail, this family-friendly hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Thumper Pond Golf Course and Otter Tail Lake. Maple Wood Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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Thumper Pond Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 104 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jialiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed is huge and comfortable, overall cleanness is wonderful too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Trevion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides shopping areas being 30-60 minutes away the resort is as beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fun slides in the pool area ( but getting old ), kiddie pool was too cool, the restaurant should bring the ordered food to the pool......but otherwise, great place, large room, comfortable, grounds are gorgeous, peaceful patio off the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

We came for a wedding and enjoyed it. Except we tried to go to Willy T’s and couldn’t sit down because the booked out the whole restaurant for Mother’s Day. We thought for as much as the room is there would be free breakfast or something
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lavern Gerhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet and beautiful place to stay. I was there for a wedding didn’t much like that they had no air conditioning or ceiling fans in the reception area. It was unbearably hot in there. But other wise she had a beautiful amazing wedding with delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
We had a nice stay! But the property definitely needs a deep clean and some general upkeep done. The handrails at the water park to the slide were incredibly rusty and falling apart, carpets throughout need a good shampooing, and the arcade machines were not working well. The restaurant nice though! Staff were also friendly! We would go back, but it’s important to have the right expectations here…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have multiple children ranging in age from 1-14 and there was plenty for all of them to do at the water park. The arcade was on the smaller side but still plenty for the kids to have some fun. The room was clean and spacious. The only complaint I have is that the hot tub was out of order but I understand that things require maintenance sometimes. The restaurant had good food and a friendly staff. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too cold via air conditioning. Otherwise ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
All the linens had a horrible smell. Towels, sheets, pillow cases. I used a tshirt as a pillow case it was so bad. Never wrapped up in the blankets comfortably to avoid the smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

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

bad days at thumper pond

Looking on the web site they have a breakfast menu, once we had checked in we found no breakfast was available on weekdays only weekends. We were given a handicap room which we don't need as I am 6 4. When the breakfast was discussed the receptionist became rude
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

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

Gross place.

This place is in pretty rough shape. Our room was extremely humid, had an odd smell, had several flies flying around inside, and just felt gross. This is the kind of place where you'll want to wash your clean clothes after letting them sit inside the hotel room for a night. I had higher hopes based on some of the reviews, but we were very disappointed. I would not come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a King Jacuzzi Suite, the Jacuzzi died in the middle of using it. Also the cover on our heating unit for the room was loose so it was very loud every time it kicked in and rattled. They also charge for the Waterpark which is not stated when you make the reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is poorly lit. Rude and disengaged staff and desperately needs remodeled. Definitely not worth the money and a poorly represents Ottertail County. Profit over costumer comfort & enjoyment seems to be the main concern of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

ANNA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are outdated and our room's carpet was badly stained. Obvious unfinshed projects in hallways and stairwells. The cholrine in the pool area was very strong where our eyes were burning just sitting poolside. This is a drastic change from what it once was and we still enjoued oue trip but found the resort lacking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Arrived for check in and told they did not have my reservation even though I had email and confirmation number from Expedia. Staff apologized and was able to find one room for one night only, when I had reserved 2 nights. The next morning they did come up with another room I moved to for a second night. Explanation I was given was a computer system problem they were experiencing. Very stressful as it would have ruined the trip for us if we had to try to find another place to stay at 11 pm!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Less than average

This is our second time here. The Wi-Fi never worked, even after we told front desk, pool water was cold, kids did fine but after a while they got cold! The baby pool area was freezing! We didn't have to pay for water Park passes because hot tub was broken but also the slides had to be shut down because of the cold weather. The arcade was fun, but it didn't take credit cards to get tokens, need cash. Some of the games broke the second day we were there. If you can be flexible and be ok with average hotel stay then it will be fine. The rooms were decent, hot tub in the room felt great after the cold water park!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The plus side to the stay no one was in the water park area, so the kids were able to use the slide without waiting. The negatives, gum, rust, and trash on the stairs leading to the top of the slide. Soft spots in under the carpet while walking in the hallways on the second floor. Wallpaper is peeling up everywhere in the hotel. No waterslide supervision. They have a camera set up to watch for the person in front of you to finish the slide however the TV at the top is unplugged. The volleyball net is partially submerged in the pool. Both huge safety risks. The hot tub is warm at best. My wife and I joked the place is run by teenagers. I would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room 325 and the view. The pool was nice especially the sunning area outside the pool. The food was okay at Willy T’s but the entertainment 8/31 was very good. We had an issue with the staff entering our room unannounced. She had longer blonde hair a taller bigger built younger woman. She entered my room, shut the door and stood by the door and then left. I have a feeling if we weren’t there she would have gone through our things. I told the front desk manager about it and she talked to the staff. One girl had a baseball cap and the other longer blonde hair. The girl with the long hair was screaming and making a fuss over management of the front desk staff and my granddaughter finally went in the hall and asked her to be quiet. This was at 8:45 am and check out wasn’t until 1 pm as we requested late check out. Zachary or Daquary I believe was the front desk manager. She was very accommodating and runs a tight ship. Besides this incident everything else was great. I would stay there again. Debbie Weckman
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Wont be coming back here....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The pool area pool and spa were nice. The front desk staff were excellent. There is no dining options other than the resort itself really around. Remodeling/updating is needed. Wallpaper peeling off in areas and showing its age. Ok stay for a few nights but nothing spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
They put us in the wrong room and had to switch at 1am. It’s pretty expensive for what you get. No complimentary breakfast. Outrageous fees for it being a resort plus we got charged for an extra person and cleaning fees. Not very kid friendly - people constantly pounding on the floor below us because our kids were just walking around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Thumper Pond. We stayed on a Thursday night and had the entire waterpark to ourselves for several hours that evening as well as the following morning. Staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming. Was price friendly for a last minute stay with plenty of activities for us and our kids to enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

My room had wall paper that was peeling off the walls and was very stuffy. It also had red stains on the carpet. There was plenty of space in the room and the bed and pillows were comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, arcade and pool were fun, food onsite was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty much great; though the room was a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024