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Bears Den Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Bruno with free parking
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Interior
Front of property
In-room dining
72-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, heated floors
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
2 Room Suite, 1 King Bed and Sofa Bed

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
7.4 out of 10, Good, (327)
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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About the area

Map
4582 Main St, Bruno, MN, 55712

What's nearby

  • Banning State Park - 18 min drive
  • Federal Correctional Institution, Sandstone - 28 min drive
  • Moose Lake State Park - 33 min drive
  • Grand Casino Hinckley - 37 min drive
  • Black Bear Casino - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear's Den - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kerrick Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rack Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪North Pine Saloon - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Bears Den Motel

Property highlights
A corner/local shop, laundry facilities and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Bears Den Motel. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • ATM/banking services
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • 72-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and kitchenettes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bears Den

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 72-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bears Den Motel Motel
Bears Den Motel Bruno
Bears Den Motel Motel Bruno

Frequently asked questions

Is Bears Den Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bears Den Motel?

As of 28 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bears Den Motel on 12 Jan 2025 start from AU$153.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bears Den Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bears Den Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bears Den Motel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Bears Den Motel located?

Situated in Bruno, this motel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Banning State Park and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Kettle River. Sturgeon Lake and Culver Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Great place to stay. Loved the simple industrial decor. Easy check in and out. Close to Nemadji state forest. Perfect place to stay for ATV riding in Nemadji!! Thanks Bears Den for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey Michael

They didn’t have a room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and clean. Staff was pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodations were excellent! But the walls were thin, and the visitor in the next room yelled and cried at times, and could easily be heard, which excited our dog and he barked in response, causing the visito to yell back at him. So I slept in my car with the dog for the first part of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Faith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like to use some design with the plumbing pipes. The only thing is the bed do not need to be that close to the wall they needed to build a table on the second side of the bed or an outlet is.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need bedding for pullout couch and 4 bath towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little Gem in Bruno
We were in town for a wedding and found this little gem. We had a fantastic stay- the motel is very clean and comfortable, and the staff was so kind. It felt like a ritzy Schitt’s Creek experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is really new and in excellent shape. Our unit was clean and well designed for optimal enjoyment. Having a proper dining table was unexpected and appreciated. The staff were friendly and super helpful. This stay at Bears Den was an absolutely well priced deal compared to properties within an hour drive and we were pleasantly surprised that this motel reads more like a mid-priced hotel in terms of living space. The only recommendation would be that the motel add paper towels to their kitchen area, so we arent using white hotel towels for spills. We chose this location to stay at after seeing a show at Black Bear Casino, and it wasn't too far and saved us a few hundred dollars. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little motel
Very nice room with large TV, mini refer, microwave. Would definitely stay there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, needs a couple tweaks to be great.
Nice little hotel. It's brand new, and quite a surprising little place in the middle of nowhere. Very basic, clean and modern. The beds are quite firm, and sit high, so they were a bit of a challenge for me since I was in a sling and only able to use one arm, but not completely uncomfortable. I would suggest adding a couple extra pillows to each bed, there were just two on each bed and kind of flat. The only other issue we had was the shower curtain didn't do a good job holding water in and the pan is low, so the bathroom floor got soaked no matter what we tried to avoid it getting wet. With the concrete floor it got a little slick which could be a safety issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

kyle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little rustic but we couldn’t complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady that checked us in was awesome and went the extra mile to make sure we had all supplies we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy, Indianola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is modern and worked as it should.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and simple
This motel was clean which is always my first concern. Bed was comfortable. No carpet which I love - although the concrete floor was unusual. Bathroom was modern and sparkling. Coffee machine, coffee, and bathroom amenities were all present. I do not mind the sparse decoration and the room was big and I imagine hunters or others with gear would appreciate it. I would stay again for one night travel. My only complaint is that when I booked on Hotels.com it indicated a number I had to call for check-in arrangement. I left a message and got no response. When I called again I learned that was the wrong number and luckily the person had the correct one. It says call 48 hours in advance but you cannot get the code until the day of your reservation. When I am traveling and busy I am uncomfortable leaving it all to the last minute and being responsible for the contact. I get the cost savings for a small, small business but it generated a little extra work and concern (as we ended up arriving very late and I don’t know who you would have contacted) and follow-through on my part (and I am the one paying for the service). Overall, it was adequate for one night and the price was quite reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location around a lot of state parks it was a very peaceful quiet stay even though the mosquitoes outside were abominable so the only suggestion I would have would be a bug zapper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant overnight in Bruno
Room was very spacious, clean, & inviting. Check-in was easy at their bar/restaurant/convenience store next door. We enjoyed the Friday Night Fish Fry & a couple cold tap beers at the bar. There’s a nice beer garden area; looked like it would be a lot of fun on an evening when they have live music. Would gladly stay again, if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend Away
This motel far exceeded our expectations. The owner was helpful and very accommodating. The room was crisp and clean. The bed was comfortable. The only thing that was lacking was the hot water did not get hot enough for us. Breakfast at the bar was great, making this get away perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023