Grand View Lodge Spa & Golf Resort 

About

Named Minnesota’s Most Awarded Resort including 2019’s ‘Top 5 Resorts in the Midwest’ by Conde Nast Traveler and '16 Incredible Midwest Vacations' by U.S. News! Since 1916, Grand View Lodge has been providing guests with memorable vacations and located on 750 acres of rich pine forest and more than 2,500 feet of pure sand beach. Explore our variety of activities, our championship golf courses, the rejuvenating Glacial Waters Spa, a collection of eight distinctive dining venues and our luxurious accommodations – all designed to provide you with a lifetime of memories.

Grand View’s lodging facilities are immaculate, convenient and comfortable, accommodating over 1,000 people. Spread across several hundred acres, Grand View provides the maximum privacy, enjoyment and scenic views for guests.

Accommodations include Main Lodge hotel rooms, lakefront cabins, clubhouse suites, villas, cottages, North Boutique Hotel, and more. With modern northwoods décor, these units are warm and welcoming. Wi-Fi, TVs, fireplaces and modern kitchens or kitchenettes can be found in most units, and some even have foosball and/or pool tables. One to eight bedroom units are available to accommodate groups both small and large.

Offering a variety of dining options, Grand View Lodge will satisfy any craving. Casual and fine dining, wine experiences, beach snacks, and home-cooked favorites can be found throughout the resort. Enjoy a romantic evening for two in our Char Restaurant or CRU Restaurant & Wine Bar, grab your friends and stop by the Northwoods Pub for a burger and beer, or head to the Crust Pizza for some incredible food and family time.

No matter what time of year, you’ll enjoy a day of play amidst 750 acres of unparalleled natural surroundings. Horseback riding, biking, golfing, water activities, Kid’s Club, bonfires and more can be taken advantage of in the summertime. Winter offers ice fishing, horse-drawn wagon rides, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating, or time to relax by a cozy fire.

A legendary golfing experience is sure to be had when you play Grand View’s award-winning collection of golf courses in the Brainerd Lakes Area; The Pines, The Preserve and Deacon’s Lodge. Named top 75 Golf Resorts in North America – Golf Digest, Gold Medal Resort Winner – Golf Magazine 2012, Best Courses You Can Play in Minnesota – Golfweek Magazine 2012, and Top 10 Northern U.S. Golf Resorts (#4)/ Top 121 Golf Resorts in the World (#58) - Condé Nast Traveler. We have a variety of golf vacations and golf packages for groups and families alike.

Nestled in a soothing atmosphere of pines and nature, Grand View’s Glacial Waters Spa awakens and gently calms your mind, body and spirit. Relax and unwind as spa professionals soothe you with the touch of massage, body treatments, hydrotherapies, facials, manicures and pedicures, and bring you the latest skin care, health and beauty secrets.

Grand View Lodge also offers a variety of state of the art conference and event venues to meet your needs. The addition of the Gull Lake Center provides the amenities of a large conference facility combined with the personal service of an intimate resort. Grand View is proud to assist you with business meetings, teambuilding activities or family reunions with the warm informality of hospitality at its finest.

Offering you a beautiful and unforgettable atmosphere for your Minnesota wedding, Grand View Lodge is the perfect place to say "I do." Whether you dream of an outdoor wedding, or prefer a winter ceremony in our cozy chapel, your wedding celebration is yours at our resort. Grand View’s expert planners will walk with you every step of the way in making the detailed preparations for your magical day.

Established in 1916, Grand View Lodge is designated as a National Historic Landmark and the ideal Northern Minnesota destination for social and business gatherings, alike.