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Thumper Pond Resort

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

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At the heart of the city, Thumper Pond Resort offers a family-friendly retreat with 18 holes of golf and live shows. Get cozy by the firepit or unwind at the spa tub. With an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and high-speed WiFi - previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Golf course
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Water park
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Conference center
  • 6 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$186 nightly
The total price is $204
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
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
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Single Room, Jetted Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Single Room, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Senior Single Room, Fireplace | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Senior Single Room, Fireplace

Highlights

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

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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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Round Lake - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Detroit Lake - 42 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Detroit Mountain Recreation Area - 50 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Thumper Pond Resort

A great stay at Thumper Pond Resort can include a round of golf at the 18-hole course. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a water park, an indoor pool, and a hot tub.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Pool toys
  • Pool gate
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • Pro golf lessons
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Pool table
  • Ice skating nearby

Working away

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An indoor pool
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 30
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 13
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Beach towels
    • Fitness center access
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room coffee
    • Laundry facilities
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 to 14 for adults, and USD 6 to 7 for children
  • Firewood is available for an extra charge of USD 5 per day

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access is available for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per stay
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Thumper Pond Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thumper Pond Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Thumper Pond Resort?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Thumper Pond Resort?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Thumper Pond Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thumper Pond Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Thumper Pond Resort and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy fun activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and return when the snow melts for a round of golf at the onsite golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Thumper Pond Resort also has a water park and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as an arcade and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Thumper Pond Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Thumper Pond Resort like?

Thumper Pond Resort is in the heart of Ottertail, a short 8-minute walk from Thumper Pond Golf Course and 14 minutes' walk from Otter Tail Lake.

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Reviews

Thumper Pond Resort Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Water park
Service staff
Children
Room
Restaurant
Arcade
Hot Tub
Trip
Food

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, arcade and pool were fun, food onsite was perfect!
Kari, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

We enjoyed our room with the jacuzzi. Family enjoyed the water park!
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Waterpark and dog friendly with good walking areas outside made this a great getaway spot.
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The bed is huge and comfortable, overall cleanness is wonderful too.
Jialiang, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful golf course
Scott, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Besides shopping areas being 30-60 minutes away the resort is as beautiful
Trevion, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect family stay!

Such a nice resort, and so much for my kiddo to do! We had a blast at the arcade and waterpark! The rooms were very well maintained and the front office staff was amazing! I plan on coming back every year!
Ashley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ottertail Gem

Family vacation, fun area to enjoy. Golf course is beautiful and Willie T's was a nice treat for a quality meal.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kids enjoyed the water park
Kindra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly! The water park was clean with plenty of tables to sit at. The kids loved the entire water park. We will definitely be back!
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thumperpond is beautiful. Cozy and quiet. Nice staff also.
Stacey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing

It was nice to be able to take our two dogs with. Pool was awesome very quiet and clean
Nancy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Aaron, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved the service. Front desk, restaurant! The only thing I disliked was the smell of weed on our floor in the hallway. I know it is legal but...air freshners.
Valerie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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…
Sara, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Rebecca Sue, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was convenient for my daughter and her friends to have their own space and the grounds are beautiful. The watersides weren’t on consistently with their posted hours, so there were many hours that they could not be enjoyed. The hotel itself was pretty outdated and their elevator shook quite a bit.
Jena, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Hannah, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed one night because our daughter was playing in a tournament at Thumper Ponds. The hotel was very conveniently located next to the clubhouse and overlooked the golf course. The hotel was largely fine if a bit dated/worn in parts. It looked beautiful from the outside, but was oddly dark inside, e.g. hallways and even the room. It was also quiet, good for getting rest but also it felt a little deserted. Even our daughter, who'd never seen the movie, said it a little like the Shining. Dining, especially breakfast, was inconvenient because the hotel restaurant didn't open until 11 am, and there wasn't a quick grab area in the hotel. Otter Tail is a small town so nothing was really far from the hotel. The best part was the waterpark. Although it certainly wasn't a big fancy resort waterpark, it had a fun tube flume and water slide too. The railings were rusty so there was a thought about tetanus but not unusual in a lot of waterparks. The price was fair (especially through Orbitz), we enjoyed the pool (the waterpark portion closed at 8), and got a good night's sleep. We would stay there again.
Richard, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Lewis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Deborah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Shane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lee, 1-night trip