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Grand View Lodge

23521 Nokomis Avenue, Nisswa, MN, USA, 56468
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Experience the finest Minnesota has to offer in year-round conference services at Grand View Lodge. Offering state of the art technology in a north woods setting, Grand View’s Gull Lake Conference Center provides the amenities of a large conference facility combined with the personal service of an intimate resort. The Historic Grand View Lodge resort offers deluxe accommodations, exceptional dining, 36 holes of championship golf, the world renowned Glacial Waters Spa, full-service meeting, events and wedding facilities, on 2,500 feet of beautiful sandy shoreline on Gull Lake and an amazing variety of activities for guests of all ages. A wide variety of team-building activities are available to enhance your group’s cooperation, decision-making skills and foster a team spirit. Our experienced, professional sales and planning teams will assist you in every step of the planning process for your next business function or special event.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1919
Renovated2023
Total meeting space41,234 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms317
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
2024 • Best Family Resort in Minnesota, Minnesota Parent Family Favorites Awards • Best Spa Services, Minnesota Bride Magazine • Best Resort Venue, Minnesota Bride Magazine • Best Brainerd Lakes Area Venue, Minnesota Bride Magazine • Best Resort Venue MN Bride Magazine • Best Brainerd Lakes Area Venue MN Bride Magazine • Best Spa MN Bride Magazine 2023 • Best Family-friendly Resort Smart Meetings Magazine • Best Family Resort (2nd Place) 2023 Minnesota Parent Family Favorites Survey • Where to stay in Nisswa, Best Beach Towns in the Midwest Condé Nast Traveler • Best Resort or Lodge Best of Edina Reader’s Choice • Best Resort or Lodge Best of Maple Grove Reader’s Choice • Best Resort or Lodge Best of Woodbury Reader’s Choice • Best Resort or Lodge Best of White Bear Lake Reader’s Choice • 2023 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards • Best Resort Venue MN Bride Magazine • Best Brainerd Lakes Area Venue MN Bride Magazine • Best Spa MN Bride Magazine 2022 • Best Resort Venue MN Bride Magazine • Best Spa MN Bride Magazine • Top Ten Best Resorts in the Midwest (#10) Travel + Leisure • GolfWeek’s Best 2022: Top Public and Private Courses in Minnesota (The Pines, #4) 2021 • Best Central Minnesota Venue MN Bride Magazine • Best Resort Venue MN Bride Magazine • Silver Best Lodges – Minnesota’s Best, Star Tribune • Silver Best Family Getaway – Minnesota’s Best, Star Tribune • Bronze Best Resorts – Minnesota’s Best, Star Tribune • Best Meeting and Event Resort, Greater Minnesota, Twin Cities Business Magazine • Best Resort – Best of the Brainerd Lakes, Brainerd Dispatch • Top 10 Resorts in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest (#5): Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 Condé Nast Traveler • Best Resort in MN, Minnesota Monthly’s ‘Best of MN 2021: Reader’s Choice Awards 2020 • Best Resort/Lodge, Minnesota Meetings & Events Magazine • Best Golf Venue, Minnesota Meetings & Events Magazine • Best Resort Venue, MN Bride Magazine • Best Central MN Wedding Venue, MN Bride Magazine • Top 10 Resort Hotels in the Midwest (#6) Travel & Leisure World’s Best • Best Courses You Can Play in Minnesota (The Preserve #5) Golfweek • Best Meeting and Event Resort in Greater Minnesota, Twin Cities Business Magazine • Best Resort in MN, Minnesota Monthly’s ‘Best of MN 2020: Reader’s Choice Awards

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 20, 2025 - May 30, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
May 01 - May 31
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Apr 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
41,234 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,400 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
27
Second largest room
4,600 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
6,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
600

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Grand Ballroom Download PDF
Grand Ballroom
Discover Download PDF
Discover
GLC Lobby Download PDF
GLC Lobby
Norway w/Birch & Oak Download PDF
Norway w/Birch & Oak
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Lake Edward

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
317
Single (1 bed)
166
Single (1 bed) rate
$129.00 - $399.00
Double (2 beds)
151
Double (2 beds) rate
$139.00 - $409.00
Suites
17
Tax rate
6.875%
Occupancy rate
18%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 14.6 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Brainerd International Raceway
Brainerd International Raceway
Recreation
15 mins
Brainerd International Raceway is the largest racetrack in the Upper Midwest and may offer the most diverse motorsports schedule anywhere. With a world-class drag strip and two road course configurations (one is 2.5 miles and the other is 3.1 miles), BIR hosts drag racing, road racing, endurance racing, Superbike racing, drifting and autocross competitions, cruising events, and car shows. It even has a small lake in the campground for watercross, where snowmobiles race on open water. BIR is also home of the BIR Performance Driving School, which offers a number of driving programs, including one-day classes for those who want to learn how to handle a car at high speeds.
5523 Birchdale Road
Brainerd, MN, US 56401
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Northland Kart Kountry
Northland Kart Kountry
Recreation
15 mins
Open seasonally; We have one focus at Northland Kart Kountry - that you and your family, friends and coworkers have a great time making memories. That’s why we do our best to offer safe, exciting rides, activities, and attractions for visitors of every age!
17568 State Hwy 371
Brainerd, MN, US 56401
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Brainerd Zipline
Brainerd Zipline
Recreation
12 mins
Add some adventure to your Brainerd Lakes vacation at Brainerd Zip Line Tour! Experience our 7-line zipline tour or come for a quick thrill on The Drop—an exhilarating 50’ free-fall experience!
Brainerd, MN
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Northwoods Pub
Northwoods Pub
Nightlife
1 min
A relaxing, family-friendly restaurant located on the lower level of the Main Lodge at Grand View. Mingle with guests, enjoy cocktails with friends, savor a romantic moment. Live entertainment is scheduled throughout the season.
23521 Nokomis Ave.
Nisswa, MN, US 56468
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The Pines Golf Course
The Pines Golf Course
Recreation
1 min
Relax in the beauty of Minnesota’s rich landscapes of lakes, woods and marsh as you explore 27 holes. Designed as three distinct 9-hole courses, this championship, par-72 course offers four tees at each hole to challenge all skill levels. The practice facility features three separate putting greens, a two-sided driving range and a complete short game practice area. The clubhouse features causal dining at Freddy’s Grille and an award-winning pro shop. Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America – Golf Digest, Gold Medal Winner / Best Destinations in Golf – Golf Magazine 2010, Best Course You Can Play in Minnesota – Golfweek Magazine 2010.
Nisswa, MN, US 56468
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The Preserve Golf Course
The Preserve Golf Course
Recreation
11 mins
Be challenged as you make your way through this 18-hole, par-72 championship course, strategically placed in some of Minnesota’s best forest and wetlands. Scenic views from 11 elevated tees offer a spectacular experience of nature’s beauty. Four tees at each hole offer maximum flexibility for all skill levels. Bent grass greens, tees and fairways are meticulously maintained to provide the best conditions possible. Enjoy a relaxing meal or come purely to experience the outstanding view from the clubhouse. Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America – Golf Digest, Gold Medal Winner / Best Destinations in Golf – Golf Magazine 2010, Best Course You Can Play in Minnesota – Golfweek Magazine 2010.
5506 Preserve Blvd.
Pequot Lakes, MN, US 56472
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Outback Trail Rides, Inc.
Outback Trail Rides, Inc.
Recreation
25 mins
Outback Trail Rides offers horseback riding, pony rides, forest trail rides and wagon rides.
12210 Pillsbury Forest Rd. SW
Pillager, MN, US 56473
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Ski Gull
Ski Gull
Recreation
15 mins
Ski Gull offers one triple chair lift, rope tow, and 14 runs for all levels of adventurers. Snowmaking equipment and lighted slopes are available for your nighttime enjoyment. Snow tubing, as well as ski and sled rentals, are also available.
9898 County Rd. 77
Nisswa, MN, US 56468
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Paul Bunyan Trail
Paul Bunyan Trail
Recreation
10 mins
The Paul Bunyan Trail is the longest MN Bike trail in Minnesota at 110-miles and it connects the Heartland Trail, the Blue Ox Trail and the Cuyuna State Trail. This Minnesota bike trail offers all kinds of exciting outdoor adventures including biking, hiking, and rollerblading.
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Chocolate Ox
Chocolate Ox
Shopping
1 min
The Brainerd Lakes Area Premier Candy and Ice Cream Shop.
23521 Nokomis Ave.
Nisswa, MN 56468
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
Airport
30 mins
The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport offers low-cost, reliable air service in the Lakes Area.
16384 Airport Rd, Suite 5
Brainerd, MN 56401
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Per event.

Additional details

Grand View Lodge hosts some of the region's foremost conferences and special events. Set amidst towering pines along the shores of Gull Lake, our variety of meeting venues can be customized to reflect the mood and ambiance of your special event. Our Gull Lake Conference Center, Norway Conference Center and hotel North features 26,000 square feet of ballroom space, breakout rooms, and flexible meeting space for unique and memorable events of up to 450 people. State of the art technology is available to make your event seamless. Shuttle service from the Brainerd Regional Airport is available. Pick up and delivery must be arranged in advance. Transportation can also be arranged with the help of sales and planning teams from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The relaxing 3-hour ride to Grand View Lodge helps you escape from the cities and into the lakes area. The motor coach ride is a great time to for team-building activities. Grand View Lodge has appointed a task group as a part of their green initiative. The task force has implemented a major recycling program, as well as a composting project among other things.

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Grand View Lodge Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Grand View Lodge's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Grand View Lodge have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Grand View Lodge and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Grand View Lodge's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Grand View Lodge developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Grand View Lodge clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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