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Loft (Lodge, King)
1 Twin Futon and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Villa (Bay Lake, Lower)
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room (North Bay Lower)
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Five Pines Lower)
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room (Five Pines Upper Queen)
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 2 Double Beds (Lodge)
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Lodge)
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Villa, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Lake Upper)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Room (Lodge Lofted)
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Upper King)
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room (North Bay Upper)
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, Multiple Beds (Five Pines Lower)
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Villa (Bay Lake, Upper Queen)
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachfront resort with relaxing spa services

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Located in Deerwood, Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and Crosby Memorial Park. This beach resort is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Mille Lacs Lake and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Paul Bunyan Land.

Make yourself at home in one of the 162 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.

Grab a bite to eat at White Oak Grill, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 19 to May 1:

  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Children's club
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a full-service spa, Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort features a golf course and a marina. Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This beach resort also offers an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and spa services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort is a smoke-free property.

  • Clubhouse
  • Walkway to water
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Designer stores on site
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Full-service spa
  • Firepit
  • Marina on site
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Meeting rooms
  • Free self parking
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Dock
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 162
  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Golf course on site
  • Garden
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Pro shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Wireless internet access
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Window screens
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

White Oak Grill - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Things to Do

Guests can play rounds at the 27-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina. An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snowshoeing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Pedal boat on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Sailboat on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Golf lessons on site
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Sledding on site
  • Playground on site
  • Racquetball/squash on site

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, The Fine Line Spa & Salon at Ruttger's. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open select days.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Facial treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Car recommended

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.0 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25.00 per day; may vary based on unit size
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Bay Lake Lodge
  • Ruttgers Bay
  • Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge Hotel
  • Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge Hotel Deerwood
  • Ruttgers Bay Lodge
  • Ruttgers Lodge
  • Ruttgers Bay Lake Hotel
  • Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
  • Ruttger's Bay Resort Deerwood
  • Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Resort
  • Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Deerwood
  • Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Resort Deerwood

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to October 22.

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.

Contactless check-out is available.

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