Thumper Pond Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with golf course and water park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Terrace/patio
Waterslide
Restaurant
Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen beds and Sofa Sleeper
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
The price is NZ$620
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec

Explore the area

Map
300 Thumper Lodge Rd, Ottertail, MN, 56571
  • Thumper Pond Golf Course
    8 min walk
  • Otter Tail Lake
    14 min walk
  • Maple Wood Park
    3 min drive
  • Fergus Falls, MN (FFM-Fergus Falls Municipal)
    47 min drive

Room options

Double Queen Suite, 2 Queen beds and Sofa Sleeper

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Senior Single Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

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

Suite with King Bed, Jetted Tub, Fireplace

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Senior Single Room, Fireplace

Highlights

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

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Senior Single Room

Highlights

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

Luxury Single Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

King Bed with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ottertail

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Ottertail awaits you at Thumper Pond Resort. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Thumper Pond Golf Course and Otter Tail Lake. Highlights at this hotel include a golf course, a water park and a restaurant. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym, Hot tub and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of 6 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available at weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ottertail hotel include Maple Wood Park and Rush Lake.

What's nearby

  • Thumper Pond Golf Course - 8 min walk
  • Otter Tail Lake - 14 min walk
  • Maple Wood Park - 3 min drive
  • Rush Lake - 8 min drive
  • Round Lake - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Betty's Pantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ottertail Bakery - ‬18 min walk
  • Willy T's Tavern & Grill
  • ‪The Woodshed Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rockin Horse Cafe - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Thumper Pond Resort

Family-friendly hotel with golf course and water park
Thumper Pond Resort offers its guests a golf course, a water park (surcharge), and a waterslide. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 6 meeting rooms available. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Thumper Pond Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ottertail hotel is smoke free.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Thumper Pond Resort offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Snowshoeing
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness centre access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Pool fee: USD 10.00 per stay
  • Firewood fee: USD 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thumper Pond Resort?

Thumper Pond Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thumper Pond Resort?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thumper Pond Resort on 26 Dec 2024 start from NZ$584.54, 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.

Is parking available at Thumper Pond Resort?

Yep, Thumper Pond Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Thumper Pond Resort?

The closest beach to Thumper Pond Resort is Battle Lake Public Beach (18.3 km).

Does Thumper Pond Resort have a pool?

Thumper Pond Resort has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Thumper Pond Resort have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Thumper Pond Resort?

Thumper Pond Resort features an indoor pool, 1 hot tub and golf lessons.

Is Thumper Pond Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and an arcade, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Thumper Pond Resort is a hit with families.

Does Thumper Pond Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is available at weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thumper Pond Resort?

No, Thumper Pond Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thumper Pond Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thumper Pond Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Thumper Pond Resort?

Yep, Thumper Pond Resort has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf lessons, golf carts and golf clubs are also available.

Thumper Pond Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 103 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Arrived for check in and told they did not have my reservation even though I had email and confirmation number from Expedia. Staff apologized and was able to find one room for one night only, when I had reserved 2 nights. The next morning they did come up with another room I moved to for a second night. Explanation I was given was a computer system problem they were experiencing. Very stressful as it would have ruined the trip for us if we had to try to find another place to stay at 11 pm!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Minneapolis

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Travelled with family and small children
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliomar

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

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, arcade and pool were fun, food onsite was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty much great; though the room was a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
We enjoyed our room with the jacuzzi. Family enjoyed the water park!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
All the linens had a horrible smell. Towels, sheets, pillow cases. I used a tshirt as a pillow case it was so bad. Never wrapped up in the blankets comfortably to avoid the smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jialiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed is huge and comfortable, overall cleanness is wonderful too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a cool place but in desperate need of renovations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We were on the second floor. About 5 or 6 in the morning we could hear stomping on the floor above us. Very irritating. We stay here often and was the worst food I have ever had at a restaurant. The ribs were terrible. We did not go there for breakfast. We were in the most northly part of the building and the girl told us parking out front was just as close as parking out back. She couldn't have been more wrong. I just got a new hip so we finally realized it was much closer to park in the north lot where our room was. Worst stay at Thumper ever. We heard it got worse with the new owner a year ago. ???
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not so good :(
We were in room 313. The room had an odor. The bathroom ceramic floor had several cracked tiles. The bathtub faucet wobbled and never completely turned off so water ran all night. The sink faucet sprayed sharp streams of water so that it splashed all over the counter and our clothes. It took five minutes running water to get it hot. The bathroom light switch included the fan which was so noisy it would wake anyone sleeping. Twice I stood at the desk 7-8 minutes before someone came. The price we paid per night did not reflect our experience at your hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lavern Gerhard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet and beautiful place to stay. I was there for a wedding didn’t much like that they had no air conditioning or ceiling fans in the reception area. It was unbearably hot in there. But other wise she had a beautiful amazing wedding with delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024