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.
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 121 min drive
Restaurants
Otter Supper Club & Lodge - 18 min walk
Ottertail Bakery - 18 min walk
Marge’s Diner - 3 min drive
Woodshed Bar And Grill - 3 min drive
Betty's Pantry - 3 min drive
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
LOCAL_PARKING
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
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 28.00 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.8
Cleanliness
7.2
Amenities
7.8
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Trip
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Great room, arcade and pool were fun, food onsite was perfect!
Kari
Kari, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2024
Waterpark and dog friendly with good walking areas outside made this a great getaway spot.
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Great stay!
We enjoyed our room with the jacuzzi. Family enjoyed the water park!
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
The bed is huge and comfortable, overall cleanness is wonderful too.
Jialiang
Jialiang, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Beautiful golf course
Scott
Scott, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2024
Besides shopping areas being 30-60 minutes away the resort is as beautiful
Trevion
Trevion, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2024
Kids enjoyed the water park
Kindra
Kindra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
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
Ashley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
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
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2024
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
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2024
Thumperpond is beautiful. Cozy and quiet. Nice staff also.
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2023
Relaxing
It was nice to be able to take our two dogs with. Pool was awesome very quiet and clean
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
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
Daniel, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 19, 2024
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
Aaron, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2024
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
Valerie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 18, 2024
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
Sara, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2024
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
Rebecca Sue, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 26, 2024
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
Jena, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2024
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
Hannah, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 15, 2024
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!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 26, 2024
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
Lewis, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2024
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
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
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
Deborah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 30, 2024
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
Shane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
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.