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Blue Moon Resort and Motel

2.0 star property

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside
Private beach, kayaking, fishing
Traditional Tent
Children’s area
Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Grand Cabin, Multiple Beds) | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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68584 US-HWY 169, Hill City, MN, 55748
  • Place, Hill Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pokegama Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Judy Garland Museum
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Cabin 2, Multiple Beds)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Grand Cabin, Multiple Beds) | Terrace/patio

Standard Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Grand Cabin, Multiple Beds)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 5 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Motel Rooms, 2 Queen Beds)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Motel Rooms, 2 Queen Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Mobile Home

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Hill City

With a stay at Blue Moon Resort and Motel in Hill City, you'll be 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Judy Garland Museum and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Mississippi River. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hill Lake and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Hill City Park Beach.

What's nearby

  • Hill Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Hill City Park Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pokegama Lake - 27 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Judy Garland Museum - 31 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Siseebakwet Lake - 35 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knuckleheads Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Resort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hill Lake Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cozy Cove - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Moon Resort and Motel

Family-friendly hotel with a marina and a private beach
Blue Moon Resort and Motel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include a waterslide. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blue Moon Resort And Hill City
Blue Moon Resort and Motel Hotel
Blue Moon Resort and Motel Hill City
Blue Moon Resort and Motel Hotel Hill City

Blue Moon Resort and Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 144 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Minneapolis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel rooms have fireplace and a deck that has a view of the lake!! Only bad thing was no ice machine but it’s northern MN so no biggie. Kayaks, pedal boat and canoes were super fun and easy to enjoy! Staff is awesome and very accommodating! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to check in I had problem to make the TV work, 5 min and it was fixed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tylor

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in, around 6pm, we found a “closed, be back at x:xx” sign. There was also a list of numbers to call. My husband called the first one with no luck, but quickly tried the second one. The person answered and told us the key was in the room, and the room was unlocked. The motel is a bit dated, but fine. Towels were dingy and a few had spots. Not a big deal. We can manage. We noticed after our dog fell into a hole, that the perimeter of the deck had holes in the earth, and in the spot right in front of our room, the patio block was fighting for its life in one corner, with at least a foot of dirt missing from underneath it. We had to remind the kids several times to watch their step or go around it, which was kind of hard as it was like this in several spots. That night when we laid down to go to bed, the fireplace kicked on by itself. There’s a device on the wall that looks like it controls the heat/fireplace, but the knob is broken off. The fireplace ran all night, so eventually we had to turn the air on to combat how warm it was. Friday it rained all afternoon and was cool and cloudy. The resort advertises a game room. My husband went to check it out, but again the office was closed. Saturday there was a beeping around the motel somewhere and we assumed it was a smoke detector. My husband went to the office to let someone know, but again, it was closed. That was when we noticed our room didn’t have a smoke detector.
Walkway leading up to room 15
Other side of post outside room 15
Another angle outside room 15
Another angle outside room 15
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J Carleen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so fun to be on the water. We had access to kayaks, a canoe, rowboats, and a paddleboat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
I think the property was sufficient for what we needed for one night. Walls were really thin, could hear the whole conversation at 4:00 AM in the next room. Patio door was really had to open. All was clean though. Check in was a quick phone call.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hesham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you love nature this is the most affordable resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quite nice overall, but curly hair in the tub and dripping tap, could have been easily fixed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glamping. No frills. Peaceful, Quiet. Stayed at the motel. 4 rooms. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and to our surprise we were upgraded to a cabin instead of a hotel room. Nice by the lake. Cabin was clean and had dishes and cookware to use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little resort for a weekend getaway. Staff was very accommodating with check-in and check-out. Lovely view of the lake. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the price and veiw
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Maple Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lake and snowmobile trail access as well as parking were great, room view and fireplace were nice extras
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular Lake Views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

There was no one there to check in with. No staff. Apparently they only work until a certain time of day and if you don't check in by then you dont get a room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Things seem laid back here. People are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024