Grand View Lodge, Nisswa

Grand View Lodge - A historic lakeside resort with championship golf courses, multiple dining venues, and spa facilities

Grand View Lodge features 2500 feet of sandy beach on Gull Lake and offers accommodations ranging from the historic Main Lodge to the modern 60-room North boutique hotel with walk-in showers and adjustable lighting. The resort includes two championship golf courses: The Pines and The Preserve Golf Course, both providing panoramic views of the surrounding forest and wetlands. Dining options span eight venues including Northwoods Pub serving wings and burgers, CHAR steakhouse with prime cuts, and Tanque Verde Cantina offering southwestern cuisine with lake views. The Glacial Waters Spa provides treatments using mineral-rich waters from a thermal hot spring lake, along with a Himalayan salt room and co-ed steam facilities. Located 21.5 miles from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, the property spans several hundred acres with lodging positioned for maximum privacy and scenic views of Gull Lake and golf courses. Guests at Grand View Lodge can access tennis courts, shuffleboard, an indoor waterslide, and Minnesota's largest outdoor hot tub.

Pros

The property features 2500 feet of private sandy beach on Gull Lake with direct water access.

Multiple championship golf courses offer varied play across forest and wetland landscapes.

Eight distinct dining venues provide options from casual pub fare to premium steakhouses.

The Glacial Waters Spa utilizes mineral-rich thermal spring water in treatments.

Accommodations range from historic lodge rooms to modern boutique hotel suites.

Cons

The resort's expansive layout across several hundred acres may require walking or driving between facilities.

Some dining venues have limited operating hours, particularly during off-peak seasons.