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.
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
Paul Bunyan Land - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
Brainerd International Raceway - 42 min drive - 43.1 km
Getting around
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 136 min drive
Restaurants
Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - 8 min drive
The Joint - Tavern & Eatery - 11 min drive
Bear Pine Bar - 1 min walk
Auntie M's Kaffeehaus - 1 min walk
Zig's - 1 min walk
About this property
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Family-friendly beachfront location with indoor pool
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star resort have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. 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.
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.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 162 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, 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.
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
White Oak Grill
Things to do
2 outdoor tennis courts
27-hole golf course
Arcade/game room
Beach volleyball
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Boat and paddles
Canoeing
Designer stores
Fishing
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf clubs/equipment
Golf driving range
Indoor pool
Kayaking
Library
Motor boating
Paddleboard
Pedal boat
Playground
Pro golf lessons
Pro golf shop
Racquetball/squash
Sail boat
Seasonal outdoor pool
Sledding
Snowshoeing
Tennis lessons
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Highchair
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
ATM
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Marina
On the beach
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Full-service spa
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Spa open select days
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Hob
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and 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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
Resort fee: 8 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
Beach access
Beach towels
In-room coffee
Lending library access
Pool access
Sporting facilities or equipment
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 10.0 per day
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, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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 property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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The resort is very nice. Our stay was during winter. Our room was clean, very comfortable and quiet. Would love to come back in the summer. Looks like a fun place.
This is my 4th visit to Ruttgers. We stayed in a room in the Five Pines. Very basic. I liked the other rooms better. I think they are slowly upgrading the place. No hair dryer as it states or I would of brought my own.
Resort looks a bit tired. It was Octoberfest weekend so very busy. Main dining room options were limited with Octoberfest. Breakfast buffet was not inviting. We dined all meals elsewhere. Was charged an extra fee above reservation quote. Expedia credited me back that fee. Some of the accommodations there look to be very nice but more than we were looking to spend. Our 2-queen room was very standard. No maid service. Had to find someone to request extra towels but still paid over $600 for the 2 nights. Surrounding property is beautiful.
Sandra
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Teresa
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very dated decor and lights. The shower head has about a two inch around spray of water, more like pellets. Pressure was fine, just a very small old shower head.