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Maddens Resort on Gull Lake

11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd, MN 56401
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Ranked #1 of 8 hotels in Brainerd
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
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FuninsunMN
Minneapolis
Reviewer
4 reviews
35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

I spent 2 nights at the resort (July 15-17, 2011) with my husband as a "weekend away". Neither of us golf, but had heard so many marvelous things about "Madden's" over the years that we figured we'd head up North and enjoy the quiet time, catch some sun, have a few cocktails, and enjoy some nice dinners together. I booked... More

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Madden1, General Manager at Maddens Resort on Gull Lake, responded to this review
23 January 2012

Thank you for taking a moment to fill out a Trip Advisor report in regards to your stay at Madden's Resort. At Madden's we truly appreciate an honest review and value the responses from our guests. We apologize that your room was not ready when you checked in. At Madden's, we offer a wide variety of accommodations ranging from deluxe... More

Timwit
Winnipeg
Contributor
20 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

We spent 3 nights at Maddens in late September as a getaway for the two of us. The resort offers a variety of fall specials at very attractive pricing. It's a large resort with many different accomodation choices in the summer time. Many of them were already shut down for the winter. Our package had us staying in a room... More

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peachesWoodbury_MN
Woodbury, Minnesota
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

We stayed at Maddens this past weekend. We had a lodge and it was absolutely wonderful. Really clean and the bed was so comfortable. Our deck was just off the shores of Gull Lake. The fireplace our lodge was so romantic. It was the perfect time to be there. We enjoyed a round of golf and were probably one of... More

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viajerosivda
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011
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We stayed here last Friday through Sunday and had an excellent stay. Our room was a second floor golf villa. We had a picturesque view of the Pine Beach East golf course from the large windows and balcony that extended the entire width of the room. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was spacious and clean, including double sinks,... More

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sallymayday612
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
1
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I love the old fashioned feel of Maddens resort - a bit like the resort in "Dirty Dancing" movie. We have 3 little ones 5 and under and they enjoyed fishing and swimming. Our 5 year old even participated in tennis lessons, which he really enjoyed. when it's cold and rainy, they have the option of 3 different indoor pools.... More

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Cara Lanz, Manager at Maddens Resort on Gull Lake, responded to this review
23 September 2011

Thank you for visiting Madden's on Gull Lake and for sharing your review! Madden's is Minnesota's Classic Resort and we strive to provide our guests with a traditional all-American resort experience. We're thrilled that you and your family enjoyed your time here. When planning your next vacation, please keep in mind that guests who stay for a week receive 10%... More

hkh13
hkh13
Contributor
11 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

We descended upon Madden's for a friend's wedding and were very impressed by almost everything we encountered. Our room was incredible and newly updated, while my brother-in-law, who ironically paid more for his, had a spacious, but outdated room. We truly enjoyed all the activities, especially lawn bowling. Unfortunately, cold front over Labor Day made it a little too cold... More

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GJM43241
Lakeland, Minnesota
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

I had difficult time walking (with knee surgery imminent). A golf cart was the answer for me, although Maddens would have answered requests to cartme around. Wonderful personal service. More

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mattbw
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

We are both pilots, so we went to Madden's to get sea plane flight training and our rating. Madden's is the perfect place for that. The beautiful area with lots of lakes was exactly what we were looking for. Beside being wonderfully located on a peninsula in Gull Lake, with beautifully maintained grounds, it was the people that made the... More

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castravelgal
Minneapolis
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9 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011

A group of us came up here with expectations of relaxation though I think we left more tired than when we arrived from all the activities. This was all our first time here and made our reservations by phone. We ended up reserving a 2 BR cabin that overlooked the lake (with some trees in the way) and was also... More

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kanderson89
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

We went to Madden's for a long weekend in mid-August and had a great time. Of course, the weather helped. Was sunny and 73 degrees and beautiful. Here's our take: 1. Lodging - There are many different options for rooms around the resort. It is a large property, so you may be close to the water or the golf course.... More

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