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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 426 guest reviews
- With an indoor pool!
- Free breakfast available
- Fitness center on property
- 96 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 2 floors
- Hotel has 27 suites
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Group booking rating of 10.0/10
- 9 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Red Horse Ranch Arena, Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, A Center for the Arts, Otter Tail County Historical Museum, The Historic RTC Campus, Sunberg Apiaries, One Mile Prairie Trail, Central Lakes Trail, Otter Trail Scenic Byway, Pebble Lake Golf Course, Pebble Lake Beach, Kaddatz Galleries, I-94 Speedway, and 424 lakes in entire Otter Tail County Region.
Map & Landmarks: Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center
Property Description
This centrally located Minnesota hotel in Fergus Falls offers great amenities at a signature Country Inn & Suites great rate!From the welcoming, spacious lobby to every tastefully decorated room, the Country Inn & Suites is committed in giving the discerning business and leisure traveler excellent accommodations at a great value. Boasting the largest indoor pool, uniquely shaped as the State of Minnesota, an on-site bar and grill and a daily full hot/cold buffet breakfast, this hotel will suit the needs of traveling families, vacationers and business travelers.Guests staying at Country Inn & Suites will find easy access to Red Horse Ranch Arena, Otter Tail County Historical Museum, 21 parks, various water sports at area lakes or play golf at nearby Pebble Lake Golf Course. Frequent guests also enjoy taking in a show at Fergus' A Center for the Arts. Popular Minnesota destinations also close to the hotel include the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center. During winter, snowmobile trails on the Otter Country Trail Association are directly accessible from the hotel's parking lot. Visit the nearby cross country ski destination of Spidahl's Ski Gaard with over 20 kilometers of groomed trails. Each comfortably appointed guest room features free high speed Internet access, microwave and mini fridge, or try one of our Whirlpool Suites. With conference and meeting facilities located on-site, the Bigwood Event Center is the frequent home to world-class business events in Fergus Falls like large meetings, conventions, conferences, trade shows, and corporate workshops, comfortably hosted in nine customizable meeting rooms.However, Fergus Falls visitors book with us for a variety of more fun-filled events. Beautiful weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners frequently are hosted at the event center, with excellent catering provided by the center's professional catering staff. On-site dining and beverages are provided by Z103 Bar and Grill also featuring video games, pool tables, large TVs, TouchTunes Juke Box and frequent entertainment and performers as well – ideal for post-event celebration and relaxation.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | Noon |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2001 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 96 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 96 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 4 |
| Suites: | 27 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 9 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 11835 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 480 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11AM-1AM |
| Pool Info: Our unique Minnesota-shaped pool is the largest in town, ranging from 2' to 9' deep. It also features an attached whirlpool. Our pool area is open 8am-10pm during the week and 8am-11pm on the weekends.Due to COVID-19 our pool is closed | |
| Ownership: | Ruhr Development |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48 Hours | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 10.38% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.88% |
| City Tax: | 3.50% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 6.88% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.88% |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 18.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 150.00 Per Function (if minimum is not met) |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 7.99 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 9.99 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 9.99 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 10.99 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 12.99 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 9.99 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 16.99 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 18.99 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 3.99 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 5.99 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 18.99 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.29 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.29 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Games room
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchenette in room
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Local private service only. Hector Airport in Fargo ND offers commercial service - 65 Miles. Minneapolis/St. Paul offers commercial service - 275 miles.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Grab & Go Breakfast StationHours of Availability: 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Your safety and security as our guest is one of our top priorities. To ensure the health and safety of our team members and guests, our breakfast buffet has been closed until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. In the interim we will continue to provide you with pre-packaged Breakfast To-Go options.Thank you for being our guests! Please reach out to the front desk with any questions or concerns.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Free, ample outside parking to include buses and semi-trucks. Also, there is outdoor electrical connectivity for semi-trucks to connect to.
Internet / WiFI
Free Be Our Guest Internet Access. Also, free internet access available throughout the entire property.
Cleaning Policies
Fergus Falls, MNMay 2020 Your Health and Safety Is Important to UsLIMITED SERVICE NOTICEAt Country Inn & Suites, one of our primary concerns is the health and safety of our guests and team members.With this in mind, we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak, both globally and within the United States. We are committed to welcoming our guests and planned events while facilitating open communication and supporting the needs of our visitors.Our team is taking extra measures to ensure we are following the guidelines supplied by our State and local Health Departments and the CDC. Throughout our facilities, we are implementing care practices, including but not limited to:•Increase cleaning and disinfecting •Social distancing measures through out the hotel. •No stayover service- please call with your request and we will leave it by your door•Room key disinfectant•Express checkout with paperless folios emailed•Gra
About Country Inns By Radisson
- Great lending library where you can borrow books & return them on next the visit
- Be Our Guest breakfast offering waffles, make-your-own omelete, breakfast burritos, and yogurt parfait
- Grab and go bar options including hot beverages, fruit, and granola bars
- Enjoy Free High-Speed Internet Access
- Fresh cookies in lobby
The Country Inns By Radisson highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Best Western The Falls Inn & Suites, Best Western The Falls Inn, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center.
Feel free to use the Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Fergus Falls event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Wright | 69 x 105 x 14 | 7245 | 480/-- | 360 | 360 | -- | -- | -- | 45/36 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
Close This WrightThis room is divisible into 4 separate sections. Includes the Kempfer/Adams/Page/Whitford rooms. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 7245 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 69 x 105 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $1200.00 USD Full Day Rental: $1200.00 USD Evening Rental: $1200.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $1200.00 USD Room fees are half price if you have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) organized through our catering department. Multiple day conferences may receive deeply discounted meeting room rates.     | ||||||||||||
| Kempfer | 69 x 35 x 14 | 2415 | 160/-- | 140 | 120 | 58 | 46 | -- | 15/-- | 250 | 242 | -- |
Close This KempferRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 2415 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 69 x 35 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $400.00 USD Full Day Rental: $400.00 USD Evening Rental: $400.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $400.00 USD Room fees are half price if you have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) organized through our catering department. Multiple day conferences may receive deeply discounted meeting room rates. | ||||||||||||
| Adams | 69 x 35 x 14 | 2415 | 160/-- | 140 | 120 | 58 | 46 | -- | --/-- | 250 | 250 | -- |
Close This AdamsRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 2415 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 69 x 35 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $400.00 USD Full Day Rental: $400.00 USD Evening Rental: $400.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $400.00 USD Room fees are half price if you have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) organized through our catering department. Multiple day conferences may receive deeply discounted meeting room rates. | ||||||||||||
| Page | 34 x 34 x 14 | 1156 | 72/-- | 63 | 45 | 44 | 30 | -- | 7/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close This PageRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1156 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $200.00 USD Full Day Rental: $200.00 USD Evening Rental: $200.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $200.00 USD Room fees are half price if you have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) organized through our catering department. Multiple day conferences may receive deeply discounted meeting room rates. | ||||||||||||
| Whitford | 34 x 34 x 14 | 1156 | 72/-- | 63 | 45 | 44 | 30 | -- | 7/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close This WhitfordRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1156 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $200.00 USD Full Day Rental: $200.00 USD Evening Rental: $200.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $200.00 USD Room fees are half price if you have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) organized through our catering department. Multiple day conferences may receive deeply discounted meeting room rates. | ||||||||||||
| Fergus | 20 x 24 x 9 | 480 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 16 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This FergusRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 480 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 24 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $100.00 USD Full Day Rental: $100.00 USD Evening Rental: $100.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD Room fees are half price if you have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) organized through our catering department. Multiple day conferences may receive deeply discounted meeting room rates.  | ||||||||||||
| Oxley | 28 x 38 x 13 | 1064 | 64/-- | 56 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 7/-- | 80 | 80 | -- |
Close This OxleyRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1064 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 38 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $200.00 USD Full Day Rental: $200.00 USD Evening Rental: $200.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $200.00 USD Room fees are half price if you have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) organized through our catering department. Multiple day conferences may receive deeply discounted meeting room rates. | ||||||||||||
| Stewart Hall | 34 x 31 x 9 | 806 | 56/-- | 47 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 24 | --/-- | 70 | 70 | -- |
Close This Stewart HallRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 806 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 34 x 31 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $100.00 USD Full Day Rental: $100.00 USD Evening Rental: $100.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD Room fees are half price if you have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) organized through our catering department. Multiple day conferences may receive deeply discounted meeting room rates. | ||||||||||||
| Pre-function | 64 x 35 x 15 | 2240 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 14/11 | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Pre-functionRoom Type: Exhibit Hall Total Size: 2240 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 64 x 35 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 3 Windows: 25+ Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $100.00 USD Full Day Rental: $100.00 USD Evening Rental: $100.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD Room fees are half price if you have a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) organized through our catering department. Multiple day conferences may receive deeply discounted meeting room rates. | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is Noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center have?
There are 96 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center?
Yes, they have 9 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center?
Grab & Go Breakfast StationHours of Availability: 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Your safety and security as our guest is one of our top priorities. To ensure the health and safety of our team members and guests, our breakfast buffet has been closed until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. In the interim we will continue to provide you with pre-packaged Breakfast To-Go options.Thank you for being our guests! Please reach out to the front desk with any questions or concerns.
What parking is available at Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center?
Free, ample outside parking to include buses and semi-trucks. Also, there is outdoor electrical connectivity for semi-trucks to connect to.
How much does internet cost?
Free Be Our Guest Internet Access. Also, free internet access available throughout the entire property.
Is there a gym at Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Country Inn & Suites / Bigwood Event Center?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our unique Minnesota-shaped pool is the largest in town, ranging from 2' to 9' deep. It also features an attached whirlpool. Our pool area is open 8am-10pm during the week and 8am-11pm on the weekends.Due to COVID-19 our pool is closed.
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