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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 155 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor pool
- Hotel has 163 rooms
- 50 suites in property
- Check in time: 5:00pm
- Check out time: 12:00pm
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- Hotel has 11 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
Bay Lake Marina & Fishing, The Lakes Golf Course, Alec Nine Golf Course, Fine Line Spa, The Ropes Course, Antique Capital of the World, Brainerd International Raceway
Landmarks and Location of Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Property Description
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort is a family-owned resort located in Central Minnesota. The resort features a variety of lodging accommodations to appeal to every size group and event. The property has 10,000 square feet of meeting space located in the main lodge of the resort. Many event options are available to planners from European Style to a Full-American plan. The resort also offers 2 golf courses, a spa, complete marina, tennis, Kids Kamp and many other fun activities throughout the resort. We are a great destination! The property has been owned and managed by four generations of the Ruttger Family!
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 5:00pm |
| Check Out: | 12:00pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2005 |
| Floors: | 1 |
| Rooms: | 163 |
| Corridors: | Both Interior and Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 163 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 10 |
| Suites: | 50 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 11 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 30904 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 300 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 15.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Pool Info: Closes at 10pmIndoor/Outdoor pool | |
| Ownership: | Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Group - Cancellation policies outlined in contract based on time line | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0.00 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 7.38% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.38% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 0.00% |
| City Tax: | 0.00% |
| Country Tax: | 0.00% |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: | 0.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 7.38 GST % |
| PST: Provincial Sales Tax: | 0.00 PST % |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.38% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.38% |
| Other Tax: | 0.00% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Cleaning Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 6.00 Per Person |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Spa Fee: | 50.00 Per Day |
| Shipping Handling Fee: | 0.00 Per Item |
| Additional Person Fee: | 75.00 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: | 150.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Additional Room Fees: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 0.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 0.00% |
| Banquet Labor Fees: | 0.00 Per Hour |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 75.00 Per Function |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 75.00 Per Function |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 8.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 9.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 14.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 14.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 14.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 9.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 24.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 24.95 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 6.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 6.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 20.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soda: | 1.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 1.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 15.00 Per Person/Per Hour |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 25.00 Per Person/Per Hour |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Boat Launch
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Child facilities
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Dinner available
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Games room
- Golf course on hotel grounds
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Kitchenette in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Solarium
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
- Wedding Chapel
Airport & Shuttle Information
Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) is the closest airport. The property is located 2 1/2 hours northwest of the airport. Transportation options are available for groups.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
We have a breakfast buffet onsite each morning. This is a full buffet with a large variety of breakfast options. If you are looking for something lighter, Auntie M's serves gourmet coffee and pastries.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Parking is self parking and is free.
Internet / WiFI
Free wifi throught the resort.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge - On-site dining with a view of Bay Lake - 0 miles
- Lunch: Lonesome Pine Restaurant and Bar - Lakeside dining with a variety of American dishes - 12 miles
- Dinner: The Deerstand - Family-friendly restaurant and bar with a wide selection of American cuisine - 8 miles
- Activity: Classic Rides Boat Tour - Explore Bay Lake on a guided classic boat tour - On-site
- Breakfast: Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge - On-site dining with a hearty breakfast menu - 0 miles
- Lunch: Iron Range Eatery - Offers a creative twist on classic American dishes - 16 miles
- Dinner: Zig's Restaurant - Located at Ruttgers, offering fine dining with golf course views - 0 miles
- Activity: Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area - Adventure through mountain biking trails or scuba dive in mine lakes - 15 miles
- Breakfast: Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge - Enjoy a buffet breakfast with lakeside views - 0 miles
- Lunch: The Y Club - Casual dining with a diverse menu, known for their pizza and burgers - 20 miles
- Dinner: Bar Harbor Supper Club - Upscale dining experience with lake views, offering seafood and steak options - 25 miles
- Activity: Mille Lacs Lake - Spend the day fishing or boating on Minnesota's second-largest lake - 30 miles
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Previously known as:
Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge, Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge & Resort
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort.
Feel free to use the Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Deerwood 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  |
| Isle of Pines | 60 x 45 x 16 | 2700 | 112/-- | -- | 120 | -- | -- | -- | 17/-- | 210 | -- | -- |
Close This Isle of PinesSound System is built into the room. Stages are available for set-up. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2700 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 60 x 45 x 16 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 12 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $350.00 USD Full Day Rental: $700.00 USD Evening Rental: $350.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $800.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| Bird Island | 50 x 28 x 16 | 1400 | 56/-- | -- | 56 | 40 | 30 | -- | 8/-- | 120 | -- | -- |
Close This Bird IslandWe do have portable screens and stages for use. Sound System built into the room. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1400 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 28 x 16 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 3 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes 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: $400.00 USD Evening Rental: $200.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $500.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| Isle of Pines/Bird | 60 x 73 x 16 | 4100 | 200/-- | -- | 208 | -- | -- | -- | 24/-- | 330 | -- | -- |
Close This Isle of Pines/BirdWe do have portable stages for use in our conference rooms. Built in Sound System. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 4100 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 60 x 73 x 16 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 15 Windows: 5 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $450.00 USD Full Day Rental: $900.00 USD Evening Rental: $450.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $1000.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| Church Island | 50 x 24 x 10 | 1200 | 56/-- | -- | 40 | 32 | 28 | -- | 6/-- | 208 | -- | -- |
Close This Church IslandThe windows do look out into our Mezzanine Area. We have portable screens and stages for use in all our our conference rooms. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 24 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 8 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes 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: $400.00 USD Evening Rental: $200.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $500.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| Bird/Church | 50 x 52 x 10 | 2600 | 120/-- | -- | 120 | -- | 36 | -- | 14/-- | 200 | -- | -- |
Close This Bird/ChurchWe do have portable screens for use in all of our meeting rooms. Built in sound system Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2600 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 52 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 11 Windows: 7 Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $375.00 USD Full Day Rental: $750.00 USD Evening Rental: $375.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $850.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| Island Ballroom | 60 x 90 x 10 | 5300 | 300/-- | -- | 300 | -- | -- | -- | 33/-- | 400 | -- | -- |
Close This Island BallroomWe do have a portable stage for our conference rooms. Built-in sound system. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 5300 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 60 x 90 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 23 Windows: 11 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $500.00 USD Full Day Rental: $1000.00 USD Evening Rental: $500.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $1200.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| Archibald Point | 24 x 24 x 10 | 576 | 24/-- | -- | 24 | 20 | 14 | -- | 4/-- | 40 | -- | -- |
Close This Archibald PointWe do have portable stages and sound systems. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 576 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 5 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $50.00 USD Full Day Rental: $100.00 USD Evening Rental: $50.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $200.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| Hanlon Board Room | 24 x 26 x 10 | 624 | 24/-- | -- | 24 | 14 | 20 | -- | 3/-- | 40 | -- | -- |
Close This Hanlon Board RoomWe do have portable stages and sound systems for the conference rooms. Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 624 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 26 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 8 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $50.00 USD Full Day Rental: $100.00 USD Evening Rental: $50.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $200.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| Echo Bay | 30 x 40 x 10 | 1200 | 48/-- | -- | 60 | 40 | 32 | -- | --/-- | 80 | -- | -- |
Close This Echo BayWe do have portable stages and sound systems for the conference rooms. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1200 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 40 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 8 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $100.00 USD Full Day Rental: $200.00 USD Evening Rental: $100.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $300.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| The Points | 48 x 24 x 0 | 1152 | --/-- | -- | 48 | 32 | 28 | -- | --/-- | 80 | -- | -- |
Close This The PointsRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1152 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 48 x 24 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $100.00 USD Full Day Rental: $200.00 USD Evening Rental: $50.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
| Gray's Shore | 30 x 20 x 0 | 600 | --/-- | -- | 20 | 18 | 16 | -- | --/-- | 40 | -- | -- |
Close This Gray's ShoreRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 600 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 20 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: $100.00 USD Full Day Rental: $100.00 USD Evening Rental: $50.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD Please note all meeting room rentals are negotiable. | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort
What time is check in?
Check in time is 5:00pm 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 12:00pm 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 Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort have?
There are 163 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort?
Yes, they have 11 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort?
We have a breakfast buffet onsite each morning. This is a full buffet with a large variety of breakfast options. If you are looking for something lighter, Auntie M's serves gourmet coffee and pastries.
What parking is available at Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort?
Parking is self parking and is free.
How much does internet cost?
Free wifi throught the resort.
Can I get a AAA rate at Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a pool at Ruttgers Bay Lake Resort?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Closes at 10pmIndoor/Outdoor pool.
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