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Royal Pines lnn

Stay at Royal Pines Inn motel in Carlton, MN with bright rooms, free WiFi, parking, and pet-friendly amenities. Near Black Bear Casino and Jay Cooke State Park.

1508 Co Rd 61, Carlton, MN 55718, United States View on map
8.2/10
Very Good Based on 82 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Pet-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Guest feedback highlights convenience and comfort at affordable rates

Recent visitors value the motel's clean rooms, helpful staff, and practical amenities. Location near Black Bear Casino and local parks supports easy access to entertainment and outdoor activities, with some notes on building quietness and room features.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, spacious rooms with functional amenities including fridge, microwave, and comfortable beds
  • Friendly, accommodating staff who assist with requests such as late checkouts
  • Pet-friendly policy appreciated by travelers with animals
  • Affordable pricing well-suited for budget travelers
  • Convenient location near Black Bear Casino and outdoor attractions like Jay Cooke State Park

Worth knowing

  • Walls are moderately thin, so noise from neighboring rooms may be audible at times
  • Smoking rooms and pet-friendly accommodations are limited and mainly available here in the area
  • No on-site restaurant, pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle services
  • Parking is free and easily accessible directly at the rooms
  • Rooms include kitchens but the motel is straightforward without luxury extras

Best for

  • Travelers seeking budget-friendly lodging with essential conveniences
  • Visitors attending events at Black Bear Casino or exploring nearby state parks
  • Guests traveling with pets needing a welcoming stay
  • Families or groups wanting accessible, kid-friendly accommodations
  • Extended stays benefiting from kitchen amenities in rooms
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About this property

Welcome to Royal Pines lnn

Royal Pines Inn is a straightforward motel located just off Interstate 35 and Route 210 in Carlton, Minnesota. It offers bright, air-conditioned rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and kitchen facilities, catering to guests seeking practical accommodations without extra frills. Free parking is available on site, and the property welcomes both pets and families.

Situated 0.6 miles from Black Bear Casino and about 22 miles from downtown Duluth, the location provides convenient access to nearby attractions such as Jay Cooke State Park—known for hiking and cross-country skiing—and Black Bear Golf Course. The motel’s accessibility is enhanced by its proximity to Duluth International Airport, approximately a 35-minute drive away.

Guest reviews generally highlight clean and comfortable rooms with helpful staff, though some note that walls can be thin, leading to occasional noise from neighboring rooms. The motel does not offer on-site dining or a pool, but its convenient layout allows easy vehicle access to rooms, which many visitors find practical for short stays. Pet-friendly and kid-friendly policies make it suitable for travelers with families and animals.

Compared to nearby lodging options, Royal Pines Inn provides a budget-conscious choice with essential amenities. Its modest rating reflects a balance of positive feedback on cleanliness and value alongside some limitations in soundproofing and on-site facilities. It is a suitable option for visitors looking for a no-nonsense place to stay near the casino and natural areas.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Kitchen in all rooms

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Tomos Halsey Apr 20, 2026
8.0

Quite a nice place, no cockroaches as some have stated, we had a king size room and it was well taken care of. We came in the winter so not many people were in the rooms near by, the walls are medium to thin so you can hear coughing and talking from time to time. The stay was for three weeks so we got to experience the best and worst of the location. Despite what Google says there aren't any kitchens in any of the rooms, they have a mini fridge and microwave. The water is a little hard, if you have a water filter it helps. Our ZERO water filter meter gives 650 when we tested. The WiFi is shared on a single Router without VLAN isolation so if there are malicious users they CAN sniff your data so stay safe. On average the speed is 9Mbps down and 9.5Mbps up with about 5 drop outs per day. Unfortunately, they didn't have any non-smoking rooms available so we bombed ours with incense to mask the smell. I'm giving it a 4/5 because every machine in the room makes a horribly loud noise. Bring earplugs because the fridge, A/C, Microwave, and Air vent in the bathroom rattle terribly when used. The noise they generate does help cover the sound coming from the interstate near by. There are many tractor trailers that go by because of the truck stop so they work like a white noise generator. The TV mount and table legs were loose but we had a wrench to tighten them up so no problem there. There are many power outlets available but half of them are used by something so a power strip or extension cord will help. The beds are extremely firm so if that is an issue bring a memory foam cover. You get what you pay for and for $300 a week there's not much to complain about.

JD
Jennifer D Apr 06, 2026
10

This little hotel is a gem. My husband I stayed one night to attend a concert at Black Bear Casino. Our room was very clean and had everything we needed, comfy bed, nice pillows, TV, microwave and mini fridge. You cannot beat it for the price. it's nice to pull up with your vehicle and your room is right there for convenience and easy access. We opened the door and enjoyed the sunny day. Thank you!

SZN
Shannon Zamora Nava Mar 25, 2026
10

Very affordable, clean spacious rooms, comfortable bed, incredibly helpful and friendly staff in a great location! We absolutely LOVED our 3 night stay here and we WILL be returning!!!! So glad my parents recommended Royal Pine Inn to us after their stay there!

JD
Jennifer D Mar 13, 2026
10

My husband and I stayed here one night to see a concert at the Casino nearby. This is our second time and you can't beat it for the price. The rooms are clean, with a nice bathroom, hot shower, fridge, comfy bed and pillows, tv and quiet.

NB
nichole bieringer Mar 11, 2026
10

This place is so great wounderful. We are from St.cloud mn and i have never been to Duluth it was a late night heading home on our bike and we needed a place and they got us in at a cheap price mary is the one that help us get the room. They didn't come wake us amy the housekeeper was wounderful we walk in to a nice clean smell good room amy cleaned are room before we came in. Don't ever let those to workers go Mary and Amy wounderful people we most definitely will be returning back to this one.

KIC
Knife Island Campground Feb 05, 2026
8.0

Black bear casino owns the hotels on 210 in addition to their own. If your looking for a smoking room this is the only hotel that allows it. If you have pets this would also be the only hotel. Reserve the room at the casino and get your keys there. I was met by a lady 2 doors down when I pulled up to my door she had her very large dog tied up in the grass area he was barking and she informed me id have to put my window up and stay in the car so she could bring the dog into her room. She then told me she owns everything on 210 that I can see because she's a band member. Very pleasant. The price is very decent the rooms are run down looking but for the price it's good. Quick trip is right across the road for food drinks etc.

CK
cindy kennedy Jan 30, 2026
10

Excellent!!! I can't say enough good about this motel. For a small motel it offers a lot of the little extras that you usually only find in larger facilities such as iron and ironing board, fridge, microwave, shampoo, etc. Very very clean and very comfortable beds. I love that it is pet friendly as well. The prices are fantastic!! The area is nice and it's close to Duluth and Jay Cook park. Planning on returning whenever we are in the area.

K
Katie Jan 23, 2026
10

Very accommodating! Had to ask for a hour late check out due to the cold weather. They allowed us no problem

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Royal Pines lnn

Carlton, Minnesota, USA

Off Interstate 35 and Route 210, this straightforward, low-rise motel lies 0.6 miles from Black Bear Casino and 22 miles from downtown Duluth.

  • Duluth International Airport 35 min Car
  • Range Regional Airport 1 hr 11 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Minnesota. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Jay Cooke State Park 3,773 reviews

Jay Cooke State Park

780 E Hwy 210, Carlton, MN 55718, United States

4.9 · State Park
Black Bear Golf Course 1,389 reviews

Black Bear Golf Course

1791 MN-210, Cloquet, MN 55720, United States

4 · Golf Course
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Chub Lake

Twin Lakes Township, MN 55718

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