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1430 Bois Forte Road, Tower, MN 55790
Property Type: Resort
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities.
Description: Resort Hotel & Casino situated in wilderness setting on the shores of Lake Vermilion. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.

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Reviews of Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

( 1-5 of 7 )
“Not family friendly”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

2 of 5 stars
Thunder Bay Ontario
Aug 27, 2008

I would not travel to this resort again. The RV park is not much of an RV park. The resort is not family friendly either. They said the pool closed by 9:00pm. Who closes a pool in the summer at 9:00pm. The security guard kicked our family out of the pool and then stood there to make sure we were leaving. I definetly would not go out of our way like we did to stay here again. My husband does like the golf course. Maybe its a better place for a bunch of guys to stay and not families. I have found much nicer casino resorts that I would stay in with my family.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Golf Course
    • Disliked — Not family friendly
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Barrstool's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 27, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Golf
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“Awesome!!”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

May 23, 2008

I loved Fortune Bay!! Everything, from the atomosphere to the service to the casino, golf course, Lake Vermilion, all top notch. The staff truely cares and takes the time to know their guests. The golf course was so impressive! I highly recommend Fortune Bay to anyone!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The service and atmosphere
    • Disliked — I loved everything!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Angel028's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 23, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Gambling / Casinos, Business meeting / Event, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Golf, Spa, Skiing / Winter sports, Sporting event, Concerts / Music festival, Other
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“Beautiful Hotel.....Service lacking”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

3 of 5 stars
Maplewood, Minnesota
Sep 1, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The hotel itself is beautiful, they were still finishing some landscaping on the grounds around the new addition. The hotel is located near a gorgeous gold course and you can see play up close from your balcony if on that side of the hotel. You may also be lucky enough to face north looking at Lake Vermillion. The rooms, we had a king bed room, were large and spacious.
I had no issues with the rooms and hotel in general. My issues came with the help, front desk was OK, the hotel restaurant help was awful and no one seemed to care about anything. We would ask questions and would get answer ranging from I don't know, to I don't do that job, etc.... In my day we would state "just a moment and I'll ask" or find out with a simple phone call... Simple things like this would make this place great.
I would stay again because of the great rooms...the casino seemed tight on this 2 day stay. Most of the slot machines were penny machines.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Briansa's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: September 07, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Wonderful hotel”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

5 of 5 stars
Tower, MN
May 31, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We have stayed at Fortune Bay almost every month for the last 3 years. We take one night off per month alone and almost always spend it at Fortune Bay. We have also spent several nights there with all of our chidlren (13!). We have never had anything but the very best service, great food and relaxing atmosphere. We would highly recommend this hotel as a romantic getaway. Splurge for a suite, eat at the new restaurant at the golf course, enjoy the nearby cultural center or take a boat trip on beautiful Lake Vermilion.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bgawboy's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2006
Member since: December 19, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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“First-class resort, beautiful location”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

4 of 5 stars
St. Paul, MN
Jul 5, 2005
1/2 found this review helpful

This is a Vegas-style resort with a Northern theme and totally won me over. Decor, layout, grounds, service were all excellent. The dinner buffet needs improvement, breakfast was great. Rooms are a little noisier than I like, but very comfortable.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
NCN's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2005
Member since: January 24, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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Fortune Bay Resort & Casino Address

1430 Bois Forte Road, Tower, MN 55790