Northern Lights Inn Rugby

2.0 star property
Motel in Rugby with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Lobby
Restaurant
Restaurant
Lobby
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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306 US Highway 2 SE, Rugby, ND, 58368
  • Place, Geographical Center of North America
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Victorian Dress Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Niewoehner Bell Tower
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Rugby

Northern Lights Inn Rugby places you within a short walk of Geographical Center of North America and within a mile (2 km) of Victorian Dress Museum. This 60-room motel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Geographical Center of North America - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ellery Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Victorian Dress Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Niewoehner Bell Tower - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rugby Station - 3 min drive
  • Minot, ND (MOT-Minot Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dakota Farms Restaurant & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Solid Ground Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rockin Relics - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Cottage - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Northern Lights Inn Rugby

Motel in Rugby with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests of Northern Lights Inn Rugby enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include free newspapers, an ATM, and a gift shop.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 37-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Microwaves, coffee makers, and free local calls are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per stay
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Northern Lights Inn Rugby
Northern Lights Rugby
Rugby Lights
Rugby Econo Lodge
Econo Hotel Rugby
Northern Lights Rugby Rugby
Northern Lights Inn Rugby Motel
Northern Lights Inn Rugby Rugby
Northern Lights Inn Rugby Motel Rugby

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Northern Lights Inn Rugby?

Northern Lights Inn Rugby provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Northern Lights Inn Rugby?

This motel is located in Rugby within a short 8-minute walk of Geographical Center of North America. You'll also find Victorian Dress Museum and Niewoehner Bell Tower within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Northern Lights Inn Rugby?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Northern Lights Inn Rugby feature a casino at the property?

No, Northern Lights Inn Rugby doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Northern Lights Inn Rugby?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about Northern Lights Inn Rugby?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Northern Lights Inn Rugby have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Northern Lights Inn Rugby have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Northern Lights Inn Rugby serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Northern Lights Inn Rugby allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Northern Lights Inn Rugby for a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Northern Lights Inn Rugby?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Northern Lights Inn Rugby?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Northern Lights Inn Rugby.

Northern Lights Inn Rugby Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 334 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and motel was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a non smoking room. Come to find out they allow pets but did not see anything about that when booking room. No problem but they don't specify. My daughter has dog and cat allergies. We checked in just before 11pm and when we got to are room we found out that there had been pets. The room smelled awful like pet urine. Went back down to see if they had other rooms that don't allow pets but the check in lobby was locked up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

james s

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here one night a year for 9 years. I like about everything they have and do. The breakfast is at a regular restaurant and very good. Only changes I would like is to have the rooms updated. They are old and outdated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, FRAZIER PARK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Malia on the front desk was SO helpful, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly, i had stayed at a bunch of hotels during my two week trip, the one thing at stood out was it DIDN'T have a funny smell !!! Most places i stayed in had a oder , not unpleasant just an oder, this place even the towles smelt good while i was drying off. 1000% will stay here again if i'm in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but needs some upgrade (carpet, USB ports, WiFi security). Beds were comfortable. Quiet. Helpful if front desk would open earlier than 8am to pick up breakfast vouchers and for checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never received breakfast vouchers. Room smelled musty and of mildew. Our toilet plugged right away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Bed sheets were too small for bed. Staff at hotel and restaurant were super nice and friendly! Very good for price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything just great great tv parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind! I got there after a 9-hour flight and they had closed but they took time to get me checked into a room. I was very pleased and would definitely stay there again! 11/10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dustin

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room I was given the bed had been slept in. Second room was not very cleaned. Property has a sewer smell and no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamika

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place to stay. Will definately use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeri

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

Had to get moved to a different room as keys didn’t work. New room had old clothes in drawers, no remote, and barely any hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

McKinley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a place to stay with inclement weather predicted for tomorrow. Would rather have stayed home but i only did this for my job so i can open up in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old and dated but relatively clean. Reminds me of hotels back in the 80’s. Pool is out of commission. Room is really spacious but sheets aren’t the cleanest. They are washed but there are spots on them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very dirty, and the heat was off when we got into the room. When we got the heat working it smelt like somebody went to the bathroom on the heater.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean. No hot water..given a lame excuse but not fixed. Light not working.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024