Enchanted Castle Hotel

We chose the Enchanted Castle out of convenience because it was midway on our way to Theodore Roosevelt Park. But it turned out to be one of our favorite stops.Rhe owner is also the artist of the giant sculptures on The Enchanted Highway. The sculptures are whimsical creations made from farm equipment parts scattered across fields on a 20 mile country road. At the end is the hotel in a remodeled school complete with gym. Outside is a three story high dragon and knight sculpture. A kitschy entry but the inside rooms were squeaky clean traditional rooms with luxury linens. The on premise restaurant had great steak and crab legs at very affordable prices. Continental breakfast included. This is a great alternative to the usual hotel chains in Dickinson. Get off the highway for a change.

Great location at the end of the Enchanted Highway. Owner was extremely accommodating. Mattress was a bit uncomfortable, but the owner stated he ordered all new ones to be delivered next month. We had the jacuzzi room, which was perfect for two. Room was extremely clean. Didn’t get a chance to eat in the tavern or Excaliber Steakhouse. Breakfast was typical Continental breakfast with cereal, toast, bagels and fresh fruit. Coffee was hot and delicious.

Amazing story behind the motel. The rooms were immaculate & very spacious. Reasonably priced as well. The motel was the old high school of the area. Highly recommend driving the Enchanted Highway & staying one night at this motel. So clean! The bar was cozy & stocked well. The good was amazingly delicious - steak was cooked to perfection! Recommend staying & having dinner here 100%. So great to meet the Owner Gary to hear his amazing story of the metal sculptures & his Enchanted Motel. Loved it there! It is in the middle of nowhere but worth the stop

Absolutely wondrous decor and atmosphere. Our room with the hot tub was a godsend at the end of a long day. Dinner was excellent. Our host Gary does everything and is responsible for all the fantastical recycled metal sculptures, both on the hotel grounds and along the Enchanted Highway leading to Regent. Well worth the trip to experience it.

We had a great time! The food in their tavern was okay. The rooms were amazing. They had a gymnasium that is open to guest 24-7. They do have hot tubs, but they were used for therapy, so they are really hot and were not maintained very well. The people at both the front desk and the tavern were very nice. They do have a bar, and no one under the age of 21 is aloud to sit at it. But all ages are allowed in the tavern. It is at the very end of the highway in the artist home town and is a remodeled school. There are some fun gift shops and they have ice cream in some. They have a couple of gas stations, so there are no worries about running out while you are driving back to the freeway. They had a nice little dining area in the rooms it had a TV, sink, and a mini fridge. The beds were very comfy and they had another TV by the beds. The bathroom was nice it had a double vanity and a nice shower. The toilet was right next to the shower, a little more private. The doors are kinda weird in the fact that you just have to turn the key all the way and push, and then the door will open. They do have deadbolts on the doors, and we felt quite comfortable and safe.

We really enjoyed our stay at this very special place. The room was comfy and dinner was delicious. The kids had a great time playing basketball and bean bag toss in the gym as well as swinging outside. The sculptures were awesome and the story behind this place is so special. We hope to be back soon.

This place is a treasure but it's a little off the beaten path. Gary is an awesome host and has created a treasure for people to visit. This was the best room on our motorcycle trip. While you are staying here, be sure to check out the Enchanted Highway!

The place was spotlessly clean comfortable, and delightfully quirky. Don't expect the usual bland motel experience. The hotel is built into a former high school, and is tricked out like a medieval castle complete with many knights in shining armor. Very nice tavern and supper club attached.

A cool nights rest on our journey through North Dakota. There's not a lot of staff, so no one was at the front desk to check us in. Instead, we had a phone number to call and have someone stop by the front desk to get us checked in. The room is nice. There's even a little "kitchen" area. I liked the knight accents, but felt like it needed a little more. My favorite part was the gymnasium, where you could throw some basketballs around. If you are looking for food, go down the street. They shouldn't even be serving food with the quality I received. I ordered the fish basket, and I'm not sure if it was the breading or the fish, but it tasted completely of mold and I couldn't eat it. My sister had the prime rib, which was completely raw on the inside, and a lot of it was fat. Her corn was hard and cold and just gross. I don't know why we had any hope for the dessert, but we ordered the raspberry cheesecake, and it was disgusting. First, it wasn't even cold, and second, it was hard. Do not eat here. And the service is so slow. I get it, it's a small town, but two hours for a meal is way too long. All in all, the room was nice, but save your money and eat at the other restaurant down the road.

Deep into the rolling hills, green pastures, birds singing, relaxing atmosphere, This hotel is pretty cool, though not what I expected, however, it's a quaint hotel for a little town. It has some unique features and I would explain them to you but then I'd spoil it for everyone if you haven't gone to the castle! Some nights are busy, some nights quiet. I enjoyed staying. Very clean. Awesome staff. Check in was very quick and smooth!! No complaints at all!! Some features: fire pit outside, fireplace inside, hot tubs, gaming, restaurant, bar, & so much more! For an easy check in & 'worry free' stay, Must make a reservation to stay, however going there alone on a Sunday isn't very exciting because everything is closed, and you just have some great alone time, either way, it was a pleasant time, but respect your neighbor because the walls are ultra thin. Oh and there is a basketball court as well for all you tall people that like to shoot some hoops Enjoy your stay!

This is a fun unique destination place. It's a castle, all medieval. Dave and Guy are amazing. If you're looking for night life and entertainment keep driving. But if you're looking for a unique experience stop by. Quiet, private, and definitely you make you own entertainment. It's an old converted school and we played foosball in the gym. We laughed until we cried. I haven't played foosball for probably 20 years.

Wow, what a cool and unique concept! My boyfriend and I are on a road trip through North Dakota and just stayed here two nights after driving the Enchanted Highway and stopping at all the sculptures. The hotel is owned and operated by the creator of the sculptures himself. We chatted with him on multiple occasions throughout our stay and he made us feel right at home. We've driven across the country multiple times per year for years and have never encountered a place with as unique a vision as his - definitely stop through if you're even remotely in the area. It's not a luxury hotel, but for being in an old converted high school it's certainly spacious and comfortable. Now on to the various unique highlights - The castle theme is really cool and the food in the tavern and Excalibur steakhouse is quite good (great steaks and soup!). There's a gas fire pit outside near the entrance that they'll turn on if you ask. On our first night we met a couple guys who were traveling the country on their motorcycles and we shared drinks and great conversation by the fire. There's a whole gymnasium available for basketball, which we availed ourselves to. It's not every day you can just run free in an abandoned high school gym! They have two hot tubs in a room through the gym that are nice - I'd recommend bringing some music and turning off the lights for an eerie and relaxing experience. Gary sets up breakfast himself in the morning, and is around to chat and help with anything you might need. Definitely try to call before you arrive - they open at 5pm and have a small staff there working throughout the day so there's not always someone by the front office to talk to. We had to call a couple times but once we talked to someone we were assured they'd have space. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. Gary was working on two new sculptures right by the castle entrance throughout our stay - an enormous knight and a soon-to-be firebreathing dragon. This is a one-of-a-kind slice of Americana and a vision we felt good supporting. We wish Gary and the town of Regent all the best and will definitely return next time we're in North Dakota.

There is so more to this stay than a simple castle-themed hotel at the end of a highway with a few scrap metal structures. We met the owner and man behind the enchanted highway and he shared with us some of his story and vision. What an unbelievable life he has had. The stay was fantastic and everything we hoped for. Clean rooms, friendly staff and a big ole hot tub in the room. The food was great - they had a special buffet in the dining room which they had advertised on Facebook. Check this place out! It's the most North Dakotan part of North Dakota I've experienced to date.

We love this place every time we have the awesome privilege of staying here. Out of six yeras we have stayed here four times traveling from California to Wisconsin. Such a treat! We discovered it viewing the Enchanted Highway on YouTube. Have had the awesome privilege of being served ice cream, breakfast, dinner, checking in and just hanging out with the man who did the schulptures along this route leading to the hotel itself. We have found no other sleepover place such as this.

As cheesy as this place could be, it has a certain allure that should be experienced. The rooms are comfortable and have odd luxuries like two televisions and a possible hot tub in the room. I was in a room with a hot tub. It made the room stink but added a special touch to the experience. There are too many attributes to mention with this hotel. I will now try to list a few for you... Hot tubs everywhere Medieval decorations everywhere including many suits of armor Basketball court Volleyball court Foosball table Air hockey table Medieval theme bar and separate restaurant Robes and slippers in the room Freaking drawbridge out front (!) The hotel used to be an elementary school and there are still hints of that here and there. It adds to the charm. Your kids or drunk friends will really enjoy themselves. I can't really see a reason to go back to ND but the Enchanted highway and this hotel will be remembered fondly. Bring bug spray though. ND has a ridiculous amount of bugs outside and they will eat you alive.

I quite liked this place. It has a hotel, restaurant, and bar on the property. There is also a full-size basketball court and hot tubs. Rooms were spacious, and included a nice seating area with refrigerator, sink, and television. Staff was very friendly.

This place is amazing! Absolutely worth the side-trip from I-94. Regent is a cute little town and this hotel is at the end of main street. They've got lots of medieval-themed decorations including multiple suits of armor(!). The decorative highlight is the Tavern with amazing attention to detail and a great drink selection. Room was comfortable and nice. Lots of cute little touches. One of the most fun is the hotel gym. It's not a workout room per se - it's an actual [former] high school gym. My buddies and I had lots of fun shooting hoops in the morning. They do have hot tubs too for guests to use. Also the road down from I-94 features a series of absolutely unreal gigantic metal sculptures. This is called the "Enchanted Highway", google it. I am convinced this hotel and the Enchanted Highway that leads to it are by far most awesome things in North Dakota.

Great place! Hospitality was amazing! Gary took great care of us even opened the bar a bit early for our crew. The steakhouse served us a fantastic meal and we enjoyed the rest of the evening at a wonderful fire pit.

This place was fantastic. We met Gary who built the highway and he showed us around the hotel, it has so many great amenities and is really beautiful. I love the idea Gary building this because of how much he loved and wanted to preserve his town. Worth a detour off the freeway.

While traveling the Dakota's this summer, we were working our way back towards Wisconsin. We decided to check out the enchanted highway that I found on the ND state map. As we drove along the highway we started to notice big metal structures, that were located along farm territory every few miles. We noticed about 6 of them, great for kids, but us adults we enjoyed as well. Then at the end of this highway was the town of Regent and the "Enchanted Castle Hotel", where Gary greeted us. He told us about the history in how he converted a school to a hotel. He made 2 hotel rooms per classroom, and they were very roomy, 2 televisions, 2 queen size beds, an area to eat at a table with a mini fridge, and a spacious bathroom with 2 sinks. Perfect for hunters, travelers, and families. The best part was he kept the gym in tact, (but added a locker room, 2 hot tubs, and a workout room) this is wonderful for kids, when they need a place to run around. We did not get a chance to visit the bar or restaurant but from what it seems from looking at the menu it looks wonderful. Gary and Elaine, who was on staff at the hotel, greeted us and chatted about the area and culture as they have both been local for a long time. Great people, fun spot in a very small town. Highly recommend a stay in Regent!

Went to the new dining hall. It took 45 minutes to get our menu took an hour and a half to get our meal.the salad was forgotten as was the bread not even water was provided for us.

Imagine, walking into King Arthur's Court in Regent, ND! You're treated like a knight with excellent food, beautiful women, and a game of HORSE afterwards! Great service, incredible atmosphere, and a hot blackjack dealer! But watch out, she'll take your money and not feel bad about it. Great decorations with loose suits of armor. Be careful, lots of photo ops here...

Really, these others have never stayed in a Hotel before. Advertised a fireplace! It was an electric heater with lights! The Castle work on the outside just covered the front door. Really beloved only two or three people worked their. Well, I did get taken by the other reviewers, lesson learned

The actual address for the Enchanted Castle is 607 Main St (a few blocks away), and the number listed must be for the gift shop or something.... The number for the motel is 701 563 4858. Anyhow, this place is great! Large rooms, fast internet, full cable, friendly people, and by staying here you help support the guy who builds the Enchanted Highway sculptures. I definitely recommend staying here if you want to or need to go to southwest North Dakota.

This place is a joke. It doesn't even look like a castle. If you're going to run with that theme, then do it all the way. It still looks like the school it used to be. I have only been able to visit this place once, because they are hardly open. The gym is a joke, with an "exercise room" with like, 4 old machines. I've seen bigger exercise rooms in Super 8's, and Roadway Inns, LOL. They have a hot tub, which was haphazardly placed as an obvious afterthought. They have A Bar which is never open. Every Time I drive by, they're closed. I stopped trying, and now frequent The Only Other Bar in Regent, Which Is Always Open (Until Statuatory Closing Time, Anyway). Upon contacting this place, I Was Told Lounge Was Closed because hotel was empty (as in NO GUESTS). Well, that itself Speaks Volumes. Why is the hotel empty? That's an interesting question.......I have never EVER heard of an empty hotel. Every hotel always has SOME guests. I mean, this is North Dakota, where hotels are usually beyond sold out due to the oil boom. But the hotel is totally empty, as in ZERO (not even 1) guest? Wow, just wow....that's unheard of. I guess there must be a reason for that. Look elsewhere, my friends......