I have to work at the Pembina border crossing on occasion. The first time I did was for a week to install Radiation Portal monitors. We stayed in Grand Forks and the 1 hour commute was somewhat tolerable in the morning going to work, but after an 8-10 hour work day the commute back was brutal.
On the next trip up I decided to see where else I could stay. Google maps showed the Red Roost Motel in the small town of Pembina. I called the number and spoke to Lyndi. She was so nice. She told me they were the owner operators and live on the property out front of the Motel rooms. She told me they had recently completed many updates to the Motel. I decided to stay there because I didn't want to have to deal with the 1 hr commute to Grand Forks.
She told me more about the little community of Pembina. There is a real nice recently renovated bar and grill called the Bridgestone that are separated by a connecting wall and the Grill area has a covered outdoor seating area that looks out into a wooded park. There is a small grocery store caddy corner from the Red Roost that has pretty much anything you would want. Across the street there is Trails End a small but well stocked hardware store. They also rent and can deliver a scissor lift if needed.
I stayed a few days at the Red Roost and I enjoyed it very much. The room was fresh and the bathroom was recently retiled and nicely appointed. The towels and linens fresh and comfortable. They have a mini fridge and microwave and an Internet TV you can watch your own shows on if you like.
I also recently made another trip up to Pembina for an update the our border crossing equipment. I stayed at the Red Roost again and Lyndi was excited to show me they now had a mini apartment on the property. It has a well appointed kitchen and a good sized Full bed and two Twin beds. The beds are new and comfortable.
I love this little community of Pembina. Everyone I have met her is soo nice. I'll be staying here anytime I'm working in the area. Give them a try, you will be happy you did. read more