Best Central Minnesota Hotels in 2026 from HK$542 - Fully Refundable Options

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A spacious room with a wooden table, green chairs, a blue sofa, and large windows providing natural light.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a welcoming entrance and a well-lit facade.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a computer, and a framed picture on the wall.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria

Alexandria

Andrea

HK$762

HK$841 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

A hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and a view of a lake.

2. American Inn & Suites

Parkers Prairie

Brian

HK$935

HK$1,032 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.

A snack bar with various packaged foods and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.

3. Rapid River Lodge

Baxter

Jerry

HK$1,113

HK$1,234 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel with a main entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre

Sauk Centre

Kevin

HK$893

HK$992 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, and a view of a golf course.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a landscaped lawn, and a small bridge over a pond.

5. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Prior Lake

HK$1,060

HK$1,180 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a desk with a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A laundry room with two front-loading washers and a wall-mounted dryer.

6. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Hutchinson

Hutchinson

Gordon

HK$941

HK$1,043 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a computer, a large window with curtains, and a bathtub.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled walls and a wooden ceiling.

A modern kitchen with a 'Eat' sign, stainless steel appliances, and a coffee station.

7. Canby Inn And Suites

Canby

Donald

HK$902

HK$964 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a variety of utensils and cookware.

A modern house with a swing set and a rocking chair in the yard.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows.

8. Heartland Inn & Suites, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Park Rapids

Daniel

HK$1,045

HK$1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the wall, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

A hotel with a large sign, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a sofa, a television, a microwave, and a small orange ottoman.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Alexandria MN

Alexandria

Dawn

HK$716

HK$790 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a stone facade and a large illuminated sign.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, a round table, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with seating.

10. Little Crow Hotel & Conference, Trademark by Wyndham

New London

Thomas

HK$1,060

HK$1,170 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a pergola with a blue umbrella.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and windows.

A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, yellow chairs, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A reception desk with a framed picture of silos, a laptop, and a Hilton Honors sign.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Rogers

Rogers

Emily

HK$1,234

HK$1,342 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, including a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Brainerd

JOHN

HK$1,090

HK$1,209 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a large flat-screen TV.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria

Alexandria

Steve

HK$1,012

HK$1,117 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, a bar area with stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a stone wall, and a staircase with wooden railings.

14. AmericInn by Wyndham Alexandria

Alexandria

Matthew

HK$776

HK$857 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by stone walls and wooden structures.

A modern living room with a fireplace, grey upholstered armchairs, a round wooden coffee table, and abstract wall art.

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large abstract mural, and a welcome mat.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

15. Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis

Elk River

Angie

HK$873

HK$937 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a multi-level water slide and a staircase leading to a viewing platform.

A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson building with a prominent entrance, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a bookshelf.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Willmar, MN

Willmar

Andrew

HK$1,270

HK$1,408 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a black refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a built-in dishwasher.

17. GrandStay Delano

Delano

David

HK$1,090

HK$1,171 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of trees through large arched windows, a lifeguard chair, and pool rules posted on the wall.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western hotel.

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring and teal chairs, featuring a kitchen in the background.

18. Best Western Alexandria Inn

Alexandria

Candis

HK$808

HK$891 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and large windows offering views.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk with a fish tank, and a seating area with a blue patterned sofa.

A rustic bar area with wooden stools and a bar counter, featuring a sign that reads "LILA'S".

A lodge with multiple balconies, a pool, and a sandy beach area.

19. Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit

Detroit Lakes

Richard

HK$988

HK$1,096 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk with a stone counter, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a dark wood headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, paper cups, and condiment dispensers.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and patterned carpet, leading to a room with a stone wall and a sign indicating an ice machine.

20. HomeTown Inn

Clearwater

Angelina

HK$667

HK$719 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Holiday Rentals in Central Minnesota

Cabin

A wooden deck with railings, surrounded by trees.

A wooden play structure resembling a ship with a slide, surrounded by trees.

A forested area with outdoor seating and a small cabin.

A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a framed picture, a lamp, and a deer skull on the wall.

Jack Pines Resort

Osage

"Excellent value for the cost. Great friendly staff. Very cozy property."

Cabin

A log cabin with a large deck, a stone wall, and a well-maintained lawn.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a deck.

Wilderness Resort Villas

Pequot Lakes

"This place is phenomenal and we'll stay there every chance we get!"

Cottage

A lakeside deck with a fire pit, wooden benches, and a view of the lake.

A spacious kitchen with a high ceiling, wooden beams, white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, an oven, and a bar stool area with a vase of flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a TV, and a view of the water.

A kitchen with wooden beams, a bar area with stools, a large window, and a door leading to another room.

Lakefront Motley Cabin w/ Private Deck + Dock!

Motley

"Most everything was great"

Holiday Home

A person in a pool with an inflatable ring, wearing a bikini, and a poolside area with a fence and chairs.

A room with a leather sofa, a small wooden table, and a view of a lake with boats.

A cabin with a wooden interior, a table, chairs, a lamp, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A lakeside cabin with a dock leading to a rocky shoreline.

Hollys Resort

Battle Lake

"Very clean. Beautiful views. Very friendly staff made us feel right at home. Nice place to stay. The check out time is a bit too early, but would definitely stay here again."

Holiday Home

A rustic cabin with a sloped roof, a porch, and a stone wall.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, a ladder, and a window with a view of a snowy landscape.

A cabin with a deck, situated by a lake, surrounded by trees.

Camp Bliss

Akeley

Cottage

A living room with a leather recliner, a television, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of trees.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A living room with a television, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, and a window with a view of trees.

A fire pit with a bench and chairs in a grassy area with houses in the background.

Family-friendly Home w/ Fire Pit in Pine River

Pine River

"The house was more than accommodating for our stay! Very clean and well stocked for a long stay. Homeowners were very easy to communicate with. Will definitely come back again."

Cottage

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a satellite dish, and a view of trees and sky.

A living room with a wooden ceiling, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a cabinet.

A spacious living area with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a leather sofa.

40-acre Brook Park Retreat Near Lakes & Fishing!

Brook Park

"The sauna was amazing. Even though we visited in the summer, a shower and a sauna after a long day reset our temperatures. There was so much room to stretch out- two tv rooms and another area to just sit. We visit Mora annually and will definitely be trying to rebook."

Cottage

A wooden deck with a sofa and chairs, overlooking a lake.

A spacious living area with a large leather sofa, wooden ceiling beams, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, wooden ceiling beams, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

A wooden dining room with a large table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of a snowy landscape through large windows.

'away at Moose Bay' Breezy Point Gem w/ Game Room

Pequot Lakes

"Beautiful house in a great location! Game room was a nice fun addition!"

Cottage

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop island.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with chairs.

A single-story house with a garage, a stone pillar, and a gravel driveway.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets and a dining area with a table and chairs. There is a black leather sofa in the living area.

Breezy Point Cabin w/ Fire Pit - Walk to Lake

Pequot Lakes

"A lovely, nearly new cabin with every comfort. It was very comfortable for us (four adults and a toddler). Communications and instructions ahead of our visit were excellent and timely. We had a wonderful stay. "

Cottage

A log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, two wicker chairs, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A cozy cabin interior with a large bed, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a hanging chair.

A log cabin interior with a staircase, two hanging chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

1 Mi to Beach & Lake: Breezy Point Cabin w/ Yard!

Pequot Lakes

"Adorable cozy cabin! Fully equipped with everything we needed for a fun weekend!"

Cottage

A wooden dock extending into a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a blue roof in the background.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a bed with red and patterned pillows, a blue armchair, and a window with a view of trees.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A sandy beach with a dock extending into calm water, surrounded by greenery.

Year-round Waterfront Getaway: Lake Access + Dock!

South Haven

Apartment

A lakeside property with a grassy lawn, a fire pit, a dock, and a house.

A living room with a wooden coffee table, a gray sofa, a wooden side table with a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

A covered porch with a beige couch and armchairs, large windows, and a view of a building and parking lot.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a wooden dining table.

Snowmobile Trail On-site: Waterfront Mound Gem!

Mound

Cottage

A covered porch with a grill, wooden steps, and a railing.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a large window.

A two-story house with a black front door, white windows, and a grey roof.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, oven, and a dishwasher.

'the Trailhouse at Serendipity' in Taylor Falls

Taylors Falls

"This is a very nice little house to have multiple people stay in. Very comfortable, clean, and well taken care of."

Cottage

A cabin with a wooden interior, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a stainless steel microwave, and a dishwasher.

A wooden interior with large windows, a sofa, two chairs, and a table with a basket.

Lakefront Walker Home w/ Boat Dock & Lift!

Walker

Apartment

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large TV mounted above the fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and ceiling, surrounded by chairs and tables.

A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, a central island, and a chandelier.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a built-in dishwasher, and a chandelier.

Nisswa Townhome w/ Boat Slip + Gull Lake Access!

Nisswa

"Beautiful property, well cared for, clean and so comfortable. Plenty of room for us all (we had 6 people) Beds were amazingly comfortable, bathrooms and kitchen were stocked and clean. We honestly had no issues. The host was easy to reach and quick to respond when we had a question, and Causeway amenities were all wonderful. We had a wonderful time."

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Stay near popular Central Minnesota attractions

A lake with boats, autumn-colored trees, and houses along the shore.

Lake Minnetonka

7.6/10 (32 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Minnetonka during your travels in Minneapolis - St. Paul.

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A person sitting at a purple grand piano in a room with a patterned carpet and a large poster on the wall.

Paisley Park

8.6/10 (686 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Paisley Park during your trip to Chanhassen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

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A forest path covered with fallen leaves.

Itasca State Park

9.6/10 (120 reviews)

You can take time to visit Itasca State Park during your travels to Park Rapids. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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A stone pathway leading to a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

7.8/10 (21 reviews)

Visit this botanical park to see colorful displays of flowers during warmer months or an icy winter wonderland after snowfall.

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Canterbury Park

9.0/10 (266 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Canterbury Park during your time in Shakopee? Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

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Brainerd International Raceway

8.6/10 (129 reviews)

You can take time to visit Brainerd International Raceway during your travels to Brainerd. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Discover the family-friendly area of Central Minnesota—a university vibe, theatres and sights from Sauk Lake to Little Birch Lake.

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Top Central Minnesota Hotel Reviews

Nisswa Hotel and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The highlight of my stay was the hot-tub! It was nice to check into a place without any hassles at checkin. The bed was comfortable."

Country Inn Deerwood

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff restaurants close to hotel"

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was tidy and clean. Very close to our wedding venue."

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG

8/10 Good

"The pool was too cold.our poolside room kept buzzing like someone was using a key card to get in. Shower only in our room. Clean. Friendly."

Sandalwood Studios & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Good 👍"

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Hutchinson

8/10 Good

"The beds are terribly hard!!!! Was very quiet , well maintained property."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly"

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The bartender was a great guy"

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8/10 Good

"This would be a five-star rating if not for the terrible mattress in our room. It was badly sunken in the middle and really brutal on my bad back. You could visibly see the depression. The rest of the facility was quite nice, clean, and well kept."

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