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River Hills Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Mankato with free parking

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Game room
River Hills Hotel, centrally located, offers practical comforts like laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Guests enjoy reliable WiFi in rooms, an outdoor firepit for evening relaxation, a convenient area shuttle, and consistently praised helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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LCD TV

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mankato is home to River Hills Hotel. Cinemark River Hills Mall Movies 8 and Caswell Softball Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Minneopa State Park and Reconciliation Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center or Taylor Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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1000 Raintree Rd, Mankato, MN, 56001

What's nearby

  • WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bethany Lutheran College - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Minnesota State University - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wow! Zone Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

River Hills Hotel

Hotel near Minnesota State University
A grocery/convenience store, a firepit, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at River Hills Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a water dispenser, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and dishwashers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Mankato
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Frequently asked questions

Is River Hills Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at River Hills Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Hills Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at River Hills Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is River Hills Hotel located?

Situated in Mankato, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cinemark River Hills Mall Movies 8 and WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center. Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato and Bethany Lutheran College are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

River Hills Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 728 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice. The service was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaRisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was very friendly. Place is clean and appealing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Amenities
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bath tub was not cleaned well, but everything else was great. The room was comfortable for our stay. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over priced, dirty, tried to reach out to management before reviewing no resolution - this is what $170+ a night gets you - old food in drawers, dirty stained furniture, non working appliances
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfy but needs a refresh

This is still a good place to stay. Hotel could use a refresh. Been coming here for 20 years. Breakfast is so-so. There is no swimming pool. Beds are very comfortable. And, the service is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The green space at the back of the building made it feel like one was out in nature...but just down the road from the lical mall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms need a lot of work/updates, very run down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great. Cozy Christmas lobby area was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel i highly recommend this hotel for any future stays
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaytea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wonderful place

so very comfy cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice people, not a great hotel

Front desk personnel were friendly but the hotel is old and it is showing it's age. Neither television received any channels and every time the AC turned on it sounded like someone dropped a tool box in the room. That meant that I did not get a very good night's sleep at all. There were also two temporary fans at either end of the hallway and a musty smell but no explanation was given. There are other hotels in the area, and I would recommend those instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit had a small kitchenette which was nice. My issue with this hotel is that I was traveling with a friend and had reserved a suite with two separate bedrooms. When I went to check in, they said they had me in a studio with three beds. I told them that wasn't what I had reserved. They apologized and said that the AC unit had gone out in the room two days prior and they had hoped it would be fixed in time. Even though I had booked through Expedia, they had me confirm my phone number they had. So, they could have called to warn me. I requested two separate standard rooms, but they said they were booked. I'll be returning to the area again in November and am not sure if I'll stay here. Other than that, the stay was Ok and staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oswald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and overall a quiet place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, great breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Jordanmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love having a kitchen in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front staff was very friendly and helpful!! Love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family hotel. Comfortable and fairly clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend

Very comfortable, cozy place. Kitchenette in the room was great to have. Lobby and breakfast area were clean, comfortable, cozy, decorated nicely for the season. Front desk staff were extremely courteous and friendly. Pet friendly, nice back yard area for pets. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice place at a great value. One of the only hotels around that have actual separate bedrooms from the living and kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in. Good size room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time here, was a fancy hotel with kind staff and a very nice room, will look forward to coming again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Georgina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine for people on the go who don't care for cleanliness and want a place to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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