Aurora Staples Inn

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Stillwater with free parking

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed (St. Croix Suite) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Fireplace
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (St. Croix Suite)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Riverview Suite)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • River view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Peacock Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Giverny)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (Carriage House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
303 N. Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN, 55082

What's nearby

  • Lowell Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ice Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Saint Croix Vineyards - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Willow River State Park - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 27 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cajun Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Freight House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nelson's Ice Cream - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Irish Pub - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aurora Staples Inn

Guesthouse near Ice Castle
Located close to Lowell Park and Saint Croix Vineyards, Aurora Staples Inn provides a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing at this guesthouse. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, a gift shop, and multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture, a TV in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as private hot tubs and fireplaces, in addition to perks like premium bedding and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1892
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora Staples Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aurora Staples Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aurora Staples Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aurora Staples Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Aurora Staples Inn located?

Located in the heart of Stillwater, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Ice Castle and Lowell Park. Saint Croix Vineyards and Willow River State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Aurora Staples Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 237 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Quiet place to stay! Great service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Really nice place and nice hosts. We had a great time. Hope to be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It's a beautiful inn. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

We had a great one night stay to celebrate our Anniversary. The Gvierney room was so comfortable, the bed was soft and we enjoyed the jetted bathtub. Would definitely book it again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Beautiful room, good price easy access.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

It was unique, quiet and comfortable accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Loved the jetted tub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Homey bed and breakfast feel without the early communal breakfast meal. Absolutely loved our time there!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Very clean accommodations, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast at the Lowell Inn was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Loved this property! Great location, quiet, wonderful coffee bar and breakfast was the best we've had at a B&B!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

We had a great time and would like to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

This is such a cute place. Check in was super easy, and we're loving it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

I love old houses This one is a meticulously kept architectural dream . Well kept and wonderfully decorated. Bed was comfy. Breakfast at the Lowel inn was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Beautiful property in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Great accommandations
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10

beautiful property hosts qere great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

Our stay was very comforting and enjoyable. Easy walk to dt Stillwater.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

We stayed in the beautiful carriage house. Great location to downtown Stillwater. Would return for another visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10

Every property has been to our expectations all very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

We really liked the room with the big tub. It was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Our stay was amazing. Contactless check in worked without a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10

Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

steeped in history the in lay wood work is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023