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Sonesta Essential Minot

2.0 star property
Hotel in Minot with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Front of property
Indoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
The lobby fireplace at Sonesta Essential Minot offers a cozy spot to relax with fellow travelers. Soothe tired muscles in the spa tub, fuel up at the breakfast buffet, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and maintain fitness routines at the on-site gym.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Minot is home to Sonesta Essential Minot. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Scandinavian Heritage Park and Roosevelt Park, while Railroad Museum & Magic City Express and Taube Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Roosevelt Park Zoo and North Dakota State Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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3420 S. Broadway, Minot, ND, 58701

What's nearby

  • Dakota Square Mall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Scandinavian Heritage Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Trinity Health Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Roosevelt Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • North Dakota State Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Minot Station - 8 min drive
  • Minot, ND (MOT-Minot Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Badlands Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Minot

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby at Sonesta Essential Minot. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 mi
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (24 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 16 2025 to November 16 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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 available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sonesta Essential Minot pet-friendly?

Yes, Sonesta Essential Minot allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Minot?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Minot?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Minot?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.00.

Where is Sonesta Essential Minot located?

Situated in Minot, this hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Dakota Square Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Trinity Medical Group and Trinity Health. Scandinavian Heritage Park and Trinity Health Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sonesta Essential Minot Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 752 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 752 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 752 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 752 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 752 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice. The breakfast was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was pretty good, a little limited. A couple of juices were out. Eggs, sausage or bacon, cereal, waffle maker, some fruit milk and nice coffee maker. Rooms clean, showing a little age, but nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were great, but the coffee maker did not work any morning when we went down for breakfast and the breakfast itself was mediocre at best.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Great Hotel

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Beds were very comfortable. The breakfast options were great and comprehensive for the price of lodging. The facility was updated and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were great. The non lobby, exterior doors which were supposed to be secured, weren’t so anybody could enter without a keycard. The room air unit made a rattling noise each night that made it difficult to sleep through.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Amenities
Staff not trained. Pool closed. Coffee machine not e.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was down. Common area bathrooms were gross. Breakfast was not good. The room itself was big and nice but there was water damage on the bathroom ceilings and they were out of shampoo in the pump bottle. The place needs some care.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Amenities
It was good for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

KORLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed here numerous times , this time a lot of maintenance issues . Big storm when we arrived , seal in window broken , water was coming into room, front desk on duty was excellent in helping us out. Breakfast was ok , not as good as usual .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel manager staff-and employees were exceptionally helpful and polite. The room was clean comfortable with a nice firm bed. Hotel was conveniently located to everything you wanted to do. We look forward staying there again on our return home to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There is a need for maintenance at this hotel. There were several issues with our room from lights burnt out to plug-ins not working. Elsewhere there were out of order signs. However, having said that, the room was clean, big and the beds comfortable. While I did have to wait at the desk for the attendant to come, she was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Good nite sleep

Check-in was quick and painless
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property the most in Minot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susie

I was concerned when the front desk employee read all the guest room numbers aloud when checking people in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check in was at 3 however when we got there our room was not ready. We booked a suite as we needed a full size fridge. Had to wait 45 minutes to get the room I reserved. Toilet lid had to be taken off so we could flush the toilet. We did mention to front desk but was still not fixed upon our return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Great place to stay

Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is inexperienced room had plugged sink Public bathrooms unattended Pool was in operational No coffee in morning everyday out waiting for 40 minutes Glue and apoxy smell in throughout the floor fixing door But desk attendants was watching saving hope
Room door entire stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast buffet was terrible...we were down there soon after it opened and the hot food was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
$75 extra for one night stay with elderly dog. Bathroom fan louder than a jet engine on take-off
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Burdell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel ok. Breakfast limited and ok. Beds good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were large and very nice; clean; best motel I’ve stayed at and very reasonablely priced ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KORLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deck d time staying . Rooms are nice and ckean. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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