The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mankato

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Mankato

If it's your first trip to Mankato, Minnesota for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Mankato. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Mankato. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Mankato for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Mankato beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Mankato for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Courtyard by Marriott Mankato

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 901 Raintree Road, Courtyard by Marriott Mankato has great rooms from $129 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, child care, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, a hot tub, a child pool, an indoor pool, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mankato East By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mankato
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mankato East By IHG which has nice rooms starting at $109. Offering skiing, room service, a fitness center, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2051 Adams Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 miles from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

We found AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $75. We loved that is has skiing, a fitness center, hiking, laundry services, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 240 Stadium Road. You'll also find a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 miles from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Candlewood Suites Mankato East By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $98, Candlewood Suites Mankato East By IHG, at 2040 Blazing Star Drive provides skiing, a fitness center, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and a heated pool. It's located just 2.7 miles from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mankato
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Comfort Inn & Suites North Mankato has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, a bar, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $82 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2000 Commerce Drive. Furthermore, it also offers a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato is 9.30 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $120, and it's located at 911 Raintree Road. We also love the a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and a heated pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Minneapolis, Bloomington, Saint Paul, Maple Grove, and Roseville.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Minneapolis, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Minneapolis, Best Luxury Hotels in Minneapolis, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Minneapolis, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Minneapolis, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Minneapolis, Best Hotels for One Week in Minneapolis, Best Hotels for One Night in Minneapolis, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Minneapolis, or Best Business Hotels in Minneapolis.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mankato?

Mankato Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$102

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Mankato, Minnesota, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $102. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mankato.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $129
  • 2-star hotels: $97


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