The Best Hotels Closest to St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area in Minneapolis - St. Paul for 2026

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A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large wall-mounted TV.

An outdoor patio area with seating and string lights, adjacent to a building with a brick facade and a balcony.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, hanging pendant lights, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

1. Hotel Crosby

2.7 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Tim

SAR 841

SAR 940 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

A room with a wooden floor, a red velvet sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a blue wall.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a brick fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a red carpet.

2. Aurora Staples Inn

2.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Amy

SAR 717

SAR 803 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A spacious cafe with large windows, wooden tables, and a stone wall.

A spacious lobby with a modern interior, featuring a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a coffee table with books, and large windows offering a view of the street outside.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and hanging lights.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are large windows with arched tops, a stone wall, and a view of the outside.

3. Lora

3.1 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Erick

SAR 611

SAR 684 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A view through a window of a parking lot with a building in the background.

A formal living room with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a large vase with flowers.

A white double door with two wreaths, a statue, and Christmas lights.

A lobby with a chandelier, a red armchair, a statue, and an 'EXIT' sign.

4. Lowell Inn

2.9 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Joshua

SAR 712

SAR 803 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

A bar with Guinness and Harp beer signs, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a sign reading "WATER STREET" and a digital display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a city view.

5. Water Street Inn

2.9 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Dan

SAR 429

SAR 480 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A Comfort Suites hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a yellow ottoman.

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue and white striped carpet, a large window with a view of the outside, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a seating area with a blue sofa and a yellow armchair.

6. Comfort Suites Hudson I-94

14.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Rebecca

SAR 371

SAR 403 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a few lounge chairs.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hudson I-94 by IHG

13.6 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Marla

SAR 416

SAR 463 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sign above the desk that says "Royal Inn Welcome".

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a sign for Royal Inn.

A showerhead with water flowing from it.

A Royal Inn motel with a clear entrance sign and a parking lot.

8. Royal Inn - Hudson I-94 (Self Check-In)

13.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

William

SAR 271

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A restaurant with a stone facade and a red entrance.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a chandelier.

An outdoor patio with seating, umbrellas, and a stone fireplace.

9. Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn

16.7 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Jody

SAR 363

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a brick building in the background.

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, equipped with multiple changing rooms and seating areas.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a round table, a red armchair, a large window, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott St. Paul Woodbury

18.5 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Sara

SAR 503

SAR 563 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a couch, and a large window with curtains.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a signboard.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a kitchenette.

A swimming pool area with a lifeguard stand, chairs, and spa rules sign.

11. Comfort Inn Saint Paul East

18.2 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Song

SAR 334

SAR 364 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, leather sofas, and a decorative wall sign.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a central round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, desk, laptop, lamp, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

12. Ironwood Lodge, Lake Elmo, Series by Marriott

18 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Phyllis

SAR 503

SAR 545 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a separate hot tub area, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a Starbucks coffee machine.

A reception area with wooden panel walls and two reception counters.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.

13. Courtyard by Marriott St Paul Woodbury

18.4 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Viktoriia

SAR 394

SAR 440 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered lobby, multiple floors, and a prominent 'La Quinta' sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

An indoor water slide with a transparent tube and an orange slide, surrounded by a pool area with a tiled floor and a few chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a green cushioned bench, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Paul-Woodbury

20.2 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Anne

SAR 386

SAR 432 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A Sheraton hotel with a central fountain, large windows, and a brick facade.

An outdoor dining area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas, surrounded by brick walls and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern design.

A hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a fireplace.

15. Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel

20.3 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Gigi

SAR 436

SAR 487 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, and framed pictures of landscapes.

A small, furnished room with a green sofa, a wooden table, a small armchair, a bed, and a wooden cabinet with a television.

A two-story building with a red exterior and a small tower-like structure.

A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and fireplace.

16. Hudson Inn & Suites

14 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Dominic M

SAR 279

SAR 331 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and snow-covered surroundings.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small side table, a chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A formal dining area with round tables, white tablecloths, and black napkins.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a small shelf.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Paul-Woodbury by IHG

17.3 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Denise

SAR 413

SAR 504 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a checkered carpet.

A spacious kitchen with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen island with a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a flat-screen TV.

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

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Stillwater

6.3 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Aaron

SAR 321

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, air conditioning units, and a sign reading "Best Western PLUS".

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a sign indicating an exit.

A hotel lobby with a coffee station, a snack bar, and a reception desk.

19. Best Western Plus Hudson I-94

14.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Miriam

SAR 351

SAR 380 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a wine rack, and a bar area.

A sign for 'SWiRL WINE CLUB SHOP BAR' with a flower bed in front.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, two armchairs, a small table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Afton House Inn

20 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

DIANE

SAR 650

SAR 731 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Crosby	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Aurora Staples Inn	9.6 Exceptional 265 reviews	View
Lora	9.4 Exceptional 795 reviews	View
Lowell Inn	8.8 Excellent 523 reviews	View
Water Street Inn	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Located steps away from Target Center. Stop in at Candyland next door. Front staff was very friendly. Had breakfast at the attached restaurant in the lobby and we enjoyed our meals."

roseville budget inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good location , great Staff"

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed in this hotel many times and each time the stay has been excellent. The last two times I’ve stayed on the second floor and for some reason the stay has just been less than excellent. I can’t put my finger on it. I think the beds were not as comfy or I was too tired so every little noise or flashing light seemed to keep me from sleeping well. I still give the hotel 5 stars but it’s a lower 5 star experience."

Water Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff treated us with kindness and respect. We let a wonderful lady know that we were celebrating a special time as a couple, “50” YEARS OF MARRIAGE!!! She upgraded us to a room overlooking the beautiful St.Croix River. Such a Class Act!!! Nice hut tub in the room and a cozy deck overlooking the beautiful bridge and river walk. The gas fireplace topped off a beautiful time at the rooftop bar restaurant on a chilly evening, we warmed up in our cozy room. My wife and I highly recommend this amazing getaway in beautiful Stillwater Mn."

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"There are no comments to provide."

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

Hotel Crosby

8/10 Good

"Beautiful facility, friendly staff. I didn't notice that I needed to mention to the staff that I would like my room serviced so we came back to the room after a long day out and we did not have fresh towels. My mistake for not noticing the notice that was posted, I guess. Also awakened both nights by loud guests in the hall. I would definitely stay again."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Roseville - St. Paul

8/10 Good

"Great location and solid breakfast!"

Other attractions near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

A wooden bench overlooking a calm lake surrounded by trees.

St. Croix State Park

9.6/10 (60 reviews)

You can take time to visit St. Croix State Park during your travels to Stillwater. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A bridge with two towers, a crane, and a netted area by the water.

Lowell Park

9.4/10 (101 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lowell Park, a lovely green space in Stillwater. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum in Stillwater. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Warden's House Museum

8.6/10 (28 reviews)

Find out about the history of Stillwater with a stop at Warden's House Museum. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Lift Bridge Brewing Company

9.4/10 (138 reviews)

You can take time to visit Lift Bridge Brewing Company during your travels to Stillwater. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Loggers Trail Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Grant at Loggers Trail Golf Course. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Long Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Lake during your travels in Stillwater. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Saint Croix Vineyards

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Saint Croix Vineyards during your travels to Grant. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area is located in Stillwater. Travelers like this family-friendly area for its restaurants and bars. You'll find 86 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

Water Street Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a fitness center. It's located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area. Other good options in the area include Wingate by Wyndham St. Paul/Oakdale/Woodbury and DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East.

How many hotels can I expect to find near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

Explore nature at Lowell Park and Long Lake. St. Croix State Park, Saint Croix Vineyards, and Lift Bridge Brewing Company are worth a stop while you're in the area. Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum, Warden's House Museum, and Loggers Trail Golf Course are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area hotels

1. Hotel Crosby

2. Aurora Staples Inn

3. Lora

4. Lowell Inn

5. Water Street Inn

6. Comfort Suites Hudson I-94

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hudson I-94 by IHG

8. Royal Inn - Hudson I-94 (Self Check-In)

9. Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn

10. Residence Inn by Marriott St. Paul Woodbury

11. Comfort Inn Saint Paul East

12. Ironwood Lodge, Lake Elmo, Series by Marriott

13. Courtyard by Marriott St Paul Woodbury

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Paul-Woodbury

15. Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel

16. Hudson Inn & Suites

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Paul-Woodbury by IHG

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Stillwater

19. Best Western Plus Hudson I-94

20. Afton House Inn

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Top St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

roseville budget inn

Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast

Water Street Inn

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East

Hotel Crosby

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Roseville - St. Paul

Other attractions near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

St. Croix State Park

Lowell Park

Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum

Warden's House Museum

Lift Bridge Brewing Company

Loggers Trail Golf Course

Long Lake

Saint Croix Vineyards

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