Wakota Inn & Suites offers simple rooms with kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and breakfast in Cottage Grove, MN, near Afton Alps and Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport.
Visitors appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms and attentive staff, while noting the inn’s straightforward facilities and value-focused offerings. The property suits travelers seeking a no-frills stay near local attractions and shopping.
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Wakota Inn & Suites is a straightforward inn located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, offering simple accommodations with practical amenities such as minifridges, microwaves, and kitchenettes in every room. Guests can enjoy free continental breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi alongside free parking, making it a convenient option for those seeking basic comforts without unnecessary extras. The property is air-conditioned and accessible but does not provide a pool, fitness center, restaurant, or pet-friendly facilities.
Set a short drive from Route 10, the inn serves as a practical base for exploring nearby attractions. Popular destinations like the Minnesota Zoo, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Afton Alps Ski & Snowboard resort are within reasonable reach, offering varied recreational and family-friendly activities. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is similarly accessible, about 22 minutes by car, which adds to the location’s appeal for travelers.
Reviews typically note the hotel’s clean rooms and relaxed atmosphere, with several guests appreciating the affordability and the helpfulness of the staff. While it does not aim to impress with luxury, the consistent upkeep and straightforward services make it a good choice for visitors prioritizing value and practicality. Some guests have mentioned minor areas for improvement, but overall the property provides a dependable, no-frills stay.
Check-in is available from 2 PM, with check-out by 11 AM. This timing aligns well with the needs of working travelers or weekend visitors searching for a modest yet comfortable setting in the Cottage Grove area.
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Great place to stay with many shopping and eating establishment. The place is clean and a feeling of safe, secure,and comfort is a priority for me which I feel here.
I stay in motels more than I stay at home and my experience with Wakota Inn has been a good one. They are constantly upgrading and the rooms are clean and affordable. A great place to stay for the working man or just to stay for a weekend .I recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice place to stay at a good price....friendly and competent staff
Decent place.. No complaints. Reasonable price, clean carpets. I was pleased that we didnt need to call ahead...walk in, pay cash ($60 deposit, better then $100 like most) staff were super chill. All in all, great place. Could have probably given them 5 stars but nothings perfect. Maybe, better coffee stuff in the room but at least it came with a little coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge. Def. my FAV place in Cottage Grove
Great rooms, Awesome staff. Wakota Inn & Suites is the hotel with great service. Rooms with kitchenettes, breakfast is free, rooms amenities include microwave, fridge and more. If you are looking for a nice clean beautiful quiet place, this is what you are looking for!!!
I have stayed at the Wakota many times. It's a place I feel very comfortable. It's even better now (post COVID) with continental breakfast returning. The staff are very nice and if you need something extra they provide no questions asked. I hope to stay again soon!!
Very comfortable and clean! Pretty good continental breakfast to wake up to! Very nice staff as well. Only complaint if you want to really call it that is the low riding toilet, lol course ... I am 63.
Grounds are beautiful we enjoyed the patio and porch swing with bbq thank you all so much for making our stay so worth it everything was ausome! We will be back the maids were so wonderful and we had an excellent time! Service was excellent and rooms clean great breakfast !
Staff was very helpful with everything. It was awesome to see staff taking pride in their work. Especially when working face to face with customers, which is almost an unknown anomily since the pandemic outbreak if COVID-19. The rooms were clean. The linnens were also clean; freshly changed out along with the plastic cups, provided coffee cups, supplied soap, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, one make up remover cloth, more coffee packets were provided, also. Id have to say, I was pleasantly surprised as to how inviting this hotel/motel is once you get through the doors, that is. Treated my family like it was their own family. Couldnt ask for better friends. Ever.
A half-mile from Route 10, this simple, colorful hotel is 12.2 miles from the Afton Alps ski resort and 19.3 miles from the Mall of America.
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