With a stay at Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis in Elk River, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mississippi River and Wild Woods Water Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Otsego County Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from William H. Houlton Conservation Area.
What's nearby
Wild Woods Water Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Otsego County Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
School Knoll Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
Target Field - 29 min drive - 35.5 miles
U.S. Bank Stadium - 33 min drive - 37.0 miles
Getting around
Elk River Station - 4 min drive
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 11 min walk
Casey's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
The Rhino Lounge - 4 min drive
About this property
Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis
Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 125 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Mississippi Valley Grill serving guests of Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Elk River? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Mississippi Valley Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 13.50 for adults and USD 6.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Mississippi Valley Grill
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Gym
Lazy river
Water park
Waterslide
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Lazy river
Lifeguards on site
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Water park (surcharge)
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
3 meeting rooms
5,000 square feet of conference space
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Lifeguards
No plastic drinking straws
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The property’s water park is closed.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
Children's pool
Indoor pool
Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
Children's pool
Indoor pool
Hot tub
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 13.50 for adults and USD 6.50 for children
Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW-Elk River
Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW-Elk River Hotel
Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW-Elk River Hotel Otsego
Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW-Elk River Otsego
Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW Elk River
Inn Minneapolis NW Elk River
Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Room was great, I didn’t talk to the staff much. But it would have been nice if we could have had breakfast instead of paying for it. We paid a lot of money for the room should have been breakfast with it
Great water park for kids. Rooms were remodeled surface-level but felt a bit grubby (rust, water stains, stained grout). We would come back, yes, but the images online made the rooms look totally refreshed when they were only partially lipsticked.
The noise was horrid. Constant stomping, dragging, dropping of items and running from above. CONSTANT (4 plus hours and as esrly as 6 am). Broke chair, phone, and below cleaning standards for a hotel.
The hot tub was not warm at all. And I did not like the fact that my son couldn't be in there since he was under the age of 16, even if I was sitting in there with him, the water part does need some areas touched up that are breaking also, we as well as several other children I saw had Some rug type burn looking things on their body from the sides of the lazy river being rough
Courtney
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Mai
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Dec 31, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness was an issue, called the front desk and staff remedied it promptly. There were other small things like the trash can in the bathroom had stains on it. Couldn’t bring pool towels to room so hallways were wet. Shower water temp was inconsistent. Husband said beds are more comfortable than average. Overall we might stay again if there’s a deal but it didn’t give that luxurious hotel feel.
The water park was great and that was is. The ice melt wasnt pet friendly for my service dog. My mattress was completely sliced open on the side. For how much paid for a suit the matress being destroyed and painful is completely ridiculous. Can tell since the sheet didnt even cover it that it was seen by multiple hotel staff long before my stay in that room. The couch was filthy with stains. If it wasnt for the water park I wouldve left entirely.
We were there over Christmas. I think a couple of things are confusing if you haven't stayed here before. The waterpark is ONLY open Friday-Sunday. The breakfast is free when the waterpark is closed, but there is a cost when it is open. The breakfast was fresh and tasty, but the bar/restaurant was closed while we were there. We had to change rooms because rambunctious children in the room above us sounded like they were jumping around. The floors are not carpeted, so it was loud. We got an upgrade to the top floor and we very much enjoyed our stay. We would come back again!
I reserved a room for my sister to stay on Christmas Eve. The front desk and cleaning staff were very courteous and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable, per my sister.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Chantal
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On Saturday, it was very busy. there were no luggage carts when we arrived and only one elevator was functioning, making each trip up the elevator take about 10 minutes. The pool area was very busy, there was no where to put our things, there were no clean towels, there were not enough tubes. On Sunday morning everything was great.