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 School Knoll Park.
What's nearby
Wild Woods Water Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Otsego County Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
School Knoll Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Rivers Edge Commons Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
U.S. Bank Stadium - 40 min drive - 34.6 miles
Getting around
Elk River Station - 4 min drive
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 11 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Casey's - 3 min drive
The Rhino Lounge - 4 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
About this property
Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis
Family-friendly hotel with a water park and a fitness center
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 (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 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 complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. 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
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
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
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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Made reservation over a month ago and was told there was a complimentary hot / cold breakfast during the week and charge on weekends. I confirmed the week prior that breakfast was include with our stay Thursday night. Went to breakfast are Friday and discovered $13per adult and $6 for children. Our group of 10 guests were very unhappy and went to McDonald's instead.
The room was clean and bigger than expected ( big plus) but they were knocking on our door at 9:15 am to see about checkout. I responded to their text and let them know we were not leaving til the checkout time given, 11am and they again proceeded to come knock on our door a little after 10 am. I wasn't happy feeling like I had to rush to leave. The price was $9 higher than we were told, wasn't bad but still more than our Expedia confirmation which said it included tax. Front desk staff were friendly. All in all it wasn't a bad experience except for feeling very rushed to leave the following morning. That was very disappointing. Liked they offered a breakfast buffet ( not included but reasonably priced)
Excellent location to the venue we had a wedding reception at. Com: rocks in the median in between the parking lots of hotel and venue (terrible design). Pro; Caitlyn at the front desk was amazing
Shawn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Crys
Traveled with family and small children
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mostly clean room. Some mold issues in our room bathroom, stained rug. The mattress was very old and you had to fight your way to stay out of the center.Lots of peeling paint in the waterpark. The arcade had a broken window and the wall trim was ripped up in a strange way. Upkeep very disappointing. Aside from the upkeep issues, the water park is enjoyable, just don't try to bring in your water bottle or the teenager manning the entrance will let you have it.