With a stay at Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis in Elk River, you'll be steps from Wild Woods Water Park and a 2-minute drive from Mississippi River. .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
Casey's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 5 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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This is a nice hotel sized waterpark. The only challenge we had was determining when the waterpark was open. There were schedules listed in 3 different places on the website. They all conflicted. I got the "real" schedule from the front desk.
Buffet breakfast I belive under 6 was free or cheaper
DYNASTY
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Sarah
Aug 11, 2025
We are used to staying at Marriott and this hotel was not to our liking. We are not complainers but what stood out: the freeway noise was SO loud, the pillows were so lumpy we bought new pillows at Walmart after the first night, and kids were running and screaming down the halls until early morning hours (there is a water park here and kids everywhere on weekends). It showed signs of wear and needs a refresh. Might be fine for some but we would not return.
Our room had water damage in the ceiling. It smelt horrible/unhealthy in there. Very humid and sticky. Bed had boogers on the blankets. They had no additional rollaway beds OR any pillows or any additional blankets. We could hear EVERYTHING in the hallways. The air conditioner was very loud and made a bad noise all night long. The pool area was very slippery and had no towels. I should have honestly left. When we finally got to sleep (3 am due to noise, we went to bed at 10:30), we woke up in the morning feeling like we smoked an entire pack of Marb Reds (none of us smoke) . Everyone’s lungs felt really heavy from the humidity or whatever else was in the air….. I won’t ever be returning.
Also, they charge $100 for “incidentals” on top of the room charge. I wonder if I should send them a bill for the hospital bills I might accrue if this stuff doesn’t clear out of our lungs from staying here.