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River Hills Hotel

2.5 star property
Mankato guestrooms with kitchenettes

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Reception
Exterior
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1000 Raintree Rd, Mankato, MN, 56001
  • Place, Cinemark River Hills Mall Movies 8
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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LCD TV

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Penthouse

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mankato

In Mankato .You'll find Cinemark River Hills Mall Movies 8 and WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato and Bethany Lutheran College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cinemark River Hills Mall Movies 8 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Minnesota State University - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

River Hills Hotel

Mankato guestrooms with kitchenettes
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at River Hills Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Mankato hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
River Hills Hotel offers 53 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mankato hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at River Hills Hotel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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River Hills Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 742 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel the entire hotel looked like it just had a major remodel. Everything was great, my room was very comfortable, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timmy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT stay here!!! MOLD

The room we booked wasn’t available. There was a portable fan blowing in our hallway. Our room smelled bad. There was MOLD on our chairs. The carpet was old and torn up. We did not even put our stuff in our room. The hotel refused a refund. And we had to make the ultimate choice not to stay there. Black mold on windows. Unknown substance on door to room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Blake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping needs to do much better. No toilet paper besides s half used roll. Landscaping looked unkempt. Pillow and pillowcase had a very noticeable fresh stain. Finally the front desk help was never at the front desk. You always had to dial 0 on the phone to get them to the desk. This isn't a complaint about them, but about the owners who don't seem to hire enough people to properly staff. We need to get past the, "We're just not going to clean as much now. Deal with it!" attitude that took over during COVID. If you want 5 stars I need my room clean and stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing & friendly helpful, location great near so many things, shopping, hiking, water, entertainment. Rooms was clean comfortable and appointed well with kitchen, bedreom, livingroom with clicl clack sofa. Breakfast was delicious coffee always avaliable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zander

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina, Albertville

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit had a small kitchenette which was nice. My issue with this hotel is that I was traveling with a friend and had reserved a suite with two separate bedrooms. When I went to check in, they said they had me in a studio with three beds. I told them that wasn't what I had reserved. They apologized and said that the AC unit had gone out in the room two days prior and they had hoped it would be fixed in time. Even though I had booked through Expedia, they had me confirm my phone number they had. So, they could have called to warn me. I requested two separate standard rooms, but they said they were booked. I'll be returning to the area again in November and am not sure if I'll stay here. Other than that, the stay was Ok and staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over priced, dirty, tried to reach out to management before reviewing no resolution - this is what $170+ a night gets you - old food in drawers, dirty stained furniture, non working appliances
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I arrive I ended up cleaning my whole room. From wiping off surfaces, vacuuming, and changing the sheets on the bed. Wiping down the futon that was fun of animal hair. I spent 1 night and moved to another hotel. When I called to talk to the manager Gail she never called me back. I called her twice. I would NOT recommend this hotel. The front desk staff Holly was great she did everything that she could have done but unfortunately I was not the only complaint that night but she handle things well. The managers do not care how this effects the paying customers as no manager was on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice. The service was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marlin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice people, not a great hotel

Front desk personnel were friendly but the hotel is old and it is showing it's age. Neither television received any channels and every time the AC turned on it sounded like someone dropped a tool box in the room. That meant that I did not get a very good night's sleep at all. There were also two temporary fans at either end of the hallway and a musty smell but no explanation was given. There are other hotels in the area, and I would recommend those instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms need a lot of work/updates, very run down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaRisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was very friendly. Place is clean and appealing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfy but needs a refresh

This is still a good place to stay. Hotel could use a refresh. Been coming here for 20 years. Breakfast is so-so. There is no swimming pool. Beds are very comfortable. And, the service is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025