Sonesta Essential Minot

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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3420 S. Broadway, Minot, ND, 58701
  • Place, Dakota Square Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity Medical Group
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Dakota State Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minot, ND (MOT-Minot Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets allowed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Minot

Hotel in Minot with free breakfast and a fitness center
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Essential Minot offers 102 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Minot hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Sonesta Essential Minot. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dakota Square Mall. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and a computer
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Dakota Square Mall and a few minutes from Scandinavian Heritage Park
  • Shopping center, train station, and bus station shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. An area shuttle within 10 miles, a shopping center shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Essential Minot. Self parking is free.

This Minot hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 miles
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub (91 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar in shower (91 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (61 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 16 2025 to January 23 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Sonesta Essential Minot offers transfers from the train station and bus station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Sonesta Essential Minot Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 787 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tammie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were great, but the coffee maker did not work any morning when we went down for breakfast and the breakfast itself was mediocre at best.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janie

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was extremely helpful during our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Amenities
Staff not trained. Pool closed. Coffee machine not e.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Roxanne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very mismanaged. Our flight was delayed , so we did not get to the hotel until 1:30 AM. No hotel staff was there. A note at the desk gave a number to call. When we called it the person said that they had went to the airport and would be back soon. When they got back they could not find our reservation that we had book 2 months earlier, but finally just gave us rooms but told us since they didn’t know we were coming , to let us know if the rooms needed anything and that the manager would be there in the morning. There was no trash cans in the rooms, the TV didn’t work, the body was had fallen off the wall of the shower and was broken on the shower floor. and the blow dryer was broken. The next morning we were told that the manager was in meetings and couldn’t talk to us. Late that afternoon a gentleman at the desk apologized to us. Saying that he didn’t know why we had been told we had no reservation, when he remembers putting it in the system 2 months ago. He then went out of his way to fix the problems in our rooms. The front desk was unmanned most mornings and breakfast items often ran out. One of the reasons we booked this hotel was because of the indoor pool . Unfortunately the pool was ice cold and the the hot tub was barely warm. There was also some sticky on the handrail into the pool. They told us it would be fixed but in the three days we were there it wasn’t. Next time we visit Minot we will not be staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye M.

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

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was down. Common area bathrooms were gross. Breakfast was not good. The room itself was big and nice but there was water damage on the bathroom ceilings and they were out of shampoo in the pump bottle. The place needs some care.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There is a need for maintenance at this hotel. There were several issues with our room from lights burnt out to plug-ins not working. Elsewhere there were out of order signs. However, having said that, the room was clean, big and the beds comfortable. While I did have to wait at the desk for the attendant to come, she was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

trever, Grandview

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Beds were very comfortable. The breakfast options were great and comprehensive for the price of lodging. The facility was updated and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice. The breakfast was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Travis

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

A Hotel In Decline

Not impressed with this hotel. We checked-in at 8pm and our room was not ready. When check-in starts earlier in the day, we expected that by 8pm our room would be ready to go. The front desk said there were things missing and it would take about 5 minutes to ready the room. 10 minutes later we were finally able to get in. The door was extremely hard to open. I had to put my entire weight into as it had been broken and never fully fixed. The floors/carpet were damp, there was leftover food in our fridge, the shower curtain had brown mildew all over the bottom, there was no shampoo or soap left in the room and you could see through the 2 towels (only 2 in the room for 3 people) that were in the room. Additionally, the pool/hot tub were closed for the entirity of our stay. I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ademola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

KORLA, martensville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed here numerous times , this time a lot of maintenance issues . Big storm when we arrived , seal in window broken , water was coming into room, front desk on duty was excellent in helping us out. Breakfast was ok , not as good as usual .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check in was at 3 however when we got there our room was not ready. We booked a suite as we needed a full size fridge. Had to wait 45 minutes to get the room I reserved. Toilet lid had to be taken off so we could flush the toilet. We did mention to front desk but was still not fixed upon our return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaitlyn

Liked: Staff & service
The staff at the front desk were great, but unfortunately several things happened. One, the blinds in my room were only half installed. I could only shut one, therefore light was emerging, as well as not having complete privacy. Second, there was a weird slippery feeling to the room (unsure if they cleaned it just recently or what), third, the bed was rather uncomfortable. Very hard, too hard. As well as the sheets didn’t seem to have been changed, or washed. It was a rather cheap night and I am unfortunately seeing why. The manager claimed there was only one housekeeper with over 40 dirty rooms, so he couldn’t offer me another room (unless I didn’t want AC) blinds for AC, tough call, right? Not the greatest stay, has potential, but needs work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caleb

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

Well rested over 2 night stay

Nice rooms, good ac in 207. Not so good door latch, have to pull hard to fit. Phone cord was missing also. Lee checked us in and was pleasant and helpful. Trevon who checked us out tried looking for a spare hair dryer for my wife as there were none. Props to him. Breakfast was decent with links bacon eggs and waffles. Good strong coffee also. Fitness room was nice with 4-5 pieces. Did not visit pool area although i was told the hot tub was open but not heating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katie R

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

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pool and hot tub out of order. Downfall as kids looked forward to swimming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susie

Travelled with family
I was concerned when the front desk employee read all the guest room numbers aloud when checking people in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025