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Sonesta Essential Minot

2.0 star property
Hotel in Minot with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Front of property
Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Basic Suite, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Room amenity

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 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 the neighborhood

Minot

Located within a mile (2 km) of Dakota Square Mall, Sonesta Essential Minot is within 2 miles (3 km) of Trinity Medical Group. This hotel has 102 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Dakota Square Mall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Trinity Medical Group - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Trinity Health Hospital - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • North Dakota State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Minot State University - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Minot Station - 8 min drive
  • Minot, ND (MOT-Minot Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Badlands Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mi Mexico - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Minot

Hotel in Minot with free breakfast and a fitness center
Sonesta Essential Minot features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
40-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Coffee makers, free local calls, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available 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.

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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 transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 mi
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (36 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (24 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 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 are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-7:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sonesta Essential Minot?

Sonesta Essential Minot provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Minot?

As of Dec 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Minot on Dec 7, 2025 start from $62.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Sonesta Essential Minot?

This hotel is located in Minot within a short 18-minute walk of Dakota Square Mall. You'll also find North Dakota State Fairgrounds and Scandinavian Heritage Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sonesta Essential Minot?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Sonesta Essential Minot have a casino on the premises?

No, Sonesta Essential Minot doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sonesta Essential Minot?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from October 16 2025 until January 23 2026 (subject to change).

Is Sonesta Essential Minot a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Sonesta Essential Minot?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sonesta Essential Minot feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Sonesta Essential Minot offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Sonesta Essential Minot allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Sonesta Essential Minot for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night.

Does Sonesta Essential Minot have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Sonesta Essential Minot?

The closest major airport to Sonesta Essential Minot is Minot, ND (MOT-Minot Intl.), which is 4.5 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sonesta Essential Minot?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sonesta Essential Minot.

Sonesta Essential Minot Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 773 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 773 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 773 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 773 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 773 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Amenities
It was good for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is inexperienced room had plugged sink Public bathrooms unattended Pool was in operational No coffee in morning everyday out waiting for 40 minutes Glue and apoxy smell in throughout the floor fixing door But desk attendants was watching saving hope
Room door entire stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okayish… with lots of cons.

1st room I got had a blackout blind ripped out/missing. I was offered a different room. 2nd room the bathroom fan was super loud and it took five minutes for the sink light to fully brighten. I love pooping in the dark since there’s no light near the toilet. The ac/heat register fan clicked very loudly that I had to wear earplugs to sleep. One of the lights on the wall had a broken cfl light in it. The main door to the hallway, you had to pull really hard to get the door handle mechanism to function to open the door, really needs replaced. And lastly for the cons… the stupid azz smoke detector had flashing green led lights that would light up the room including right into your eyes if you were laying towards it. Overall the room was quiet and the bed was firm but comfy to sleep. As for the property, eh a door on the north side that should be a keyed lock isn’t locking, free to move in and out. The outdoor lounge area is right next to the loud ac fans, one of the two elevators was out of service, the pool was out of service (saw another review that said it was closed over 6 months ago) Also saw on the 1st floor at the west side stairs that that there was an emergency door that was left open and there was a sign saying “keep closed for safety of patrons” Honestly, I won’t come back to stay.. staff was nice and courteous… mgmt and owners of the place don’t care because things ain’t fixed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good nite sleep

Check-in was quick and painless
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast buffet was terrible...we were down there soon after it opened and the hot food was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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