Relax in the warm glow of Sonesta Essential Minot's lobby fireplace or unwind with a rejuvenating spa tub experience. Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy an invigorating workout at the gym.
North Dakota State Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Minot, ND (MOT-Minot Intl.) - 11 min drive
Minot Station - 8 min drive
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Train station drop-off (surcharge)
Train station pick-up (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Culver's - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings - 10 min walk
Badlands Grill - 3 min drive
About this property
Sonesta Essential Minot
When visiting Minot, Sonesta Essential Minot is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the fitness center or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
102 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
DONE
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
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE
Children
Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
DONE
Transfers
Train station shuttle from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM*
Bus station shuttle*
DONE
Offsite
Area shuttle within 10 miles*
Shopping center shuttle*
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
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.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
Four Points Minot
Four Points Sheraton Hotel Minot
Four Points Sheraton Minot
Sheraton Minot
Astoria Hotel Minot
Astoria Minot
Comfort Inn Hotel Minot
Comfort Inn Minot
Astoria Hotel Minot
Astoria Minot
Hotel Astoria Hotel Minot
Minot Astoria Hotel Hotel
Astoria Hotel Suites
Astoria
Hotel Astoria Hotel
Comfort Inn
Four Points by Sheraton Minot
Alamo Inn Hotel Minot
Alamo Inn Hotel
Alamo Inn Minot
Astoria Hotel
Astoria Hotel Suites
Comfort Inn
Four Points by Sheraton Minot
Comfort Inn Suites
Sonesta Essential Minot Hotel
Sonesta Essential Minot Minot
Sonesta Essential Minot Hotel Minot
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonesta Essential Minot offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonesta Essential Minot does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Minot?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Minot?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Minot?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sonesta Essential Minot and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Sonesta Essential Minot also has a fitness center.
What's the area around Sonesta Essential Minot like?
Sonesta Essential Minot is located a short 18-minute walk from Dakota Square Mall.
Have a question?
AI iconBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Sonesta Essential Minot Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Hot Tub
Bed
Shower
Water
Food
Building
Location
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great, well-stocked, and offered a variety of options. (34 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Great Hotel
Great place to stay.
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
The hotel manager staff-and employees were exceptionally helpful and polite. The room was clean comfortable with a nice firm bed. Hotel was conveniently located to everything you wanted to do. We look forward staying there again on our return home to visit.
Dean
Dean, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Good nite sleep
Check-in was quick and painless
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 25, 2025
We love this property the most in Minot!
Renae
Renae, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 22, 2025
Pool and hot tub out of order. Downfall as kids looked forward to swimming.
Laurie
Laurie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
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.
Caleb
Caleb, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 16, 2025
Breakfast buffet was terrible...we were down there soon after it opened and the hot food was cold.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 3, 2025
$75 extra for one night stay with elderly dog. Bathroom fan louder than a jet engine on take-off
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
Quick check in and friendly staff
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 7, 2025
Hotel ok. Breakfast limited and ok. Beds good.
Burdell
Burdell, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Great place to stay
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Annette
Annette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Rooms were large and very nice; clean; best motel I’ve stayed at and very reasonablely priced ❤️
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Deck d time staying . Rooms are nice and ckean. Breakfast was great!
KORLA
KORLA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Staff was friendly. We arrived a bit short on time for the continental breakfast and ended up going past the end time, the dront desk offered to bring us anything else.
Isabell
Isabell, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2025
Pool was down our whole trip, bathroom floors were sticky where we stayed and the glass fort for the shower was broken in a way. The place is nice and quiet as there was only about 4 other families that stayed there at the time.
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 11, 2025
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.
Travis
Travis, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 1, 2025
Sink was clogged and took 20 mins to drain, the AC is preset so no matter what temp you set it on, it’s always going to run at what ever temp they have it set on, be prepared to put a 100.00 incidentals on your card, was woke up at 8:30am by room service to clean my room even though check out wasn’t until 11am.
It was priced well, and it was clean. I will give it that.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Love staying there every time we are in Minot
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2024
Great place to stay for a night.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Breakfast was nice, room was awesome, location is very well located, the only thing I did not like is that the hot tub and pool were out of order and I was looking forward to use them to relax.
Vicky
Vicky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Easy stop.over location
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Best Hotel of The Trip
Awesome Hotel and great price. Will definitely stay there again
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Stayed 2 nights . Comfortable , clean and quiet. Staff was very nice . Thanks to Jarred and Samantha for correcting a booking error very quickly.
Breakfast was great! Many different options. Recommend staying here if visiting Minot
KORLA
KORLA, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2024
Rooms are good, but a bit dated, very comfortable and roomy