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A hotel room with a wooden table, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A buffet with labeled containers of turkey sausage and cookies.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG

13.4 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Hillary

￥15,885

￥18,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a building with a balcony.

A pool area with clear glass walls, a smaller pool, and lounge chairs.

A breakfast bar with a variety of pastries and fruits, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone pillar entrance and a clear view of the lobby area.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsbluff

13.8 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Ron

￥21,091

￥24,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a lamp, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a 'Welcome' entrance, handicap parking, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a desk with a lamp.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center

14.7 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Ross

￥17,927

￥20,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A conference room with long tables, chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A kitchen with a pizza box, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A view through a window of a town with buildings and a snow-covered hill in the background.

4. Powerhouse on Broadway

15.3 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Ashley

￥17,849

￥20,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a sofa.

A bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and a beverage dispenser.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk in the background.

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign indicating it's a hotel and suites.

5. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Gering/Scottsbluff

17.8 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Mark

￥18,557

￥21,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A covered patio with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a grill area.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with carpeted floors and light fixtures on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a heater, a phone, and a mirror.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, a sign for the Monument Inn & Suites, and a potted plant.

6. Monument Inn & Suites

18 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Tina

￥12,425

￥15,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and a lamp.

A tray with three bottles of essential oils and a book on a wooden surface.

A living room with a sofa, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a prominent "HOTEL" sign, a red exterior, and a covered entrance.

7. Arcadia Hotel

16.2 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

DAVID

￥15,571

￥18,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A living room with a wooden table, two chairs, a red sofa, a brown armchair, a television, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a mirrored wall.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a window with a view.

8. Quality Inn Scottsbluff

13.3 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Charles

￥13,576

￥15,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views through arched windows, a clock on the wall, and a door leading outside.

A long, narrow hallway with patterned carpet, white walls, and doors on one side.

9. Econo Lodge Scottsbluff

13.3 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Lisa

￥10,852

￥13,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with a large metallic knight sculpture, patterned sofas, and a tiled floor.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, a cross, and a castle painting.

A lobby with two red patterned chairs, a small round table, and a patterned rug.

A room with two beds, each with red bedding and white pillows.

10. The Castle Inn

14.2 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

DAVID

￥14,155

￥16,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A kitchen counter with various breakfast items, a coffee maker, and a fire extinguisher.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.

A single-story building with a covered entrance and a small tree in front.

A reception desk with a calendar, a small plant, and a decorative elephant.

11. Capri Motel

15.9 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Paula

￥10,223

￥11,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 797 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsbluff	9.0 Wonderful 770 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center	9.0 Wonderful 842 reviews	View
Powerhouse on Broadway	9.8 Exceptional 151 reviews	View
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Gering/Scottsbluff	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Minatare Lake State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsbluff

10/10 Excellent

"Know problem everything was well maintained people were very nice"

Monument Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms. Very nice staff."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Super nice hotel. Everything was super nice. Clean room, lots of space in the room. Near restaurants, convenient to highway. Great staff. Great breakfast. What more could you ask for?"

Quality Inn Scottsbluff

10/10 Excellent

"Dope"

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Gering/Scottsbluff

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean towels was seen theu were well used but other wise the breakfast was good and there was enough parking."

Arcadia Hotel

8/10 Good

"The property was very clean and bed was comfortable. I just had trouble adjusting the hot and cold on the shower, otherwise I had a very comfortable stay."

The Castle Inn

8/10 Good

"Was well established, been around for years, quiet."

8 Mi to Scotts Bluff Nat'l Monument: Family Home

8/10 Good

"Interior house was clean comfortable. Back yard pretty much unusable."

Other attractions near Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

A narrow canyon with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation.

Monument Valley Pathway

9.0/10 (74 reviews)

You can take time to visit Monument Valley Pathway during your travels to Gering. While in the area, you can find time to visit its monuments.

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A large rock formation under a starry night sky.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

9.6/10 (331 reviews)

Drive to scenic viewpoints, review interesting exhibits and hike along trails well-trodden by American pioneers on their way west in the 1800s.

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Central Park

8.6/10 (34 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Central Park, a lovely green space in Scottsbluff. While in the area, you can find time to visit its monuments.

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West Nebraska Arts Center

8.2/10 (28 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at West Nebraska Arts Center on your trip to Scottsbluff. While in the area, you can find time to visit its monuments.

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Riverside Discovery Center

8.6/10 (42 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Riverside Discovery Center during your vacation in Scottsbluff? While in the area, you can find time to visit its monuments.

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Monument Shadows Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Gering at Monument Shadows Golf Course. Take some time to visit the monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Legacy of the Plains Museum

9.2/10 (73 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Legacy of the Plains Museum during your trip to Gering. While in the area, you can find time to visit its monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Minatare Lake State Recreation Area?

Minatare Lake State Recreation Area is located in Minatare. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Minatare Lake State Recreation Area?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsbluff is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area. Other good options in the area include Hotel 21 & Co. and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Minatare Lake State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Minatare Lake State Recreation Area.

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