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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 gym with exercise equipment, a wooden floor, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

13.4 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Hillary

₩134,160

₩155,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A bottle of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey on a bar counter with two glasses.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of a desert landscape.

A spacious, elegantly furnished living area with a high ceiling and exposed beams, featuring a bar area with a wine rack and stools, a plush sofa set, and ornate lighting fixtures.

2. Hotel 21 & Co.

16.8 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Tim

₩169,042

₩196,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a reception desk.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsbluff

13.8 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Katherine

₩167,834

₩194,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a large bed, and a desk.

4. Powerhouse on Broadway

15.3 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Ashley

₩179,117

₩207,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and lounge chairs.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center

14.7 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Julia

₩141,914

₩164,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a mural on the wall, and a counter with a television.

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

6. Monument Inn & Suites

18 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Eden

₩105,986

₩128,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 hotel corridor with a colorful carpet, a small red house-like decoration, and green plants.

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

₩132,818

₩154,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 furnished living room with a red wall, two framed artworks, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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.

8. Quality Inn Scottsbluff

13.3 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Charles

₩119,966

₩139,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a brown sofa, a small table, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

9. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Gering/Scottsbluff

17.8 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

DIANA

₩158,295

₩184,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with chairs, and a large door with a view of the street.

10. Econo Lodge Scottsbluff

13.3 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Lisa

₩92,570

₩115,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dresser with various items on top.

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

Joshua

₩100,620

₩116,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 792 reviews	View
Hotel 21 & Co.	9.6 Exceptional 541 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsbluff	9.0 Wonderful 767 reviews	View
Powerhouse on Broadway	9.8 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center	9.0 Wonderful 832 reviews	View

Top Minatare Lake State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsbluff

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean"

Monument Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Older hotel convenient to Scotts Bluff. Breakfast was good. Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent Hotel! Great location, friendly staff, comfortable bed, clean, and breakfast offered had great options!"

Arcadia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"An older hotel but very clean and comfortable. I appreciate the staff who were warm and welcoming."

Capri Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

The Castle Inn

8/10 Good

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

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

10/10 Excellent

"Very thankful we were able to stay at this beautiful house!"

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?

Monument Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 11.2 mi (18 km) from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area. Other good options in the area include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG and Econo Lodge Scottsbluff.

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Minatare Lake State Recreation Area?

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