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A spacious cafe with large windows, wooden tables, and a stone wall.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table. There are large windows with arched tops, a stone wall, and a view of the outside.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and hanging lights.

A lobby with stone walls, a fireplace, seating areas, and a bar.

1. Lora

3.1 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Leanne

P17,981

P20,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A view through a window of a parking lot with a building in the background.

A restaurant with a checkered floor, red curtains, and chandeliers. Tables are set with white tablecloths and red napkins.

A formal living room with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a large vase with flowers.

A white double door with two wreaths, a statue, and Christmas lights.

2. Lowell Inn

2.9 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Matthew

P9,872

P11,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

A bar with Guinness and Harp beer signs, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a sign reading "WATER STREET" and a digital display.

A brick building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a Christmas tree.

3. Water Street Inn

2.9 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

patricia

P9,470

P10,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sign above the desk that says "Royal Inn Welcome".

A showerhead with water flowing from it.

A hotel room with a desk, a telephone, a lamp, and a television displaying a welcome message.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a sign for Royal Inn.

4. Royal Inn - Hudson I-94

13.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Tom Van

P4,904

P5,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A Comfort Suites hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a yellow ottoman.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue and white striped carpet, a large window with a view of the outside, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a seating area with a blue sofa and a yellow armchair.

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

5. Comfort Suites Hudson I-94

14.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Rabecka

P6,773

P7,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television.

A Hampton Inn Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

An indoor pool with no diving signs, a lifeguard chair, and a pool lift.

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

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Hudson

14.7 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Louis

P7,139

P7,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling, a staircase, and a snack bar with various packaged goods.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hudson I-94 by IHG

13.6 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Marla

P6,964

P7,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A restaurant with a stone facade and a red entrance.

An outdoor patio with seating, umbrellas, and a stone fireplace.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a console table with decorative items.

8. Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn

16.7 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Betsy

P7,714

P8,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A Sheraton hotel with a central fountain, large windows, and a brick facade.

A hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

An outdoor dining area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas, surrounded by brick walls and potted plants.

9. Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel

20.3 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Daniel

P8,399

P9,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a central round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A cozy living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

10. Ironwood Lodge, Lake Elmo, Series by Marriott

18 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Julie

P8,393

P9,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a separate hot tub area, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a Starbucks coffee machine.

A reception area with wooden panel walls and two reception counters.

11. Courtyard by Marriott St Paul Woodbury

18.4 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Viktoriia

P6,867

P7,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a couch, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a kitchenette.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a signboard.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork on the wall, and a small table with decorative items.

12. Comfort Inn Saint Paul East

18.2 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Song

P5,890

P6,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel entrance with a covered lobby, multiple floors, and a prominent 'La Quinta' sign.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a green cushioned bench, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

An indoor water slide with a transparent tube and an orange slide, surrounded by a pool area with a tiled floor and a few chairs.

A reception area with a large 'WOODBURY' sign on the wall, a staircase, and two reception desks.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Paul-Woodbury

20.2 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Jackson

P6,867

P7,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a wine rack, and a bar area.

A sign for 'SWiRL WINE CLUB SHOP BAR' with a flower bed in front.

A hotel with a brick facade, a flag, and a parking lot with cars.

14. Afton House Inn

20 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

DIANE

P8,455

P9,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, and framed pictures of landscapes.

A two-story building with a red exterior and a small tower-like structure.

A compact living space with a blue armchair, a microwave, a refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a lamp.

A small, furnished room with a green sofa, a wooden table, a small armchair, a bed, and a wooden cabinet with a television.

15. Hudson Inn & Suites

14 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Terry

P5,121

P6,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A buffet setup with various food items and a beverage station.

A snack and drink kiosk with shelves stocked with various snacks and a refrigerated drink dispenser.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple parking spaces, and a welcoming entrance.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Paul Oakdale/Woodbury

18.1 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

rich

P6,440

P7,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and snow-covered surroundings.

A formal dining area with round tables, white tablecloths, and black napkins.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small side table, a chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Paul-Woodbury by IHG

17.3 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Denise

P7,404

P8,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, air conditioning units, and a sign reading "Best Western PLUS".

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the walls.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a sign indicating an exit.

A hotel lobby with a coffee station, a snack bar, and a reception desk.

18. Best Western Plus Hudson I-94

14.8 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Miriam

P5,853

P6,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and blue umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a framed floral artwork on the wall.

A brick building with a covered entrance and a sign for AmeriInn Motel & Suites.

A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a wooden table, and a patterned rug.

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Stillwater

6.3 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Melissa

P5,750

P6,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Stillwater MN

5.7 km from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Chester

P5,546

P6,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lora	9.4 Exceptional 790 reviews	View
Lowell Inn	8.8 Excellent 515 reviews	View
Water Street Inn	8.2 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Royal Inn - Hudson I-94	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Hudson I-94	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View

Top St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

10/10 Excellent

"This place was amazing"

Water Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our room with a balcony overlooking the St Croix River. We were in walking distance of all the fun shops and restaurants in downtown Stillwater."

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful!!!"

Celeste of St Paul

10/10 Excellent

"Close to the Grand Casino Arena. Not the best area but Hotel was very nice, friendly and clean."

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for activity at arena. Will book again for the next event."

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East

8/10 Good

"Overall it’s a pleasant stay."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay in a quality hotel with all the amenities required. Nice staff that were very helpful."

Other attractions near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

A wooden bench overlooking a calm lake surrounded by trees.

St. Croix State Park

9.6/10 (60 reviews)

You can take time to visit St. Croix State Park during your travels to Stillwater. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A bridge with two towers, a crane, and a netted area by the water.

Lowell Park

9.4/10 (101 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lowell Park, a lovely green space in Stillwater. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum in Stillwater. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Warden's House Museum

8.6/10 (28 reviews)

Find out about the history of Stillwater with a stop at Warden's House Museum. Stroll along the lakeside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Lift Bridge Brewing Company

9.4/10 (138 reviews)

You can take time to visit Lift Bridge Brewing Company during your travels to Stillwater. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Loggers Trail Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Grant at Loggers Trail Golf Course. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Long Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Lake during your travels in Stillwater. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Saint Croix Vineyards

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Saint Croix Vineyards during your travels to Grant. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area is located in Stillwater. Travelers like this family-friendly area for its restaurants and bars. You'll find 86 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

Water Street Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a fitness center. It's located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area. Other good options in the area include Wingate by Wyndham St. Paul/Oakdale/Woodbury and DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East.

How many hotels can I expect to find near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area.

What can I see and do near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area?

Explore nature at Lowell Park and Long Lake. St. Croix State Park, Saint Croix Vineyards, and Lift Bridge Brewing Company are worth a stop while you're in the area. Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum, Loggers Trail Golf Course, and Warden's House Museum are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area hotels

1. Lora

2. Lowell Inn

3. Water Street Inn

4. Royal Inn - Hudson I-94

5. Comfort Suites Hudson I-94

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Hudson

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hudson I-94 by IHG

8. Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn

9. Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel

10. Ironwood Lodge, Lake Elmo, Series by Marriott

11. Courtyard by Marriott St Paul Woodbury

12. Comfort Inn Saint Paul East

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Paul-Woodbury

14. Afton House Inn

15. Hudson Inn & Suites

16. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Paul Oakdale/Woodbury

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Paul-Woodbury by IHG

18. Best Western Plus Hudson I-94

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Stillwater

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Stillwater MN

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Top St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

Water Street Inn

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Celeste of St Paul

Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

Other attractions near St. Croix Islands State Recreation Area

St. Croix State Park

Lowell Park

Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum

Warden's House Museum

Lift Bridge Brewing Company

Loggers Trail Golf Course

Long Lake

Saint Croix Vineyards

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