Name: River Hills Hotel
Address: 1000 Raintree Rd, Mankato, 56001, US

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Destini

Staff was kind and did their best to help. In general seemed understaffed and not allowed the budget to fix things correctly.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Jill

We had some issues checking in- given the wrong room type but the staff was very quick to make it right. Staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay

Family

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Jessica

The lady at the front desk was so kind. The hotel is in terrible condition though. All three of our group’s rooms had to be changed to a different floor due to stains, terrible smoky smell, and a broken door. Our new room after the switch smelled like someone just cooked food. Would never stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Tim

Breakfast was extremely minimal. Basic OJ, coffee, milk. Cereal, bread, and bagels that was about it. No hot foods of any type luckily there’s a Kwik trip down the street.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Norkyesha

Friendly staff, breakfast was good.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Jodi

There was no pool or exercise room like was stated on the site. Breakfast was pretty much gone when I got down there. The staff stood out by the front door smoking.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2026

Heidi

good breakfast

Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2026

Chris

Breakfast was 45 minutes late and cold

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2026

Sharon A

Needs some updating. Breakfast poor, nothing left at 8:15.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Dominic

The room was extremely comfortable, bizarrely so even. I've never stayed in a hotel that had a separate bedroom OR a fully functional kitchen, including: electric cooking range, cabinets full of non disposable dishes and cookware, AND a dishwasher. Weird place. Highly recommend. Great views if you face the forest too.

Self

2/10

Poor

01 May 2026

Caitlin

Junky scary run down not what the picture on hotels.com displayed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Carolyn

Clinique is the best! She made us feel like we were home. She’s warm, caring and very informative. I wish we could have stayed longer. If I’m ever back in the area, I will definitely be staying at the River Hill Hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2026

Michael

Nothing warm was presented.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Kristen

Close to restaurants and shops. Very clean. Staff was extremely kind and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Jacob

It's a good location, staff is friendly, breakfast Saturday morning was great.

4/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

Dawn

Overall did not present how rated. Room was very tired, appearing neglected. Furnace was a wall unit, which was very loud. Staff friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Courtney

Staff goes above and beyond. The place feels homey with its decorations!

4/10

Poor

09 Feb 2026

Adam

Good people at check in. Room was very substandard on cleanliness and I'm not a very picky person.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

30 Jan 2026

Scott

First impression was turning the light on with only one flickering bulb working, toilet didn't flush, stains everywhere, cold showers, no hot breakfast, tv out of service. \"Kitchenette\" only had one small dented broken handle pot. Bed felt like its been used by a 500 pound man for the last 10 years. I've stayed in much cheaper hotels where you would almost expect things like this but most of those places are nicer then here.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Nichole

Staff were great. Rooms were comfortable. Would stay again

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Jade

Courteous staff and wonderful service!

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2025

Marilyn

The facility was clean and partly renovated. Very new management has done a big transition, but missing small finishes. Refrigerator door opened in the wrong direction. Bathroom lightbulbs mismatched. Comfortable new bed, but only one side had a light, and no usb or plug nearby. Little fixes and property will earn another star. Meanwhile a pleasant and comfortable stop if you are not too fussy.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Nancy

Very nice hotel the entire hotel looked like it just had a major remodel. Everything was great, my room was very comfortable, great location

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

28 Sep 2025

Timmy

DO NOT stay here!!! MOLD

The room we booked wasn’t available. There was a portable fan blowing in our hallway. Our room smelled bad. There was MOLD on our chairs. The carpet was old and torn up. We did not even put our stuff in our room. The hotel refused a refund. And we had to make the ultimate choice not to stay there. Black mold on windows. Unknown substance on door to room!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Brian

Housekeeping needs to do much better. No toilet paper besides s half used roll. Landscaping looked unkempt. Pillow and pillowcase had a very noticeable fresh stain. Finally the front desk help was never at the front desk. You always had to dial 0 on the phone to get them to the desk. This isn't a complaint about them, but about the owners who don't seem to hire enough people to properly staff.

We need to get past the, \"We're just not going to clean as much now. Deal with it!\" attitude that took over during COVID. If you want 5 stars I need my room clean and stocked.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Catherine

Staff is amazing & friendly helpful, location great near so many things, shopping, hiking, water, entertainment. Rooms was clean comfortable and appointed well with kitchen, bedreom, livingroom with clicl clack sofa. Breakfast was delicious coffee always avaliable.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Jessica

💙

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2025

Tammy

The unit had a small kitchenette which was nice. My issue with this hotel is that I was traveling with a friend and had reserved a suite with two separate bedrooms. When I went to check in, they said they had me in a studio with three beds. I told them that wasn't what I had reserved. They apologized and said that the AC unit had gone out in the room two days prior and they had hoped it would be fixed in time. Even though I had booked through Expedia, they had me confirm my phone number they had. So, they could have called to warn me. I requested two separate standard rooms, but they said they were booked. I'll be returning to the area again in November and am not sure if I'll stay here. Other than that, the stay was Ok and staff were pleasant.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

02 Jul 2025

Margaret

Over priced, dirty, tried to reach out to management before reviewing no resolution - this is what $170+ a night gets you - old food in drawers, dirty stained furniture, non working appliances

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2025

Sabrina

When I arrive I ended up cleaning my whole room. From wiping off surfaces, vacuuming, and changing the sheets on the bed. Wiping down the futon that was fun of animal hair. I spent 1 night and moved to another hotel. When I called to talk to the manager Gail she never called me back. I called her twice. I would NOT recommend this hotel. The front desk staff Holly was great she did everything that she could have done but unfortunately I was not the only complaint that night but she handle things well. The managers do not care how this effects the paying customers as no manager was on site.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

Cheryl

It was really nice. The service was good.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2025

Scott

Nice people, not a great hotel

Front desk personnel were friendly but the hotel is old and it is showing it's age. Neither television received any channels and every time the AC turned on it sounded like someone dropped a tool box in the room. That meant that I did not get a very good night's sleep at all. There were also two temporary fans at either end of the hallway and a musty smell but no explanation was given. There are other hotels in the area, and I would recommend those instead.

Self

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2025

Rick

Rooms need a lot of work/updates, very run down.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

LaRisa

Check in was very friendly. Place is clean and appealing.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Thomas

Comfy but needs a refresh

This is still a good place to stay. Hotel could use a refresh. Been coming here for 20 years. Breakfast is so-so. There is no swimming pool. Beds are very comfortable. And, the service is excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Kristi

Excellent!!

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Carrie

The bath tub was not cleaned well, but everything else was great. The room was comfortable for our stay. I would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Judith

The green space at the back of the building made it feel like one was out in nature...but just down the road from the lical mall.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2025

Terri

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Abigail

Location was great. Cozy Christmas lobby area was beautiful.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2024

Douglas

Check-in was great, Check-out not so much.
They would not give me a receipt at check-out because I booked through you. Next time I'll book through the hotel.

Also the room had a lot of dead ladybugs and a few live ones. There were dishes and silverware in the dishwasher.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2024

Kaytea

wonderful place

so very comfy cozy.

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Nov 2024

Pam

I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone. The owner and manager refused to help me with a reservation issue even though they were on premise. Their reasoning was they were off duty. They did not return any of my calls either.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Melissa

Would recommend

Very comfortable, cozy place. Kitchenette in the room was great to have. Lobby and breakfast area were clean, comfortable, cozy, decorated nicely for the season. Front desk staff were extremely courteous and friendly. Pet friendly, nice back yard area for pets.
Would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Oct 2024

Kate

Pretty minamal things. No extra blankets and very hard bed. Clean though and a nice size. Friendly staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2024

Jeff

First lady when we tried for early check in was not very friendly. Second, lady was.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

21 Oct 2024

Georgina

Fine for people on the go who don't care for cleanliness and want a place to rest.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Jordanmarie

Love having a kitchen in the room.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2024

David A.

Property Needs Updating

The staff was very friendly, the lobby decor for fall was cute, and breakfast was OK. I slept well and the bed was comfortable and good hot water. However, the place needs updating and some better cleaning. There were mildew stains on the ceiling of the bathroom over the shower, the carpet was stained, the lampshades were peeling on the inside, and the door was slightly out of plumb (you had to push to get it to shut properly). Probably would pass staying here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2024

Jill

Easy check-in. Good size room.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2024

ELIZABETH

Oops.

Room was not ready for use. No toilet paper. No paper towels. No dishes or spoons. Dishwasher was broken. Ice maker was broken. No dish drain or dish soap. People were great about getting what i ask for though. Their idea of a hot breakfast was adding a waffle iron.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Wende

Good location.

We were there for the Mud Run at the Gun Club. The hotel is very quiet and modestly decorated.
The room needed freshening up. It is dated , the bed needs replaced and the pillows had a dirty smell like hair oils. The little room didn't have air and was stuffy. We removed the nice bed cover and used our own, as we knew the dog wouldn't stay in the bed we brought for her. The fridge could use a good scrubbing. Tables, but no lamps, odd. Breakfast had no proteins, all prepackaged sugar-type donuts etc. All in all, thank you for the stay.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2024

Karen

The staff both at check-in and out were great. The hotel needs some tlc. Our bathroom had no fan which seemed really odd. The sofa had fabric hanging down underneath. It was ok to sit on but that fabric made it look pretty dumpy. The walls are very thin. The folks next to us decided to start a party at 2am. We called the front desk so it did get better but still too noisy to sleep.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

shower

room smelt like tobacco and animals

shower did not work and drawing management's attention was originally not effective - front desk said to put a hand towel under the spout and something about holding the towel in place with duct tape.

A new front desk person (Tiffeny) got involved and was very helpful getting us a new room.

the lobby, front desk area and guest lunch areas were good.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

High Hopes...

The hotel looked great from the outside, but shows its age on the inside. We had a suite, which had a kitchenette with pots, pans, etc. They all were all very aged.

If it was recently painted, but they did not clean up their mistakes. Paint spots in several spots.

The bathroom door had an odd plastic circle stuck on to the outside of it. Upon further review it appears to be covering a hole in the door. I will not make any assumptions as to the source.

Several groups with children were staying and congregated in the common area with their chapperones. They were quite loud and made checking difficult (very noisy). Staff could have asked them to be more respectful of other guests.

Breakfast was also quite active with the group present. One set of parents had a difficult time using the high chair with even higher tables!

Also... no ice machines 😞

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2024

Steven

We checked in with Jessica. Over the top friendly, informative, seemed to truly enjoy her job. Interactions with her several times always smiling and accommodating. Room key didn't work. She made new keys and came upstairs to make sure they worked. Lady from housekeeping on our floor greeted me, asked if I needed anything. Asked her about a blow dryer. Instead of telling me to go to the front desk, she said she would get me one. Again with a big smile and positive attitude. Great experience. Place is showing it's age a bit but given the service we received we'll be staying at this hotel if they have rooms available.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2024

Shelly

Very friendly staff. Rooms were run down and out dated. Lamp broken, holes in walls and carpet needs replacing.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Great family hotel. Comfortable and fairly clean

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

24 Feb 2024

Pamela

Awful management/staff

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Aaron

Awesome hotel i highly recommend this hotel for any future stays

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2024

Merit

Good location. Good deal for what i needed.

I found myself in Mankato and needing a place to stay for the night. at 1 online and was able to get this right away. Great price great location. I wasn't expecting something akin to a sweet with all of the extras microwave refrigerator stove couch, T v ,separate room. Very nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2024

Theo

The room was very nice as well as the amenities. The staff was so friendly!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2024

Ibtisam

We stayed for two nights, and they didn't clean the room or make the beds or even put toilet paper.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Uncomfortable

Seemed clean enough but the beds/bedding were uncomfortable. The pillows were flat and the sheets were so worn they were see through. Remote for one of the TVs was missing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2023

Gloria

Lots of different types of rooms

Can't get actual doored bedroom suites with kitchens and living areas for under $150 anywhere else!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2023

Traci

Good stuff

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2023

Gloria

This is a very nice place at a great value. One of the only hotels around that have actual separate bedrooms from the living and kitchen area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2023

Karen

Comfortable and roomy.

Loved our room. Great table for playing cards. Fridge was slightly noisy. Not enough to bother me, so I slept in the same room as the fridge, and our 2nd bed was in a separate bedroom, so it didn’t bother my sister. Comfortable. Not a great breakfast, but a decent price for the room. I’d stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2023

Jerry

Quiet place

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2023

Stephanie

First time here, was a fancy hotel with kind staff and a very nice room, will look forward to coming again in the future.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2023

Lisa

Front staff was very friendly and helpful!! Love staying here!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2023

Timothy

Good value. Property was in generally good repair. Staff was attentive and helpful. The property is a bit isolated off the freeway and grounds were a bit shabby and in need of better care.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Josh

Okay stay

Excellent front desk service. Building is in need of repairs but otherwise everything was nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2023

Glenn

I was happy with the room the lady at front desk was very nice.

Business

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2023

Dale

This hotel is slightly rundown and needs some painting and change of carpets. It was an ok location and about 8 min drive to downtown.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

24 Sep 2023

Nancy

Dissatisfied customer

No upcoming reminders of hotel reservation booking. Poor customer service, got charged anyways because I couldn’t cancel my reservation. Never stayed at the hotel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2023

Elizabeth

I really liked that we had 2 separate rooms. And a kitchenette. Price was very reasonable. Only minus was the vent in the room. Everytime it turned on it sounded like a plane was starting up.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2023

Christopher

Great for the price

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Aug 2023

Carolyn

Advertised pool. Pool has been closed for 3 years. Patio area overgrown and unkempt.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2023

Julie

Nice place furniture needs updating. But over all nice.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2023

Krista

Great rooms for the price and we had fun playing games and pool. Will be back here for sure as to stay as daughters are in college here.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2023

Lisa

Great stay, excellent customer service

The staff was amazing, helpful and suburb. customer service. the room was nice, but the beds were a little uncomfortable. breakfast was ok, could use a little more variety.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2023

Kay

Great place to stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Oswald

The staff are very friendly and overall a quiet place to stay

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2023

Stephanie

Two of the doors had holes or were broken, the ceiling was peeling down, lamp was broken. When it was Grand Stay it was super nice, the pool has not been in use for 3 years, disappointing. The girl working front desk when we checked in was super nice & friendly. I'm not sure if I will stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

Elizabeth

The room was cool and comfortable, we slept great, the staff was really friendly and there is a cool eclectic vibe about the place. Nothing fancy but everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

Amy

Great location. Spacious rooms and very accommodating staff. Property is showing some wear and tear, but it is still a great value for the price. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

Heidi

Very nice staff, quick check in and out. Full hot breakfast. Beautiful patio area.

Business_and_leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

KRISTI

Clean Hotel. Convenient to find from the highway. Staff was friendly

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

28 May 2023

James

To start with, the A/C was broken anf there fore it was warm all nigh. Secondly the property was in a need of mowing. t

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2023

Kelcie

Property was a little outdated but the staff was friendly, rooms were clean and and in good condition! Would recommend to a friend.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

19 May 2023

Jerry

No staff at the front desk. Not friendly. The place is worn out, kitchen was bad, safety on the door broken. Needs a major reno

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2023

Michael

Lobby was very nice and room clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2023

Denise

The lobby and patio areas are very large with lots of seating to use for group activities
pool table was lots of fun

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2023

Linda

Super Friendly Staff

The host who created us and checked us in was super friendly. She honestly seemed to care that we would have a good stay (Nice!)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2023

Chad

Rooms were fine and staff was very helpful and friendly

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2023

Kaye

We loved the set up and amenities of the room. Breakfast was a nice bonus!

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2023

sue

The beds were comfy and breakfast was decent. The rooms need some updating, but the price was right!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 May 2023

David

Hotel notified me three days before reservation that Expedia reservation would not be honored. I will no longer ever use Expedia to rent a hotel room.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2023

Rachel

I liked that it had 2 rooms for privacy during sleeping. The outside looked more updated than the room, but the room was clean and very nice to stay in.

Leisure Family_with_children