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

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

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

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

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsbluff

13.8 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Jerome

฿3,599

฿4,175 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

A reception desk with two computer stations, a sign for Holiday Inn Express Suites, and a vending machine.

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

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

13.4 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Hillary

฿2,924

฿3,392 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

3. Hotel 21 & Co.

16.8 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Todd

฿4,235

฿4,933 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Monument Inn & Suites

18 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

David

฿2,390

฿2,918 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Gering/Scottsbluff

17.8 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Gordy

฿2,957

฿3,445 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

6. Powerhouse on Broadway

15.3 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Andrea

฿4,484

฿5,201 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. Arcadia Hotel

16.2 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

DAVID

฿2,991

฿3,485 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

8. Quality Inn Scottsbluff

13.3 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Charles

฿2,828

฿3,281 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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

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

Hector

฿2,989

฿3,691 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A building with a stone facade and a sign that reads "The Castle Inn."

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

10. The Castle Inn

14.2 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

DAVID

฿3,025

฿3,509 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A campsite with a fire pit, RVs, and a trailer in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A red building with a sign reading "Legacy of the Plains Museum".

A coffee bar with a coffee machine, cups, and a clock on the wall.

11. Circle S Lodge

17.3 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

John

฿1,983

฿2,310 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel sign with 'CAPRI' and 'EXTENDED STAY' indicating the name and type of accommodation.

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.

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

12. Capri Motel

15.9 km from Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Paula

฿1,966

฿2,281 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Minatare Lake State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Scottsbluff	9.0 Wonderful 782 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 801 reviews	View
Hotel 21 & Co.	9.6 Exceptional 569 reviews	View
Monument Inn & Suites	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Gering/Scottsbluff	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Minatare Lake State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

The Castle Inn

8/10 Good

"Was adequte and had what we needed."

Powerhouse on Broadway

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful"

Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Love it there clean rooms and the pool was amazing"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very clean hotel that is very inviting. The rooms are roomy and the beds are super comfortable. The breakfast buffet is one of the best...not just one of those grab and go confidential ones. But they had biscuits and gravy, eggs, pancakes, sausage and a variety of other options. Top notch for sure. I would definitely come back and stay."

Capri Motel

8/10 Good

"Facility is old but it was very clean. Did provide small microwave and fridge. Friendly staff. Be aware that it is not far from the railroad tracks so passing trains were heard."

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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Three cyclists on a paved path with a grassy field and a rocky mountain in the background.

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 enjoy a show 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 meet the animals who call Riverside Discovery Center home during your trip to 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 in 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, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best place 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 traveller 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 choices around 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, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Minatare Lake State Recreation Area.

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