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Aurora Staples Inn

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian guest house near Ice Castle

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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303 N. Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN, 55082
  • Place, Lowell Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ice Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (Carriage House)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 545 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (Giverny)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 317 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Peacock Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 271 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Riverview Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 368 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (St. Croix Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Stillwater

Heart of Stillwater.Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Ice Castle and Lowell Park. Saint Croix Vineyards is within 6 miles (10 km) and Willow River State Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lowell Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ice Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Willow River State Park - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Somerset Amphitheater - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 27 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪P.D. Pappy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ziggy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Grill & Malt Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Melt Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Aurora Staples Inn

3-star Victorian guest house near Ice Castle
As a guest of Aurora Staples Inn, you'll find a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Stillwater guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1892
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Aurora Staples Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Aurora Staples Inn to the airport?

Aurora Staples Inn is 22.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aurora Staples Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aurora Staples Inn.

How close is Aurora Staples Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 10.4 mi (16-min drive) from Brown's Beach.

Does Aurora Staples Inn offer free breakfast?

Aurora Staples Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aurora Staples Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Aurora Staples Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Aurora Staples Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Aurora Staples Inn have a pool?

Aurora Staples Inn does not have a pool.

Does Aurora Staples Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Aurora Staples Inn to downtown Stillwater?

Aurora Staples Inn is 0.2 mi away from Stillwater.

Aurora Staples Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 244 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda, North Mankato

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aurora Staples was very quaint, with beautifully preserved Victorian architecture. It was clean and quiet, and within walking distance to restaurants and shops downtown. Rachelle was a wonderful and accommodating hostess. My husband and I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie, Omaha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is no staff at this location. You let yourself in with a code. You had to go to the Lowell Inn for breakfast. No ice or wine glasses available. Our room had jetted tub but no shower. This is advertised as a bed and breakfast but since there were no host in my mind should not be advertised as such.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay! Great service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely carriage house!

The carriage house was very spacious with a lovely tub and shower. The bed was very comfy. We never met the owners. That part felt kind of impersonal. They were out of ice (per text) and there was no water supplied in our room like there was in the house. Otherwise, the room had most of what we needed. The breakfast coupon was for a truly spectacular restaurant with incredible service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke N

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place and nice hosts. We had a great time. Hope to be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great one night stay to celebrate our Anniversary. The Gvierney room was so comfortable, the bed was soft and we enjoyed the jetted bathtub. Would definitely book it again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Fort Worth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Getaway

We booked the St Croix Suite to celebrate a milestone birthday with mom/adult daughter. The room was lovely with a seating area and fireplace, so we settled in before walking to a nearby restaurant for dinner. It was dark, but we felt safe. A good hill climb, and more time relaxing. We didn't use the hot tub, but it is big enough for two. The bed was a King, and very comfortable. You do not feel movement of the other person, and we slept great. I would definitely book here again!! Also breakfast at the Lowell inn, just down the hill was delicious. We both ordered the eggs benedict and were not disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommandations
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful inn. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the jetted tub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front door has no lock-broken. No shower in room-hand held in whirlpool tub. Old sheets and pilllow cases. Worn out bench seat. No housekeeping. Lighting in stairways is minimal. Noisy room. Drafty window air conditioner on sides of window.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kathy, ZUMBROTA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love old houses This one is a meticulously kept architectural dream . Well kept and wonderfully decorated. Bed was comfy. Breakfast at the Lowel inn was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful visit to the Aurora Staples. It was just a little away from the main area, so it was quiet and convenient. Very Charming. We stayed in the Riverview room which had a small porch and a hanging swing. Very nicely decorated. Touchless entry was convenient and flexible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house and porch. I recommend that a door be added to the Riverside Suite bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Contactless entry was easy with passcode. Only available beverages were a kureg coffee maker and bottled water in fridge. Did get voucher for breakfast at a nearby restaurant. Recommend for those who like victorian style B&Bs. Lovely old furniture and decor. Bed was king and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024