Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Lift Bridge Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Willow River State Park - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
Getting around
Saint Paul Union Depot - 27 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Cajun Club - 9 min drive
Freight House - 10 min walk
Nelson's Ice Cream - 13 min walk
Oasis Cafe - 18 min walk
Charlie's Irish Pub - 8 min walk
About this property
Aurora Staples Inn
Guesthouse near Ice Castle
Located close to Lowell Park and Saint Croix Vineyards, Aurora Staples Inn provides a garden, a library, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing at this guesthouse. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
Free self parking
Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and 1 meeting room
Outdoor furniture, wedding services, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as private spa tubs and fireplaces, in addition to perks like premium bedding and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Canoeing
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Ski equipment rentals
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Fireplace in lobby
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
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Fireplace
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Private spa tub
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora Staples Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Aurora Staples Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Aurora Staples Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Aurora Staples Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Aurora Staples Inn located?
Located in the heart of Stillwater, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Ice Castle and Lowell Park. Saint Croix Vineyards and Willow River State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Aurora Staples Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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.
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.
The property is quaint and rustic. Very close to downtown and very walkable to all things. If you are coming from out of town and Uber-ed from the airport as we did, there are little options to assist with luggage. They did ultimately let us check in early which was helpful. However, if you assume you can drop your bags prior to check in, that is not an option. It states BnB but the breakfast is at another hotel a few blocks away and you have to make reservations 24 hours in advance. Also, the check in check out is all done on your own. Feels more like a shared air bnb than a BnB. Nothing wrong with this but it’s not as transparent online.
Super comfortable room. Beautiful house. Everyone was quiet the night I stayed there. Walking distance to the central district. The sun room off the Riverside Suite has a nice table for work and the territorial view is quite pleasant. Would stay there again.
Exceeded our expectations! The photos do not do justice! After staying here, I could never go back to a traditional hotel. We didn’t want to leave our room! The views, the character, and cozy atmosphere were out of this world. The complimentary breakfast was at a separate location, but was the cherry on top of an amazing stay! WE CANT WAIT TO VISIT AGAIN!
Beautiful, stayed in the carriage house didn't make it into the main house. Was disappointed that the breakfast wasn't at the house. Breakfast was at the Lowell inn a couple blocks away reservation was required. Didn't see anywhere on the website that breakfast would be else where. Probably wouldn't have booked as it defeats the purpose for us.
This is our second stay here with my daughter as a mom-daughter overnight. The inn is pleasant and the location is great. The room was too hot, which made it difficult to sleep at times. The St. Croix suite was lovely. Would stay there again. I do miss the morning breakfast as the breakfast at the nearby restaurant was lacking.