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A garden with a stone pathway, a fire pit, and a pond.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a mirror. There is a door leading to another room.

A house with a garage, a lawn with a stone feature, and two parked vehicles.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and various kitchen items on the counter.

1. Meisterhaus Bed & Breakfast

10.4 mi from Lake Francis

Matthew

£72

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, a play area, and a view of the outside through the glass doors.

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, and a large window with a view. There are four chairs and a small table in the center.

A modern lobby with a vending machine, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a gray and white bedspread, a green accent wall, a desk with a chair, and a small seating area with a sofa.

2. Motel 6 Mankato, MN

12.3 mi from Lake Francis

Ryan

£58

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Towneplace Suites" and a covered outdoor area with seating.

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

12.8 mi from Lake Francis

Susan

£103

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A courtyard with rows of white chairs and tables, a pool, and a Marriott hotel building in the background.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A modern bar area with a curved white countertop, bar stools, and a variety of beverages in glass cases.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a water feature, and a pergola with string lights.

4. Courtyard Mankato Marriott

12.8 mi from Lake Francis

Corey

£82

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A conference room with a television, tables, chairs, a Pepsi vending machine, and an exit sign.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with carpeted floors and white walls.

A motel sign in front of a single-story building with a red roof and beige siding.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel dispenser, and a trash bin.

5. Guardian Inn

12 mi from Lake Francis

Maheshkumar Tanajirao

£57

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A breakfast buffet area with labeled stations for hot food, bakery, and grab & go options.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

12.2 mi from Lake Francis

Matthew

£85

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a coffee station, a refrigerator, and blue chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow chairs and a tiled floor.

A modern kitchen with a curved counter, a coffee machine, and a fruit display.

A corner market with refrigerated and non-refrigerated shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and household items.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato

12.5 mi from Lake Francis

George

£73

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls. There are large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

A modern lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, seating, and a barbecue grill.

8. Candlewood Suites Mankato East By Ihg

12.6 mi from Lake Francis

Sara

£94

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A banquet table set for a formal event, with chairs and table settings.

A building with a sign reading "Legends Bar & Grill" above a stone facade.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN

12.3 mi from Lake Francis

Deborah

£85

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A lobby with a modern design, featuring a patterned carpet, a seating area with green chairs, a black sofa, and a wooden reception desk.

A flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall above a fireplace, displaying a weather forecast.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV screen.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by chairs and tables, and illuminated windows.

10. Grandstay Hotel and Suites

12.4 mi from Lake Francis

avi

£76

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a tiled floor.

An outdoor patio area with a picnic table and a small covered seating area.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

12.8 mi from Lake Francis

James

£53

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in island, and a dining area with a bar.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a barbecue area, and a view of trees with autumn foliage.

A River Hills Hotel sign with a modern building in the background.

A room with two beds, a red leather sofa, a small table, and a bookshelf.

12. River Hills Hotel

12.9 mi from Lake Francis

Barbara

£107

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a sink.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and framed pictures on the walls.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, several chairs, and tables arranged for guests.

A staircase with wooden railings and blue carpeted steps.

13. American Motel

12.8 mi from Lake Francis

Tom

£52

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A stone-walled indoor pool area with a built-in hot tub, a metal handrail, and a potted plant.

A reception area with a Baymont Inn & Suites sign, a reception desk, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, including pastries and fruits, and a coffee station.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, seating area, and a lifeguard stand.

14. Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

12.6 mi from Lake Francis

James

£43

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Francis

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Meisterhaus Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Motel 6 Mankato, MN	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato	9.8 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Courtyard Mankato Marriott	9.2 Wonderful 636 reviews	View
Guardian Inn	8.8 Excellent 28 reviews	View

Top Lake Francis Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

8/10 Good

"It would have been nice to have a toaster for the pop tarts. Breakfast is a little on the light side but ok"

Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay I’d do it again"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN

10/10 Excellent

"The location and local options made the stay more positive. Staff was polite and helpful."

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was fine"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean. Breakfast option was good."

Courtyard Mankato Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room helpful staff"

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed or stay as we have in the past."

Cabins overlooking the lake Sakatah, bordering the state trail

10/10 Excellent

"The cabin was very clean and smelled wonderful when we walked in. We enjoyed 2 nights of perfect weather sitting out by the fire looking at the lake with the geese and pelicans, and the fish jumping. The cabin was the perfect little retreat to just decompress!"

Peaceful Place by the Lake Near Cleveland MN

10/10 Excellent

"Sherry was wonderful to work with, very quick with responding to questions, and was very up front and organized. We were looking for a pet friendly house that would fit multiple people as well and this was it! The big yard was wonderful! And location was good too! We had a wedding in Le Suer that weekend! Thank you again to Sherry! It was a great stay!"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Francis?

Lake Francis is located in Elysian. You'll find 11 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Francis?

Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East 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 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Lake Francis. Other good choices around the area include Motel 6 Mankato, MN and AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Lake Francis?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Francis.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Francis, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Francis.

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Our top choices for Lake Francis hotels

1. Meisterhaus Bed & Breakfast

2. Motel 6 Mankato, MN

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mankato

4. Courtyard Mankato Marriott

5. Guardian Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato

8. Candlewood Suites Mankato East By Ihg

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN

10. Grandstay Hotel and Suites

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

12. River Hills Hotel

13. American Motel

14. Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

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Top Lake Francis Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Mankato, MN

Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN

AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Mankato East by IHG

Courtyard Mankato Marriott

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato

Cabins overlooking the lake Sakatah, bordering the state trail

Peaceful Place by the Lake Near Cleveland MN

Other attractions near Lake Francis

Lake Tustin

Lake Elysian

Lily Lake

Madison Lake

Duck Lake

Lake Tetonka

Murphy Wildlife Management Area

Lake Ballantyne

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