Riverside Inn

2.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Aerial view
Banquet hall

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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118 3rd Street South, Cold Spring, MN, 56320
  • Place, Grasshopper Chapel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, The Ledge Amphitheater
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint John's University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Honeymoon Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Queen plus Single Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Riverside Inn

Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a sauna and a hot tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
Riverside Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Features at Riverside Inn include free breakfast, WiFi in public areas and self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and a computer
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • 18.2 miles (29.3 km) from Mississippi River and 13 miles (21 km) from The Ledge Amphitheater
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Riverside Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Riverside Inn. Free self parking is available.
Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a provincial park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 63.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 63.00 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Riverside Inn offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Riverside Inn Cold Spring
Riverside Cold Spring
Riverside Inn Hotel
Riverside Inn Cold Spring
Riverside Inn Hotel Cold Spring

Riverside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms were nice but the hot tub was a little dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location , interesting theme rooms, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

RoseAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
For $160/night I expected a lot more—my room had a ‘dog house’ theme with painted furniture and a poorly painted dog house headboard. Free breakfast had a lot to be desired—nothing warm except for waffles…. It was clean and front desk folks were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Willayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient small town hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Good place to stay

Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking lot was a little tight and it looks very average in the outside, but the rooms were very nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tammie M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the themes rooms!! The staff was also so friendly. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

One Night Stay

We were in town for a funeral. We loved our "schoolhouse room", it was just adorable! And, the beds were comfy and room very nice. We highly recommend if you are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The desk lady was very pleasant polite, the place was very clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful view of river
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful. Rooms very small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always very clean, and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little hotel. Very clean and quiet. Each room had it’s one unique decor. Nice location. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the "Music" room. Loved that there were themed rooms. Very helpul and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

mary

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

Riverview motel

Excellent. Great pool temperature. Clean and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The absolute cutest hotel with themed rooms, the friendliest hotel staff I have ever encountered! The definition of "small town charm". 10/10 will stay here again if I'm ever back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very personable touches, every room has a different theme.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Ronald

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

My Stay,

My stay at your fine establishment, was there 4 my 50 High School Class Reunion. Local amenities like golf, restaurants, etc. A very Fun Stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Merlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and well maintained. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Gem of a place!

Lovely friendly hotel. Unique named rooms that was fun. Enjoyed walking to nearby stream and sitting on dock. Sooo nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023