Minnetrista, Minnesota, was organized as a town in 1849 and incorporated in 1974. "Minnetrista" meant "twisted water" to the Dakota Indians, the original settlers. A lake town, Minnetrista has year-round guests, as tourism is the main industry. Although Minnetrista has no hotels, travelers seeking accommodations can find affordable lodging in the towns of Waconia, Chaska and Chanhassen.
AmericInn Lodge and Suites, located in Waconia, offers guests complimentary breakfast, a game room and laundry facilities as well as a sauna and hot tub. The business-minded traveler has amenities such as AV equipment, meeting rooms, free wireless access and 24-hour front desk service. Special-needs guests have access to equipment for the deaf, Braille and raised signage, roll-in showers and handicap parking.
Located off of Highway 41 in Chaska, Oak Ridge Hotel offers guests a business center with Wi-Fi accessibility, limo service to and from select destinations, safety deposit boxes and express check in/out services. All rooms are smoke free, with designated smoking areas available. The Oak Ridge Hotel has a restaurant on the premises as well as complimentary breakfast services.
Super 8 Chaska offers guests the ability to stay with their pets for a $10, as of January 2011, while enjoying amenities including access to fishing, golfing, skiing and tennis. Other amenities include free wireless Internet access, wired Internet access, a business center and complimentary breakfast. Travelers have the opportunity to visit local attractions such as the Valley Fair Theme Park, the Hazeltine Golf Course and Mall of America.
Located directly off of Arboretum Boulevard in Chanhassen, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chanhassen offers guests several free amenities including access to a 90-foot water slide, free Internet access, complimentary breakfast and parking. In-room amenities include cable television with pay movies, free local calls and coffee maker. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chanhassen has 89 rooms.
