MainStay Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic

Hotels
Main Stay Suites
7.5 (195 reviews)
55 Wood Lake Drive Southeast , Rochester , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Large rooms
Cost-effective
Cons:
Dirty floors
Inconsistent cleanliness
Misleading breakfast description

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Multiple reviews mentioned dirty floors and inadequate cleaning.
Service
8.5
Super friendly staff and flexible with check-in.
Location
8
Convenient for visiting Mayo Clinic.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms recently renovated but some cleanliness issues.
Amenities
7.5
Facilities need upkeep, but a kitchenette was a bonus.
Value for Money
8.5
Good value for the price based on location.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Grab and go breakfast promises were not fulfilled.
Overall Experience
8
Decent stay with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:55

Property Description

Spacious Extended-Stay Accommodations
Our MainStay Suites® in Rochester South, MN offer apartment-style suites with a full kitchen, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi, allowing you to live comfortably during your stay.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Enjoy access to a fitness center, laundry facilities, Grab and Go Market, and spacious parking. Cook your favorite meals in your suite's kitchen and make use of the desk area for work or relaxation.

Explore Rochester's Attractions
Discover outdoor adventures at Quarry Hills Nature Center, Valleyside Estates Park, and Chester Woods Park. Visit the Mayowood Historic Mansion, downtown nightlife, and nearby golf courses for a well-rounded Rochester experience.

Book now for a memorable stay at MainStay Suites® Rochester South, MN.

Important information:

Please note that only weekly housekeeping services are provided. For a stay of 8 nights or longer, the provided weekly cleaning service includes dusting, vacuuming, emptying the trash, cleaning the bathroom, cleaning the kitchen and more.
Fresh towels and linen can be exchanged at the front desk at any time. Daily housekeeping services are available for an additional fee.
The grab-and-go breakfast served includes breakfast bars, muffins, hot cereal, coffee and tea only.
A valid credit card is required at check-in for payment, cash is not accepted.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RST

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 195 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 8
M
Michelle solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Paul at the front desk was very nice and helpful.
Room was nice and the bed was comfortable

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple us
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
V
Vickie solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
T
Ternes family_with_children us
4
anyway but here.
Pros:

The fronnt desk check in guy Paul was very friendly. He appologized on all the remodeling and how it looked but assured us our room was one of the newer remodeled

Cons:

Cost exceeded what it worth
smell was like a thrift store. old
the refridgerater exterior was discusting and wouldntt want to even look inside it.
the windows were filthy
24x24 inch holes in the sidewalk all around the front of the building. Liability waiting to happen.
zero parking available at 10pm. parked on the street.
I could hear the loud boots on the floor above

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
V
Vickie solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
V
Vickie solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
B
Bobbi couple us
5
It was a decent place to sleep.
Pros:

You can tell they are trying to remodel, which is a good thing. I thought the room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

There was no where to park. Not a huge fan of the location, but it wasn’t horrible.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple us
4
We moved to a different hotel. We were supposed to stay for nine days. No hot water in shower was why we decided to leav
Pros:

They were remodeling.

Cons:

We did not have hot water in the shower.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
K
Kou solo_traveller us
10
Great value for the stay.
Pros:

Rooms were recently renovated.

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
K
Kou solo_traveller us
9
Great value for the stay. Very friendly staff.
Pros:

Most rooms were renovated. Everything is brand new.

Cons:

The door did not lock. We had to use the deadbolt. The room wasn't fully furnished quite yet.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
J
Joseph solo_traveller us
1
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
W
Wanda couple us
7
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

Needs cleaning and updated

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
L
Laura solo_traveller us
1
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
D
Deang couple us
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
G
Gerald couple us
4
Over valued
Pros:

Zero

Cons:

Under construction - shabby

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
S
Spencer couple us
6
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
K
Kou couple us
10
Very friendly staff.
Pros:

We got a newly renovated room. Everything was new except the towels.

Cons:

There's still construction.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
K
Kou couple us
8
Restful stay. Pet friendly.
Pros:

Quiet

Cons:

Construction still going on.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
R
Ross couple us
10
Everything was good
Pros:

It was clean

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
D
Dean couple us
9
The place good for what we needed.
Pros:

I liked how close we were to everything

Cons:

There was some clutter where it looked like renovation was being done. Did not affect us though. Just an eyesore.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee