MainStay Suites Williston

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Main Stay Suites
8.3 (74 reviews)
200 26th Street , Williston , US
+1 701-572-5793

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff and responsive manager
Spacious rooms and kitchenettes
Comfortable beds and pillows
Convenient location near restaurants and grocery
Easy highway access
Some guests reported very good breakfast eggs
Cons:
Significant cleanliness problems (mold, hairs, dirty floors/bedding/walls)
Breakfast poorly prepared and understaffed
Billing issues / unexpected charges
Broken room items (desk chair, soap dispenser), A/C and lock problems
Inconsistent enforcement of policies and some rude staff interactions

Categories

Cleanliness
4
Multiple reviews cite serious cleanliness problems (mold in shower, dark hairs in rooms, filthy floors, dirty bedding and walls, broken soap dispenser).
Service
10
Mixed reports but several guests praise friendly, helpful staff and a manager who refunded and resolved issues quickly; front desk agents moved guests when problems occurred.
Location
10
Consistently praised: walking distance to restaurants and grocery, easy highway access and convenient strip-mall location.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms described as spacious with kitchenettes and comfortable beds, though some guests reported broken furniture, A/C not cooling and security/lock issues.
Amenities
9.1
Good in-room amenities (kitchenette, roomy suites) and on-site offerings are present, though some operational gaps noted (no nearby ice machine, breakfast setup issues).
Value for Money
7.1
Several complaints about unexpected charges and perceived bait-and-switch billing; some guests felt the stay was not worth the price despite comfortable rooms.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Breakfast widely criticized for poor preparation and lack of items, though one reviewer praised the seasoned scrambled eggs; overall inconsistent F&B execution.
Overall Experience
10
Despite notable cleanliness and breakfast issues, many guests highlighted comfortable rooms, excellent location and very helpful staff leading to an overall positive stay for many visitors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:26

Property Description

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
The MainStay Suites Williston in Williston, ND, located off Highway 2/85, provides easy access to popular attractions like Williston State College and Lake Sakakawea.

Comfortable Accommodations and Amenities
Guests can enjoy spacious suites with kitchen facilities, free breakfast, and access to the Business Center and 26th Street Lounge for relaxation.

Pet-Friendly and Non-Smoking Environment
With pet-friendly rooms available for a fee and designated non-smoking areas, all guests can experience a comfortable and welcoming stay at our hotel.

Book your stay now at The MainStay Suites Williston for a memorable and enjoyable experience!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.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: ISN

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 74 reviews
Cleanliness: 4
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 10
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Jeff • couple • us
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • us
1
Won't stay here again
Cons:

Mold in the shower toilet Dirty and soap dispenser broken

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Bri • couple • us
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
5
Pros:

Breakfast was over cooked and our toilet wouldn’t flush the entire stay.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • couple • us
8
Altogether very satisfactory.
Pros:

At breakfast the seasoned scrambled eggs were among the best I've tasted.

The room was very spacious (equipped for an extended stay, although we booked for just one night) and hotel was close to a strip mall with several restaurants so that we could walk to dinner.

Cons:

I might have sought a cheaper place without extended-stay facilities had I noticed this about MainStay in time.

I had to ask for ice at the desk as there was no machine nearby.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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ELIZABETH • extended_group • us
5
The only reason I didn’t rate this property worse is because the manager was very nice and ultimately did refund me due
Pros:

Staff was friendly.

Cons:

Room was very dirty. Floors were filthy, bedding area was dirty. Walls were dirty. Entry door….etc.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • ca
6
Pros:

The front desk agent was pleasant and dealt with our issue very quickly.
Walking distance to Applebees Restaurant (maybe half block in distance, but you have to cross the street to get there.

Cons:

The door to our hotel room would not lock so the front desk agent quickly moved us to a different room without any issue. The hotel is showing signs of wear.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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LINDA & TOM • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

We came for a funeral. Loved that all three of us could be together. Called & upgraded reservation because two of my siblings stayed also. I was told one price & billed a diff. amt. Be careful because of additional charges.

Cons:

Bill was higher than quoted. What they tell you is not what they charged. I paid the amount but they are not truthful. One person remembers our conversation but then they had to talk to Mgr. That's called bait & switch which tells me don't change my reservation for others.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Wonderful staff, nice clean homey facilities.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Shari • couple • us
3
Not worth the money or hassle
Cons:

The staff were rude. Wanted to charge a fee of $20 for early check-in when it was 15 minutes prior, but did not charge anything for the gentleman checking in right after me. I arrived when I did because on booking.com it said 2pm check-in when I arrived it was 3pm. After blatantly applying the policy differently she wouldn’t meet my eyes, they were loudly cackling in the office behind the front desk, and made people wait.

Additionally, there were dark hairs all over the room I was assigned. On the nightstand and in the bathroom, the desk chair was broken, and the air conditioning didn’t seem to cool.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • couple • us
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Nice roomy rooms, clean, kitchenette, comfy beds/pillows

Cons:

100% lack of preparation for breakfast! Arrived at 7:30. What little eggs that were there were so overcooked they were crispy on the bottom and the top. The meat had not started yet and took 30 minutes to cook. Waffle batter was empty so we had to find somebody to come and fill it. There were fruit bowls there but no fruit. What could have been an amazing breakfast was totally awful because nothing was prepared or ready. There was no crowd so therefore there was no excuse.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Rae • solo_traveller • au
9
Great visit to Williston
Pros:

Very comfortable suite, great location and lovely staff.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Vermeulen • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
8
Good stay overall; I would book here again.
Pros:

Location and nice staff.

Cons:

Security lock didn’t work; I was told wrong locks had been sent.
There was a paper towel or something over the smoke detector. Staff said housekeeping would attend to it.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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MaryAnn • couple • ca
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • couple • us
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Chouinard • family_with_children • us
9
It was great.
Pros:

Friendly staff- accommodating

Cons:

Clean, close to restaurants

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee