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Indoor spa tub
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
3.0 star property
Onamia
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,358 reviews)
The price is $89
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Tranquil Baxter retreat with indoor pool, minutes from Mississippi River.
The price is $64
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Water park
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3.0 star property
Brainerd
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Experience central Minnesota's water park fun with a lazy river and lodge-style stay.
The price is $98
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Fountain
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
2.5 star property
Pequot Lakes
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (325 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Lakeside escape with indoor pool and golf access in Pequot Lakes.
The price is $134
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Indoor pool
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
2.0 star property
Brainerd
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Convenient Brainerd retreat offers fitness center, indoor pool, and hot tub.
The price is $114
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
Lobby sitting area
Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd
Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd
2.5 star property
Brainerd
6.6 out of 10, (628 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Relaxing lakeside stay near Brainerd's top attractions with fitness center.
The price is $56
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd
Reception
Rapid River Lodge
Rapid River Lodge
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (946 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Riverside retreat with lazy river and hot tub, minutes from Northland Arboretum.
The price is $119
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Rapid River Lodge
Indoor pool
Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (815 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Quiet hotel near Mississippi River with family-friendly pools and fitness center.
The price is $93
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
Lobby
Pine Peaks Lodge & Suites
Pine Peaks Lodge & Suites
2.5 star property
Crosslake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (308 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Laid-back lakeside retreat with hot tub and cafe in Crosslake's recreation hub.
The price is $99
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Pine Peaks Lodge & Suites
Interior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
3.0 star property
Brainerd
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (861 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Stay near waterpark fun with a lazy river and family-friendly American dining.
The price is $146
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Property grounds
Grand View Lodge
Grand View Lodge
3.5 star property
Nisswa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (873 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Lakeside golf resort with 7 restaurants and spa treatments on Nisswa's shore.
The price is $109
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Grand View Lodge
Lobby
Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
2.0 star property
Baxter
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (797 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Lakeside comfort near the Mississippi with perks of free breakfast and parking.
The price is $52
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
Aerial view
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
3.0 star property
Brainerd
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (359 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Find lakeside bliss at Brainerd's resort with indoor and outdoor pools, golf, and 5 restaurants.
The price is $129
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Exterior
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (245 reviews)
The price is $67
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
Exterior
Manhattan Beach Lodge
Manhattan Beach Lodge
2.0 star property
Crosslake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (55 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Lakeside lodge in Crosslake with convenient access to Big Trout Lake.
The price is $89
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Manhattan Beach Lodge
5 Bedroom Lakefront Loft | Living room | 42-inch TV with satellite channels
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
3.0 star property
Nisswa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (352 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Serene lakeside escape with marina access, water activities, and beachfront dining.
The price is $122
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Property grounds
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
3.0 star property
Deerwood
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (348 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Beach resort with 2 restaurants, a spa, and unlimited water activities on Bay Lake.
The price is $115
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Dining
Crosby Lofts
Crosby Lofts
3.0 star property
Crosby
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Stylish inn surrounded by nature with two onsite restaurants and free amenities.
The price is $125
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Crosby Lofts
Spruce Cabin Residences | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Nature Link Resort
Nature Link Resort
3.0 star property
Nisswa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Lakeside cabins with pillowtop beds and private beach at Nisswa resort.
The price is $152
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Nature Link Resort
Interior
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
2.5 star property
Crosslake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (164 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Lakeside relaxation at this family lodge with indoor pool and helpful staff by the water.
The price is $149
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
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5 Bedroom Lakefront Loft | Living room | 42-inch TV with satellite channels
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
3.0 star property
Nisswa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (352 reviews)
The price is $156
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$368 total
includes taxes & fees
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Check out hotels with a pool in Brainerd

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
The price is $64
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
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Exterior
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (245)
The price is $67
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
The price is $64
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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When is the best time to visit Brainerd?

Our prices for hotels in Brainerd are cheapest in November
Price trends for hotels in Brainerd
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Top landmarks in Brainerd

Brainerd International Raceway

4.3/5 (50 reviews)
Wanna race? You could pay a visit to Brainerd International Raceway located 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from central Brainerd. If you want more thrills, head to North Central Speedway, just a short drive away.
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The Classic at Madden's Golf Course

4.3/5 (19 reviews)
You might want to play some rounds at The Classic at Madden's Golf Course, located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central East Gull Lake. If The Classic at Madden's Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Legacy at Cragun's, and Cragun's Legacy Courses are also nearby.
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Brainerd and related destinations

A talking Paul Bunyan statue greets visitors with surprising familiarity at Paul Bunyan Land, where childhood nostalgia meets quirky roadside attraction. The Mississippi River flows casually through town, seemingly unaware of its celebrity status. Locals proudly mention their "400-plus lakes" like someone discussing a prized collection. At Brainerd International Raceway, engines roar while spectators debate horsepower over cheese curds. North Central Speedway offers dirt-track racing where mud spatters become souvenirs. Paddle Gull Lake past waterfront cabins that have witnessed generations of family vacations. This Old Farm provides a glimpse of rural life without actual farming. Water parks offer respite when temperatures reach what locals call "pretty warm."

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Panorama of a calm trout lake in northern Minnesota at sunset during autumn

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The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent
"Had a fun time staying here. Waterpark was clean and staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and always well stocked with food. "
Zoey 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in Brainerd?
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG and Cragun's Resort & Hotel are all properties that our guests really like.
Can I book a refundable accommodation in Brainerd?
If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to Brainerd, most hotels provide refundable* bookable rates. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Brainerd if I'm looking for an affordable accommodation?
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN and Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd are two accommodations you might want to consider that'll save you money.
Where can I stay in Brainerd if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 50 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 14 cottages or 44 cabins.
What will the weather in Brainerd be like during my vacation?
The warmest months in Brainerd are usually July and August with an average temp of 66°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 18°F. The rainiest months are June and May.
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