Brainerd Hotels in Minnesota

Brainerd Hotels in Minnesota
Brainerd is one of the top destinations in Minnesota among travelers that want to enjoy the waters and woods, and the activities that go along with them. Brainerd has many surrounding lakes and is also is on the transition line where the state's topography changes from prairie to forest. The city has a variety of lodging options.

Holiday Inn Express

The Holiday Inn Express includes the 20,000-square-foot Three Bear Waterpark. The hotel includes 98 guest rooms (86 rooms have two beds, 12 have one bed) and 34 suites. It also features an on-site health and fitness center, self laundry facilities and a whirlpool. A business center is available for business travelers.

Holiday Inn Express
15739 Audubon Way
Baxter, MN 56425
(877) 863-4780
www.hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/bwxbb?&dp=true

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's, located on Gull Lake, is one of the most popular resorts in Minnesota. Boating, fishing and cross-country skiing are popular activities among people who stay at Cragun's. Those who love the sun also enjoy spending time on the one mile of beach that connects the resort to the water. There are a variety of hotel rooms and 1 to 5 room cabins at Cragun's. The hotel includes five restaurants that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner..

Cragun's Resort & Hotel
11000 Craguns Dr.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(800) 272-4867
www.craguns.com

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes

With walls made of natural wood and a stone fireplace, the Lodge at Brainerd Lakes makes guests feel as though they're in a cabin in the North Woods. The Lodge includes 102 guest rooms on four levels. All rooms include high-speed Internet. The Lodge includes a fitness center, laundry facilities and an outdoor fire ring. There is an on-site grill and bar, as well as a water-park that encompasses 30,000 square feet and includes a 45-foot "tower of water," plunge pool and 2,400-square-foot arcade.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
6967 Lake Forest Rd.
Baxter, MN 56425
(877) 687-5634
www.lodgehotelsbrainerd.com

Econo Lodge

The Econo Lodge offers guests easy access to Lake Mille Lacs, which is one of the most popular fishing and recreation lakes in the state and the Paul Bunyan State Trail, which spans 110 miles. The hotel includes 34 rooms and pets are allowed for $7 per night. The hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast and wireless Internet access in each room.

Econo Lodge
11617 Andrew St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-0027
www.econolodge.com/hotel-brainerd-minnesota-MN020?promo=gglocal

Comfort Suites Rapid River Lodge

The Comfort Suites Rapid River Lodge includes 68 smoke-free guest rooms that offer cable TV, access to high-speed Internet, microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. There is an indoor/outdoor pool, exercise room and banquet and meeting facilities. The hotel also includes the Rapid River Waterpark, which offers tube and body slides and a 1,300-square-foot activity pool for kids.

Comfort Suites Rapid River Lodge
7376 Woida Rd.
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 825-7234
www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-baxter-minnesota-MN060?promo=gglocal

Article Written By Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson has been a freelance writer since 2000. He has covered a wide variety of topics, from golf and baseball to hunting and fishing. His work has appeared in numerous print and online publications, including "Fargo Forum" newspaper. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Arts in print journalism from Concordia College.

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