Hotels in 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
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Tranquil Baxter retreat with indoor pool, minutes from Mississippi River.
The price is $66
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Indoor spa tub
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
3.0 star property
Onamia
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,349 reviews)
The price is $89
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
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, (1,001 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 29 - Jan 30
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Exterior
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (249 reviews)
The price is $67
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
Indoor pool
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
2.0 star property
Brainerd
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Convenient Brainerd retreat offers fitness center, indoor pool, and hot tub.
The price is $115
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
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, (816 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Quiet hotel near Mississippi River with family-friendly pools and fitness center.
The price is $101
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
Property grounds
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
3.0 star property
Deerwood
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (350 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Beach resort with 2 restaurants, a spa, and unlimited water activities on Bay Lake.
The price is $114
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Reception
Rapid River Lodge
Rapid River Lodge
2.5 star property
Baxter
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (950 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Riverside retreat with lazy river and hot tub, minutes from Northland Arboretum.
The price is $119
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Rapid River Lodge
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, (868 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Stay near waterpark fun with a lazy river and family-friendly American dining.
The price is $151
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
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, (880 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 29 - Jan 30
Grand View Lodge
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 $61
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd
Basic Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi
Commander Motel
Commander Motel
2.0 star property
Pequot Lakes
6.4 out of 10, (15 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Located near scenic lakes, this family-owned motel offers free WiFi and parking.
The price is $67
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Commander Motel
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 $102
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Manhattan Beach Lodge
Indoor pool
AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls
AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls
2.5 star property
Little Falls
7.4 out of 10, Good, (357 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Experience small-town charm with a heated indoor pool and hot tub in Little Falls.
The price is $84
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls
Private beach, sun loungers, beach volleyball
Good Ol' Days Resort
Good Ol' Days Resort
3.5 star property
Nisswa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (664 reviews)
The price is $94
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Good Ol' Days Resort
Indoor pool
Country Inn Deerwood
Country Inn Deerwood
2.5 star property
Deerwood
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Stay near a beautiful golf course with a relaxing hot tub and indoor pool to end the day.
The price is $70
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Country Inn Deerwood
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 $211
$245 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Nature Link Resort
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 $55
$61 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Super 8 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, (310 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 11 - Feb 12
Pine Peaks Lodge & Suites
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 29 - Jan 30
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
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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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, (1006)
The price is $66
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
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, (249)
The price is $67
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
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You can also stay at hotels with a hot tub 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, (1006)
The price is $66
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
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
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
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Typical weather for Brainerd
January
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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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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 51 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 14 cottages or 45 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.
Why should I book my Brainerd accommodation with Hotels.com?
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