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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Brainerd family-friendly hotels

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, tiled floor, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and two framed pictures on the wall.

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
Brainerd
฿4,144
฿4,595 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
Room
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

2. Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
  • Splash into family fun with two indoor pools, waterslide, and lazy river at this lodge just minutes from Brainerd Raceway.
฿4,762
฿5,280 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Rapid River Lodge
An indoor pool area with a rope bridge, water slides, and various water toys.
A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.
A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.
A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.

3. The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
  • Family-friendly paradise awaits at The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes with its exciting water park, playground, and game room.
฿3,896
฿4,665 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and outdoor seating.
A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a towel rack.
A hotel room with a blue floral sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a sign for Days Inn & Suites.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Baxter
  • Family-friendly hotel brings joy to all ages with delightful amenities and convenient location just minutes from Buffalo Hills Park.
฿2,853
฿3,163 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A compact kitchenette with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
  • Family adventures thrive with indoor water park, lazy river, and kid-friendly amenities at this welcoming hotel.
฿4,262
฿4,726 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the pool area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel with a stone facade, green roof, and a parking lot with cars.
A cozy lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window with a view.

6. Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
Baxter
฿3,651
฿4,048 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a signboard, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a standing lamp, a heater, and a window with a view.
A modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, grab bars, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror.
A modern hotel room with a built-in wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a small refrigerator.

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
Baxter
฿3,280
฿3,637 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
A group of children holding birth certificates in a room with a wooden table and chairs.
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the water outside.
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.
An outdoor patio area with Adirondack chairs and tables, a golf course in the background, and a clear blue sky.

8. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Brainerd
฿4,329
฿4,649 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
A pool area with a child on a float and another child in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, a seating area with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A casino with multiple slot machines and a carpeted floor.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a glass door entrance.

9. Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Onamia
฿2,688
฿2,967 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
A lodge with a playground, a dock with canoes, and a lake.
Exterior
A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees and a playground.
A pathway leading to a row of buildings with a green landscape and trees.

10. Good Ol' Days Resort

Good Ol' Days Resort
Nisswa
  • Lakeside retreat offers family fun with private beach, playground, and complimentary bike rentals.
฿2,869
฿3,327 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Good Ol' Days Resort
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Brainerd

Pool
Breakfast included
Water park
All-inclusive
4 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Brainerd

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, tiled floor, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view through a door.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
Brainerd
฿4,144
฿4,595 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.
Room
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
฿4,762
฿5,280 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Rapid River Lodge
A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A compact kitchenette with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
฿4,262
฿4,726 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.
A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.
A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.
A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
฿3,896
฿4,665 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A bed with white bedding and pillows.
A multi-story building with a flat roof and large windows. There are several cars parked in front.
A hotel room with a blue floral sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a sign for Days Inn & Suites.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and outdoor seating.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Baxter
฿2,853
฿3,163 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the pool area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel with a stone facade, green roof, and a parking lot with cars.
A cozy lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window with a view.

Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
Baxter
฿3,651
฿4,048 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the water outside.
An outdoor patio area with Adirondack chairs and tables, a golf course in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.
A group of children holding birth certificates in a room with a wooden table and chairs.

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Brainerd
฿4,329
฿4,649 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
A rustic lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a small boat in the foreground.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden coffee table.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with trees.
A lobby with a reception desk, wooden pillars, and a chandelier.

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
฿4,833
฿5,237 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
A hot tub area with a rocky backdrop, wooden beams, and a warning sign.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, a seating area with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen displaying content.
A casino with multiple slot machines and a carpeted floor.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Onamia
฿2,688
฿2,967 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A bedroom with large windows, a bed, a TV, and a fireplace.
A covered outdoor deck with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a railing.
A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
฿4,058
฿4,771 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Brainerd

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, tiled floor, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view through a door.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
Brainerd
฿4,144
฿4,595 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.
Room
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
฿4,762
฿5,280 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Rapid River Lodge
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.
A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.
A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.
A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
฿3,896
฿4,665 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A bed with white bedding and pillows.
A multi-story building with a flat roof and large windows. There are several cars parked in front.
A hotel room with a blue floral sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a sign for Days Inn & Suites.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and outdoor seating.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Baxter
฿2,853
฿3,163 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the pool area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel with a stone facade, green roof, and a parking lot with cars.
A cozy lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window with a view.

Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
Baxter
฿3,651
฿4,048 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A compact kitchenette with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
฿4,262
฿4,726 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a signboard, and a parking lot.
Vending machine
A modern interior with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with blinds.
A modern hotel room with a built-in wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a small refrigerator.

AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
Baxter
฿3,280
฿3,637 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
A spacious log cabin interior with a central staircase, stone pillars, and a rustic wooden ceiling.
A wedding ceremony in a log cabin with a stone wall and a mounted deer head.
A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, stone fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
An indoor swimming pool with stone walls, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

Whitefish Lodge and Suites

Whitefish Lodge and Suites
Crosslake
฿3,682
฿4,028 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
A building with a sign reading 'GARRISON INN & SUITES' with a covered porch and a stone facade.
A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, a patterned sofa, and a dining area.
A hotel room with a bed, dresser, TV, and a mirror.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a large tapestry.

Garrison Inn & Suites

Garrison Inn & Suites
Garrison
฿2,177
฿2,460 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Garrison Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, a leather sofa, two chairs, a potted plant, and a clock.
A hallway with vending machines and a microwave sign.
A restaurant with a counter, chairs, and a refrigerator.

Eastwood Inn

Eastwood Inn
Motley
฿3,691
฿3,963 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Eastwood Inn
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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Top Brainerd Hotel Reviews

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay loads of fun!"
Amy 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It was a beautiful room with a lake view!"
Marge 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Brainerd like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Brainerd is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the children. The fun-filled water park, beautiful waterfalls and lake views are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Arrange a flight into Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional), which is located 3.7 mi (6 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Brainerd?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG is a hotel with free water park access and a lazy river, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Maddens On Gull Lake is another choice for your family trip.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Brainerd?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -8°C. The snowiest months in Brainerd are March, April, January and December, with each month seeing an average of 16 cm of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Brainerd?
While you and your family are visiting Brainerd, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Paul Bunyan Land and Mount Ski Gull. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Nisswa Family Fun Center and Nisswa City Park.

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