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Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Sep 11 - Sep 13
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Sep 18 - Sep 20

Our top choices for Brainerd family-friendly hotels

Indoor pool
Lobby
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Free daily continental breakfast

1. 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.
￥14,173
￥15,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Water park
Exterior
Fireplace
Lobby

2. 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.
￥18,064
￥21,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Interior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave

3. 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.
￥22,695
￥25,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
2 indoor pools, lifeguards on site
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
Reception

4. 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.
￥20,016
￥22,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Rapid River Lodge
Game room
5 Bedroom Lakefront Loft | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated
5 Bedroom Lakefront Loft | Living room | 42-inch TV with satellite channels
5 Bedroom Lakefront Loft | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils

5. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
  • Discover family adventures with a lakeside pool, free bicycles, and an arcade—just steps from Gull Lake's sandy shores.
￥20,721
￥24,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Indoor pool
Golf
Property entrance
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

6. Country Inn Deerwood

Country Inn Deerwood
Deerwood
  • Experience the joy of a family getaway at this hotel with an indoor pool, hot tub, and amenities designed for all ages.
￥11,038
￥12,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Country Inn Deerwood
Children's play area - outdoor
Lobby
Lobby
Fountain

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
￥21,615
￥23,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Suite, 1 King Bed (Whirlpool) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area

8. Nisswa Hotel and Suites

Nisswa Hotel and Suites
Nisswa
￥8,125
￥12,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Nisswa Hotel and Suites
View from property
Exterior detail
Exterior
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

9. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood
  • Make memories on Bay Lake with indoor and outdoor pools, a playground, and a pristine beach that's perfect for family adventures.
￥22,704
￥26,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Interior
Indoor wedding
Front of property
Indoor pool

10. Whitefish Lodge and Suites

Whitefish Lodge and Suites
Crosslake
  • Family-friendly fun at Whitefish Lodge with a dedicated kids' pool, arcade, and hot tub sanctuary to keep all ages entertained.
￥26,750
￥29,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
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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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Lobby
Indoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Baxter
￥14,173
￥15,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Interior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
￥22,695
￥25,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Indoor/outdoor pool
Exterior
Fireplace
Lobby

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
￥18,064
￥21,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reception
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
2 indoor pools, lifeguards on site

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
￥20,016
￥22,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Rapid River Lodge
5 Bedroom Lakefront Loft | Living room | 42-inch TV with satellite channels
5 Bedroom Lakeview Loft | Terrace/patio
5 Bedroom Lakeview Loft | Living area | 42-inch TV with satellite channels
5 Bedroom Lakefront Loft | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
￥20,721
￥24,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Indoor pool
Golf
Property entrance
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Country Inn Deerwood

Country Inn Deerwood
Deerwood
￥11,038
￥12,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Country Inn Deerwood
Suite, 1 King Bed (Whirlpool) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed (Whirlpool) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Nisswa Hotel and Suites

Nisswa Hotel and Suites
Nisswa
￥8,125
￥12,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Nisswa Hotel and Suites
Fountain
Lobby
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
￥21,615
￥23,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Studio, 1 King Bed (Cabin) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood
￥22,704
￥26,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Interior
Indoor wedding
Front of property
Indoor pool

Whitefish Lodge and Suites

Whitefish Lodge and Suites
Crosslake
￥26,750
￥29,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Brainerd

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Lobby
Indoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Baxter
￥14,173
￥15,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Indoor/outdoor pool
Exterior
Fireplace
Lobby

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
￥18,064
￥21,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Interior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
￥22,695
￥25,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Reception
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
2 indoor pools, lifeguards on site

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
￥20,016
￥22,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Rapid River Lodge
Fountain
Lobby
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
￥21,615
￥23,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Interior
Indoor wedding
Front of property
Indoor pool

Whitefish Lodge and Suites

Whitefish Lodge and Suites
Crosslake
￥26,750
￥29,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
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Family-friendly hotels with waterparks in Brainerd

Interior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
￥22,695
￥25,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Indoor/outdoor pool
Exterior
Fireplace
Lobby

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
￥18,064
￥21,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Reception
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
2 indoor pools, lifeguards on site

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
￥20,016
￥22,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Rapid River Lodge
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Smart TV, video library, stereo
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

ENJOY this New Construction! Private! Rustic! Mollie Lake Cabin! No SMOKING/PETS

ENJOY this New Construction! Private! Rustic! Mollie Lake Cabin! No SMOKING/PETS
Nisswa
￥26,678
￥56,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
ENJOY this New Construction! Private! Rustic! Mollie Lake Cabin! No SMOKING/PETS
Marina
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, this place has it all! In Breezy Point Resort

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, this place has it all! In Breezy Point Resort
Breezy Point
￥24,286
￥43,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, this place has it all! In Breezy Point Resort
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
On the beach

Private Sandy Beach on White Sand Lake | Sleeps 14

Private Sandy Beach on White Sand Lake | Sleeps 14
Baxter
￥60,212
￥173,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Private Sandy Beach on White Sand Lake | Sleeps 14
Property grounds
Smart TV, stereo
3 bedrooms, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

Heaven on Lake Edward

Heaven on Lake Edward
Nisswa
￥41,396
￥135,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Heaven on Lake Edward
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

Maddens On Gull Lake

Maddens On Gull Lake

10/10 Excellent
"Maddens was the most wonderful vacation spot we have two littles and it was the perfect place for us."
John 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Maddens On Gull Lake
Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

8/10 Good
"We enjoyed our stay."
Michelle 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was so friendly!! Great pool and hot tub! The water in the pool was comfortably warm. Awesome breakfast"
SUSANNE 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

Frequently asked questions

What's Brainerd like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Brainerd is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The fun-filled waterpark, 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 center.
What's the best hotel for a family trip to 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 stay with the kids.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Brainerd?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 18°F. The snowiest months in Brainerd are March, April, January, and December, with each month seeing an average of 6 inches of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Brainerd?
While you and your family are visiting Brainerd, you might want to check out some kid-friendly attractions such as Paul Bunyan Land and Mount Ski Gull. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Nisswa City Park and Nisswa Family Fun Center.

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