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Our top choices for Brainerd family-friendly hotels

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.

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.
P4,572
P5,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
A water park with multiple slides and water features, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a tiled floor.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and multiple windows.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and wooden shelving.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a blue carpet.

2. 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.
P9,088
P10,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
An indoor pool area with a rope bridge, water slides, and various water toys.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.
A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.
A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.

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.
P8,286
P9,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

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.
P10,807
P11,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Rapid River Lodge
A lodge with a playground, a dock with canoes, and a lake.
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.

5. Good Ol' Days Resort

Good Ol' Days Resort
Nisswa
  • Lakeside retreat offers family fun with private beach, playground, and complimentary bike rentals.
P5,564
P6,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Good Ol' Days Resort
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a wooden ceiling, and a stone wall. There are chairs and a lifebuoy visible.
A hotel room with a wooden cabinet containing a microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker. There is a mirror on the wall, a television, and a trash bin.
A patio with a table, chairs, and a wooden bench.
A well-maintained golf course with a clear path, lush greenery, and a red flag marking the hole.

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.
P3,336
P3,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Country Inn Deerwood
A room with a neon arcade game, a television, and a vending machine.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a leather armchair, and a plaid ottoman. There is a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views of the outside.

7. 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.
P8,547
P10,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
A playground with a slide, climbing structure, and sand area, surrounded by trees and grass.
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 lobby with a reception desk, wooden pillars, and a chandelier.

8. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
P9,516
P10,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Four Adirondack chairs facing a lake with a forested island in the background.
A meal with fries, a sandwich, and a pickle on a plate, with a drink and salt and pepper shakers on the table.
A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and pine trees.
A lakeside property with a large house, dock, and boats.

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.
P7,929
P9,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
A spacious log cabin interior with a central staircase, stone pillars, and a rustic wooden ceiling.
A log cabin-style building with a stone foundation and a large porch.
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.

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.
P12,112
P13,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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

A water park with multiple slides and water features, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a tiled floor.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and multiple windows.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and wooden shelving.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a blue carpet.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
P9,088
P10,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.
A snack bar with various packaged foods and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
P10,807
P11,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Rapid River Lodge
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.
A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.
A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
P8,286
P9,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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
P4,572
P5,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
A rustic lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a small boat in the foreground.
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and walls, poolside lounge chairs, and a pool table.

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
P9,516
P10,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a wooden ceiling, and a stone wall. There are chairs and a lifebuoy visible.
A hotel room with a wooden cabinet containing a microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker. There is a mirror on the wall, a television, and a trash bin.
A patio with a table, chairs, and a wooden bench.
A well-maintained golf course with a clear path, lush greenery, and a red flag marking the hole.

Country Inn Deerwood

Country Inn Deerwood
Deerwood
P3,336
P3,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Country Inn Deerwood
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a leather armchair, and a plaid ottoman. There is a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A bedroom with large windows, a bed, a TV, and a fireplace.
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
P8,547
P10,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and pine trees.
A lakeside property with a large house, dock, and boats.
A meal with fries, a sandwich, and a pickle on a plate, with a drink and salt and pepper shakers on the table.

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood
P7,929
P9,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
A spacious log cabin interior with a central staircase, stone pillars, and a rustic wooden ceiling.
A log cabin-style building with a stone foundation and a large porch.
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
P12,112
P13,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
A spacious balcony with a view of the sea, a modern living area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining table set for two.
A resort with a blue water slide, palm trees, and a pool area.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island, and a view of the sea.
A spacious living room with a large balcony overlooking the ocean, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

Delightful 2 Bedroom Condo Encantame Towers Verano 705

Delightful 2 Bedroom Condo Encantame Towers Verano 705
Backus
P27,479
P38,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Delightful 2 Bedroom Condo Encantame Towers Verano 705
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Brainerd

A water park with multiple slides and water features, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a tiled floor.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and multiple windows.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and wooden shelving.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a blue carpet.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
P9,088
P10,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.
A snack bar with various packaged foods and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
P10,807
P11,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Rapid River Lodge
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.
A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.
A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
P8,286
P9,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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
P4,572
P5,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
A rustic lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a small boat in the foreground.
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and walls, poolside lounge chairs, and a pool table.

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
P9,516
P10,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
A spacious log cabin interior with a central staircase, stone pillars, and a rustic wooden ceiling.
A log cabin-style building with a stone foundation and a large porch.
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
P12,112
P13,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

8/10 Good
"We always enjoy our stay Staff is friendly and helpful breakfasts offers pretty good and of course the water park is the ultimate it's a yearly stay for my Granddaughter and me"
DEB 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

8/10 Good
"Amazing Staff & Experience We had such an amazing trip to Cragun’s Resort! The resort itself was beautiful, but what really made our experience special was the staff. Everyone we interacted with was so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. You could tell they really cared about making sure guests had a great experience. Honestly, the staff made the trip for us. Their kindness and positive attitudes made us feel so welcomed and taken care of. We had such a wonderful time and are already looking forward to coming back! Thank you to the entire Cragun’s team for helping make our trip so memorable! ❤️"
Terri 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Cragun's Resort & Hotel

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 Family Fun Center and Nisswa City Park.

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