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A hot tub area with a rocky backdrop, wooden beams, and a warning sign.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a glass door entrance.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen displaying content.
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.

1. Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Onamia
United States
Diane
SAR 301
SAR 332 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
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.

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

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
United States
Julie Ann
SAR 436
SAR 522 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A lodge with a central staircase leading to a main entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with flower beds and a paved walkway.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a large window.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden beams, and a view through large windows.

3. Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge
Nisswa
United States
Avery
Grand View Lodge
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a signboard, and a parking lot.
Vending machine
A modern hotel room with a built-in wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a small refrigerator.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a standing lamp, a heater, and a window with a view.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
Baxter
United States
Mary
SAR 367
SAR 407 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.
A compact kitchenette with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
United States
Brittany
SAR 477
SAR 529 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 lounge chairs.
A cozy lobby with a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, and a comfortable seating area.
A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a parking lot with handicapped spaces.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a balcony with wooden railings.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls

AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls
Little Falls
United States
phillip
SAR 380
SAR 419 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls
A lodge with a playground, a dock with canoes, and a lake.
A pathway leading to a row of buildings with a green landscape and trees.
A window with a view of a lake, a dock, and trees.
A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees and a playground.

7. Good Ol' Days Resort

Good Ol' Days Resort
Nisswa
United States
Pat
SAR 304
SAR 353 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Good Ol' Days Resort
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.
Terrace/patio
A meal with fries, a sandwich, and a pickle on a plate, with a drink and salt and pepper shakers on the table.

8. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood
United States
Kevin
SAR 374
SAR 442 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and walls, poolside lounge chairs, and a pool table.
A lobby with a reception desk, wooden pillars, and a chandelier.

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
United States
Harold
SAR 541
SAR 586 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the water outside.
A group of children holding birth certificates in a room with a wooden table and chairs.
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.

10. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Brainerd
United States
Michelle
SAR 484
SAR 520 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and red chairs, a mural on the wall, and large windows.
A modern room with a brick wall, large windows, a leather chair, a small round table, and a desk with a lamp.
A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a brick wall, a small table with a chair, and a mounted TV.
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling and large windows, featuring red chairs and tables.

11. Crosby Lofts

Crosby Lofts
Crosby
United States
Alicia
Crosby Lofts
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 modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.
A covered outdoor deck with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a railing.

12. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
United States
Andrew
SAR 454
SAR 534 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
A wooden cabin with large windows offering views of a forest and lake.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a leather sofa, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a lake.
A lakeside cabin with a deck and a dock.

13. Lost Lake Lodge

Lost Lake Lodge
Nisswa
United States
Steve
Lost Lake Lodge
A modern room with large windows overlooking a lake, a cozy seating area, and a fireplace.
A modern, two-story cabin with large glass windows, surrounded by tall pine trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, black bar stools, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a grey sofa in a living area.
A modern house with a garage, surrounded by large trees and a well-maintained lawn.

14. Nature Link Resort

Nature Link Resort
Nisswa
United States
Erin
SAR 760
SAR 939 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nature Link Resort
A spacious living area with a modern kitchen, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a fireplace.
A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern interior with a loft-style ceiling, a cozy seating area with a blue sofa, a dining table, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a large bathtub.
Private kitchen

15. Del Mar Dunes

Del Mar Dunes
Garrison
Del Mar Dunes
A deck with a grill, chairs, and a view of trees.
Interior
A wooden interior with a microwave, shelves with dishes, a broom, and a door with hooks.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.

16. Waterfront Escape w/ Fire Pit in Crosslake!

Waterfront Escape w/ Fire Pit in Crosslake!
Pequot Lakes
Waterfront Escape w/ Fire Pit in Crosslake!
A living room with a leather recliner, a television, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of trees.
A living room with a television, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, and a window with a view of trees.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A fire pit with a bench and chairs in a grassy area with houses in the background.

17. Family-friendly Home w/ Fire Pit in Pine River

Family-friendly Home w/ Fire Pit in Pine River
Pine River
United States
Kara
Family-friendly Home w/ Fire Pit in Pine River
A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in sink, and a patterned rug.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a door leading outside.
A cabin surrounded by trees with a gravel path leading to the entrance.

18. Fish, Hike & More: Cozy Brainerd Cabin

Fish, Hike & More: Cozy Brainerd Cabin
Brainerd
Fish, Hike & More: Cozy Brainerd Cabin
A spacious living room with a high ceiling fan, a staircase, a white sofa, and a dining area with a white cabinet.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a clock, and a window with blinds.
A spacious living room with two white sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds.

19. Pet-friendly Cottage: 8 Mi to Paul Bunyan Land!

Pet-friendly Cottage: 8 Mi to Paul Bunyan Land!
Brainerd
Pet-friendly Cottage: 8 Mi to Paul Bunyan Land!
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a dining table and bar stools.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

20. Near Lakes: Updated Family Home w/ Deck in Cushing

Near Lakes: Updated Family Home w/ Deck in Cushing
Cushing
Near Lakes: Updated Family Home w/ Deck in Cushing
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A calm lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

Top Brainerd Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The staff @ the front desk were helpful & friendly when I had to stop by & ask them a couple of questions."
Jeffrey 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
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 7 days ago
Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Brainerd?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel, around 8 kilometers northwest of downtown Brainerd, is a guest favorite. Premium bedding and a swimming pool are among its conveniences. Arrowwood Lodge At Brainerd Lakes is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It comes with beach volleyball activities and a waterslide, and is about 8 kilometers northwest of the city center.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Brainerd?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Brainerd?
Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and well-kept rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, gyms and tea and coffee making facilities. These stays may also include a restaurant and bar on-site. Elevate your Brainerd vacation by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa, 24/7 room service and upscale bathroom products, you'll experience a superior level of relaxation and comfort.