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Best Brainerd Family Hotels

Good Ol' Days Resort
View from room
Good Ol' Days Resort
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (564)
"We love this place! "
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Good Ol' Days Resort
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel
Indoor pool
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (750)
"Pretty "
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel
Rapid River Lodge
Reception
Rapid River Lodge
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (732)
"The hotel was nice. "
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Rapid River Lodge
Maddens On Gull Lake
Exterior
Maddens On Gull Lake
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (184)
"Great facility with loads of things to do for the whole family. "
Maddens On Gull Lake
Wilderness Resort Villas
Villa #14 - 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms
Wilderness Resort Villas
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (99)
"The villa we stayed in was lovely and had the right amount of dishes and furniture. The villa could use a number on the door or garage to make it easier to find and get into. "
Wilderness Resort Villas
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (903)
"Nothing unique but clean friendly and close to businesses "
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
5 Bedroom Lakeview Loft | Terrace/patio
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (277)
"Typically I always enjoy my stay. Great property "
The price is AU$255
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
Fireplace
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (915)
"Clean rooms, excellent staff, they were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was great. Only downside was kids in room next to us yelling in hallway, banging on walls, in and out of room and slamming the door late at night"
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
Red Door Resort & Motel
Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Red Door Resort & Motel
2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (23)
"Love the red door! Its the perfect place to stay for deer hunting. Good rooms for a great price. Staff is awesome too"
Red Door Resort & Motel
Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
Lobby
Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (661)
"This was just a place to sleep and stay we have stayed here many times."
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Super 8 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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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, an IHG Hotel is a hotel with a water park 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.
How many hotels that welcome families should I expect to find in Brainerd?
Expedia has 6 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Brainerd.
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 Crow Wing State Park. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as This Old Farm and Mount Ski Gull.