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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with water park and free breakfast
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Indoor pool
Interior
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Game room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
The price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible) | Private kitchen

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425

What's nearby

  • Brainerd International Raceway - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Mississippi River
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Three Bear Bar and Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with a lazy river and a waterslide
  • Free self-parking
  • A water park (surcharge), ATM/banking services and a front desk safe
  • A computer station, 1 meeting room and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Three Bear Bar and Grill

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,001 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The property’s water park is closed Monday-Wednesday.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Brainerd-Baxter
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Brainerd-Baxter
Holiday Inn Baxter
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Brainerd-Baxter
Baxter Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Baxter
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Brainerd Baxter

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$210.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel located?

Located in Brainerd, this family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Northland Arboretum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mississippi River and Lake Ossawinnamakee. Gull Lake and Cragun's Legacy Courses are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 750 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 750 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 750 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 750 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 750 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast and efficient. Staff were friendly. The only problem was stuff shutting down earlier than anticipated. Waterpark is closed from 3-4 for safety check which is understandable and appreciated but slide was closed at 2:30. Happy hour at the bar from 5-7 but they closed at 6:45 and stopped taking food orders at 6. Signs were not very visible to have known when to order before they closed. Arcade closes with the pool which was a bummer for everything to shut all at one since we had just checked in at 3. Overall would stay again but would request better signage for all the closures and times.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would stay again! My husband was looking forward to pancakes this morning but they didnt have any this time and the only other thing was no ice machine on 1st floor have to go to 2nd or 3rd
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Christie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The fireplace didn't work and was included in the price i paid. The room was bg and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying here. We loved the waterpark. We loved how close it was to the shopping and the zoo. We will definitely stay up here again when we get the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Brimson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to location and airport!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeShaun

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Took my grand daughters school clothes shopping and spent the night. Water park staff were kind and had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lucina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I don't understand why they give out tickers in the arcade for prizes but then the prize redemption is in the laser tag that I've never once seen open. You have to go and bug someone at the front desk to take you back to a closed part of the hotel to get a ring pop for a hundred million points. Just don't give out prizes, and also, fix the broken games in the arcade. It's been over a month.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Autumn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tv in bunk bed room was broken. Plug wouldn’t not open in the tub. Front desk staff gave me a window suction cling on a pen to open drain myself.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Nice breakfast; nice options. Comfortable room. Fun water park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this motel and water park! The water and room temperature in the water park was perfect and there was plenty to keep all the kids (and adults) occupied. The rooms were clean and the bunk bed rooms were great for the kids. The only complaint I have is the arcade. There were several games out of order and the air on the air hockey table wasn’t strong enough to play at all, so I did not get to stomp my 11 year old nephew when he challenged me! Will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

yvonne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was great except white bedspread had blood stains on it (it had been washed but should not have been used again. Arcade could have had more games and games working. Arcade was closed part of visit as storing luggage for large group. Amenities didnt have set hours or they were not followed. Laser tag closed early (we were told open until 8) so when we arrived, we couldn't play. Concessions near pool also closed early. My husband asked and staff said it was open until 8 p.m. but he was planning on leaving at 6? Pool and waterpark were FABULOUS?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024