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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with an outdoor tennis court

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Porch
Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Resort View
Interior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Condo, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Classic Condo, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Private kitchen

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 69 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Townhome, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Comfort Townhome, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 74 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Murphy Bed
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About the area

Located in Brainerd, Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort is in a rural area and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gull Lake and Mississippi River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brainerd International Raceway or North Central Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snow tubing and snowmobiling.
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1685 Kavanaugh Drive, Brainerd, MN, 56401

What's nearby

  • Bay Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 19 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ernie's on Gull - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

Hotel near Gull Lake
At Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a playground and a library. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and rowing. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as sledging, snowshoeing and basketball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and smoke-free property
  • Newspapers in the reception, barbecues and a vending machine
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Sofa beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, kitchens and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 26 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 25 October and 30 January.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 300 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort located?

Located in Brainerd, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Lake and Gull Lake. Pine Beach and Social 9 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter weekend for two

Our stay was perfect, very comfortable and relaxing. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018