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
Exterior
Interior
Exterior
Interior

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

Explore the area

Map
15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    5 min drive
  • Northland Arboretum
    6 min drive
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee
    8 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    13 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brainerd

A family-friendly stay in Brainerd awaits you at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel. You'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Northland Arboretum and 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from Brainerd International Raceway. Highlights at this hotel include a water park, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Three Bear Bar and Grill, serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, lazy river, Hot tub and kids' swimming pool. 1001 square feet (93 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Brainerd hotel include Mississippi River and Crow Wing State Park.

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 with water park and free breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, and a waterslide. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1001 square feet (93 square metres) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1001 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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: USD 40 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 22 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 NZ$233.17, 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 parking available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel has a free self car park.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

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

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What makes Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

No, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool area could use better cleaning and overall appearance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Sink broken. fridge in room broken. Late check out but they kept bugging me about it since syb.stem was being dum
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water park fun as always. Room was fine; not spectacular. Property could use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Service and Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water park was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

mark, Eveleth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the pool area. It was awesome. There are two slides for adults-one with a tube and one without. There is a pool a lazy river, and a large area for young children. There are also two hot tubs-one for adults only. I would highly recommend this hotel. I went with my 13 year old daughter and we had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and amazing water park
Overall had an amazing stay there. My kids loved the waterpark . We had a small issue but the manager and staff corrected it upon leaving so therefore I gave 5 stars all around. Will go back for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024