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

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar

Gym

Laundry

Explore the area

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

Family-friendly hotel with water park and free breakfast

This hotel features a water park (surcharge), an indoor pool and a restaurant. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.

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.

An indoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a water park (surcharge), a lazy river and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Northland Arboretum. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Three Bear Bar and Grill
Splash around at the water park with a lazy river or swim in the indoor pool
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Just a 5-minute drive from Brainerd International Raceway and 7 minutes from Mississippi River
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Three Bear Bar and Grill – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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

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

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

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Holiday Inn Baxter

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Baxter Holiday Inn

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

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Chad

20 Aug 2024

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

16 Aug 2024

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

15 Aug 2024

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

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family

8 Aug 2024

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

6 Aug 2024

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

5 Aug 2024

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

4 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

2 Aug 2024

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

24 Jul 2024

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

24 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

19 Jul 2024

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

19 Jul 2024

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

16 Jul 2024

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

6 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

29 Jun 2024

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

Great Service and Wonderful experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

26 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family and small children

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Water park was great

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

16 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

mark, Eveleth

6 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

6 Jun 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family

5 Jun 2024

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

3 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with family

1 Jun 2024

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