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Cragun's Resort & Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel on the beach, near The Classic at Madden's Golf Course

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Aerial view
Snowmobiling
Front of property - evening/night
Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
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11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN, 56401
  • Popular LocationLegacy at Cragun's7 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Classic at Madden's Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrainerd International Raceway15 min drive
  • AirportBrainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)23 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Ashley
Jun 2, 2024
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Room options

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Lower Pool Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lower Pool Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 Queen Shoreline Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen Shoreline Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • 550 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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South 1-King Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

South 1-King Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 452 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • 700 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Lakeside Lodge North King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lakeside Lodge North King

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Upper Pool Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Upper Pool Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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South 2-Queens | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

South 2-Queens

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 550 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Brainerd

Located in Brainerd, Cragun's Resort & Hotel is on the beach. Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Nisswa Family Fun Center and Paul Bunyan Land. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Brainerd International Raceway.
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What's nearby

  • Legacy at Cragun's - 7 min walk
  • Pine Beach - 3 min drive
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 4 min drive
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Culver's - 15 min drive
  • Ernie's On Gull Lake - 12 min drive
  • Boulder Tap House - 14 min drive
  • 371 Diner - 14 min drive
  • Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake - 2 min walk

About this property

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
Located close to Cragun's Legacy Courses, Cragun's Resort & Hotel provides 36 holes of golf, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Tee up with amenities like a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like sledding, hiking/biking, and snowmobiling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All 260 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 36 holes of golf
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowmobiling

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cragun's Resort Hotel Brainerd
Cragun's Resort Hotel
Cragun's Brainerd
Cragun's
Cragun`s Golf Hotel Brainerd
Cragun's Resort & Hotel Hotel
Cragun's Resort & Hotel Brainerd
Cragun's Resort & Hotel Hotel Brainerd

Frequently asked questions

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

As of Jun 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cragun's Resort & Hotel on Jun 23, 2024 start from $179.0, excluding 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 Cragun's Resort & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cragun's Resort & Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Brainerd hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. Brainerd International Raceway and Mount Ski Gull are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 231 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Saint Paul

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk agent Jacob was so helpful and accommodating - gave us information to make our stay comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tabatha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Close to basketball tournament. There were people in the hallways drunk in the middle of the night but nothing was done about it. It disturbed our families sleeping
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice being lake side and the room ha a nice little cabin feel to it. Great rate but it was in Feb. We'll be back though!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jody

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

H

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We stayed at Cragun's over MEA. The area around the resort was beautiful. The cabin we stayed in was old, worn out, and not very clean. The furniture was uncomfortable, the stove/oven were from the 1980's and heated food unevenly. There was no WIFI and besides the indoor pool there was limited entertainment for young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I thought the area was beautiful, property was a little tired. My room was nice and worked. I thought the restaurants and selections were very limited and food was marginal. I found I visited a neighboring resort for dinning, which was very good. Dinning defiantly needs to improve
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort ! Will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. Beautiful view and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Fargo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place... wife loved the old school "Dirty Dancing" vibe!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Hayes

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was vast with plenty room. I arrived a couple hours early. I was told I'd get am email when my room was ready. I never did. The restaurants weren't open till five. There's a small bar by the check. The server new absolutely nothing and didn't care either. I asked for directions to the Legacy bar. He told me to look it up. I had to make to noise complaints for people partying on a deck below. I got apathy from almost everyone. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, large room with a nice view of the lake. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The inside area where the bathrooms are near the outdoor pool was not clean at all. It just looked like a place where no one cared. The lack of elevators or convenient ones was tough, because many flights of stairs were necessary to get to our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Weekend golf stay
The hospitality was wonderful, and the accommodations fine. I think perhaps it’s time to update the older facility, but it was still a pleasant experience with good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Matthew, Minneapolis

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was in disrepair. The room was damp and dirty, and our feet turned black from walking on the floors. There was also an unknown white powder on one of the beds, which was disturbing. The hallways were dingy and damp, and the ceiling tiles were falling down. The rates were incredibly high due to peak season, so I assumed that the property would be comparable to others in the area. It turns out that this was just an attempt to gouge unsuspecting travelers and take advantage of limited lodging during the summer. We went home after one night. It was a terrible experience, and I would never come back or recommend this place to anyone! Worst birthday ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to bring a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
5:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0