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A hot tub area with a rocky backdrop, wooden beams, and a warning sign.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, a seating area with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen displaying content.
A casino with multiple slot machines and a carpeted floor.

1. Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Onamia
United States
Diane
$89 nightly
$98 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Casino Mille Lacs
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.
A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.
A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.

2. The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
United States
Amy
$125 nightly
$139 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A lodge with a central staircase leading to a main entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with flower beds and a paved walkway.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a large window.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden beams, and a view through large windows.

3. Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge
Nisswa
United States
Avery
Grand View Lodge
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a signboard, and a parking lot.
Vending machine
A modern interior with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with blinds.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a standing lamp, a heater, and a window with a view.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
Baxter
United States
Mary
$96 nightly
$107 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, including a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
United States
Brittany
$127 nightly
$141 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and lounge chairs.
A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a parking lot with handicapped spaces.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a balcony with wooden railings.
A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathtub, and green walls.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls

AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls
Little Falls
United States
phillip
$101 nightly
$112 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls
A lodge with a playground, a dock with canoes, and a lake.
A pathway leading to a row of buildings with a green landscape and trees.
A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees and a playground.
Exterior

7. Good Ol' Days Resort

Good Ol' Days Resort
Nisswa
United States
Pat
$87 nightly
$94 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Good Ol' Days Resort
A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and pine trees.
A lakeside property with a large house, dock, and boats.
Room
A meal with fries, a sandwich, and a pickle on a plate, with a drink and salt and pepper shakers on the table.

8. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood
United States
Kevin
$114 nightly
$122 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
A rustic lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a small boat in the foreground.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with trees.
A lobby with a reception desk, wooden pillars, and a chandelier.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and walls, poolside lounge chairs, and a pool table.

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
United States
Harold
$144 nightly
$156 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the water outside.
An outdoor patio area with Adirondack chairs and tables, a golf course in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a television, a painting, and a wall with a list of lake rules.
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

10. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Brainerd
United States
Michelle
$129 nightly
$139 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling and large windows, featuring red chairs and tables.
A brick wall with a blackboard displaying a welcome message and a fireplace with a stack of firewood.
A modern room with a brick wall, large windows, a leather chair, a small round table, and a desk with a lamp.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging red pendant lights.

11. Crosby Lofts

Crosby Lofts
Crosby
United States
Jeremy
Crosby Lofts
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a leather armchair, and a plaid ottoman. There is a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A bedroom with large windows, a bed, a TV, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.

12. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
United States
Andrew
$134 nightly
$144 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
A wooden cabin with large windows offering views of a forest and lake.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A lakeside cabin with a deck and a dock.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a leather sofa, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Lost Lake Lodge

Lost Lake Lodge
Nisswa
United States
Steve
Lost Lake Lodge
A modern room with large windows overlooking a lake, a cozy seating area, and a fireplace.
A modern house with a garage, surrounded by large trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern, two-story cabin with large glass windows, surrounded by tall pine trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, black bar stools, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a grey sofa in a living area.

14. Nature Link Resort

Nature Link Resort
Nisswa
United States
Erin
$212 nightly
$228 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Nature Link Resort
A spacious living area with a modern kitchen, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a fireplace.
A modern interior with a loft-style ceiling, a cozy seating area with a blue sofa, a dining table, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a large bathtub.
Private kitchen
Interior

15. Del Mar Dunes

Del Mar Dunes
Garrison
Del Mar Dunes
A deck with a grill, chairs, and a view of trees.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a bed, a television, and a fireplace.
A dock with two chairs facing a calm body of water under a clear sky.

16. Waterfront Escape w/ Fire Pit in Crosslake!

Waterfront Escape w/ Fire Pit in Crosslake!
Pequot Lakes
Waterfront Escape w/ Fire Pit in Crosslake!
A living room with a leather recliner, a television, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of trees.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A fire pit with a bench and chairs in a grassy area with houses in the background.
A single-story house with a green exterior and a small front yard.

17. Family-friendly Home w/ Fire Pit in Pine River

Family-friendly Home w/ Fire Pit in Pine River
Pine River
United States
Kara
Family-friendly Home w/ Fire Pit in Pine River
A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in sink, and a patterned rug.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a door leading outside.
A cabin surrounded by trees with a gravel path leading to the entrance.

18. Fish, Hike & More: Cozy Brainerd Cabin

Fish, Hike & More: Cozy Brainerd Cabin
Brainerd
Fish, Hike & More: Cozy Brainerd Cabin
A spacious living room with a high ceiling fan, a staircase, a white sofa, and a dining area with a white cabinet.
A carpeted staircase with a wooden handrail and black metal balusters, leading to an upper floor.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a clock, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds.

19. Pet-friendly Cottage: 8 Mi to Paul Bunyan Land!

Pet-friendly Cottage: 8 Mi to Paul Bunyan Land!
Brainerd
Pet-friendly Cottage: 8 Mi to Paul Bunyan Land!
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a dining table and bar stools.
A wooden deck with a view of a forested area.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

20. Near Lakes: Updated Family Home w/ Deck in Cushing

Near Lakes: Updated Family Home w/ Deck in Cushing
Cushing
Near Lakes: Updated Family Home w/ Deck in Cushing
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Brainerd

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Brainerd, Minnesota are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Brainerd, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Brainerd?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel, around 5 mi northwest of downtown Brainerd, is a guest favorite. Premium bedding and a swimming pool are among its conveniences. Arrowwood Lodge At Brainerd Lakes is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It comes with beach volleyball activities and a waterslide, and is about 5 mi northwest of the city center.
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Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and well-kept rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, gyms and tea and coffee making facilities. These stays may also include a restaurant and bar on-site. Elevate your Brainerd vacation by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa, 24/7 room service and upscale bathroom products, you'll experience a superior level of relaxation and comfort.

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