Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Family-friendly hotel with 2 hot tubs and free water park access

Choose dates to view prices

Where to?

Dates

September 2025

October 2025

You can look forward to free continental breakfast, free water park access, and an arcade/game room at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Three Bear Bar and Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Bar
Housekeeping
Pool
24/7 front desk

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 15 of 15 rooms

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

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

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

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 cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!

About the neighborhood

Brainerd is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Northland Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

Visit our Brainerd travel guide

15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425

What's nearby

Brainerd International Raceway - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
Lake Ossawinnamakee - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
Gull Lake - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
Cragun's Legacy Courses - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Poncho & Lefty's - ‬3 min drive
‪Caribou Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Family-friendly hotel near Mississippi River

Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG and take advantage of free continental breakfast, free water park access, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Three Bear Bar and Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.

You'll also find perks like:

An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lazy river and a waterslide
Free self parking
Free newspapers, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
A gift shop, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 98 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

2 hot tubs
24-hour gym
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free water park
Indoor pool
Lazy river
Waterslide

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free water park access
In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Lazy river
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
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 center
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 crib
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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, 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 seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 2 to May 22:

Water park

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:

Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:

Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

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

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

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

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

As of Sep 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG on Sep 21, 2025 start from $127.0, 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG located?

Located in Brainerd, this family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Northland Arboretum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of WonderTrek Children's Museum and Mississippi River. Gull Lake and North Long Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).