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

Comfortable hotel with water park and free breakfast

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

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

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

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425
  • Popular LocationBrainerd International Raceway5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLegacy at Cragun's15 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Classic at Madden's Golf Course15 min drive
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Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brainerd

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel is located in Brainerd. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Nisswa Family Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway.
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What's nearby

  • Brainerd International Raceway - 5 min drive
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 8 min drive
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 11 min drive
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 15 min drive
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive
  • Culver's - 16 min walk
  • Wendy's - 6 min drive

About this property

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

Family-friendly hotel
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. 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 a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with a lazy river and a waterslide
  • Free self parking
  • A water park (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a gift shop
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 98 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guests 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

Languages

English

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–9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Three Bear Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Spa tub
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • 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 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

More

  • 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

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 available

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 property will be renovating from September 4 2023 to May 23 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Water park
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

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 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, an IHG Hotel 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, an IHG Hotel?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel on May 9, 2024 start from $111.59, 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, an IHG Hotel 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.

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

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

Located in Brainerd, this family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Northland Arboretum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Lake Ossawinnamakee and Cragun's Legacy Courses are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 694 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 694 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 694 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 694 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 694 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

Soni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the plethora of children running up And down the hallways it was a fantastic stay! Very clean! Breakfast was great every morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria Renee

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good except some games in the arcade were broken and the water at the bottom of the waterslide is to shallow for adults and i would hit my feet on bottom of the pool coming off the slide
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated. We got a great price and loved the waterpark. Staff are great too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jo

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in during a snowstorm and the staff was wonderful, the woman who ran the breakfast was wonderful and all the staff that braved the weather to open the water slides were fantastic. Great housekeeping services as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Saint Francis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk people were amazing!!! So nice and accommodating. 10/10 The person at the bar in the waterpark was snippy. Breakfast was not good, cold eggs cold sausage and the toaster was not able to keep up at all with the amount of people. Better off having a regular one, you had to put it in a ton of times. Book ahead also if you wanna do laser tag.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Indoor Pool & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0