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A hot tub area with a rocky backdrop, wooden beams, and a warning sign.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen displaying content.
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 spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a glass door entrance.

1. Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Grand Casino Mille Lacs
Onamia
United States
Diane
$98 nightly
$108 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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 building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.
A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.
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
Julie Ann
$124 nightly
$138 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, including a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.
A compact kitchenette with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
United States
DEB
$134 nightly
$149 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a signboard, and a parking lot.
A modern hotel room with a built-in wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a small refrigerator.
A modern interior with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with blinds.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
Baxter
United States
Chad
$102 nightly
$113 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd
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 spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a high wooden ceiling.
A kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

5. Grand View Lodge

Grand View Lodge
Nisswa
United States
Kevin
Grand View Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and lounge chairs.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a balcony with wooden railings.
A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a parking lot with handicapped spaces.
A cozy lobby with a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, and a comfortable seating area.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls

AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls
Little Falls
United States
Jeff
$101 nightly
$112 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Little Falls
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the water outside.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of a body of water through large windows.
An aerial view of a golf course with a winding road, dense forest, and several water hazards.
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

7. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Brainerd
United States
Steven
$159 nightly
$171 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
A rustic lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a small boat in the foreground.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden coffee table.
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.

8. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
United States
Harold
$141 nightly
$153 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
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.

9. Good Ol' Days Resort

Good Ol' Days Resort
Nisswa
United States
Pat
$144 nightly
$155 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
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 meal with fries, a sandwich, and a pickle on a plate, with a drink and salt and pepper shakers on the table.
A lakeside property with a large house, dock, and boats.

10. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood
United States
Nicole
$164 nightly
$176 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling and large windows, featuring red chairs and tables.
A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with blinds, a brick wall, a small table with a chair, and a mounted TV.
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.

11. Crosby Lofts

Crosby Lofts
Crosby
United States
Alicia
$138 nightly
$148 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Crosby Lofts
A modern room with large windows overlooking a lake, a cozy seating area, and a fireplace.
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.
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.

12. Nature Link Resort

Nature Link Resort
Nisswa
United States
Kari
$190 nightly
$204 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Nature Link Resort
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.
A bedroom with large windows, a bed, a TV, and a fireplace.
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.

13. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
United States
Patrick
$150 nightly
$161 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
A wooden cabin with large windows offering views of a forest and lake.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a leather sofa, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A lakeside cabin with a deck and a dock.

14. Lost Lake Lodge

Lost Lake Lodge
Nisswa
United States
Yao
Lost Lake Lodge
A deck with a barbecue grill, a chair, and a table.
A wooden interior with a microwave, shelves with dishes, a broom, and a door with hooks.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a bed, a television, and a fireplace.

15. Waterfront Escape w/ Fire Pit in Crosslake!

Waterfront Escape w/ Fire Pit in Crosslake!
Pequot Lakes
Waterfront Escape w/ Fire Pit in Crosslake!
A spacious living area with a modern kitchen, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a fireplace.
A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
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.

16. Del Mar Dunes

Del Mar Dunes
Garrison
Del Mar Dunes
A living room with a leather recliner, a television, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of trees.
A single-story house with a green exterior and a small front yard.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a television, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, and a window with a view of trees.

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 spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A cabin surrounded by trees with a gravel path leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in sink, and a patterned rug.

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 spacious living room with two white sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a clock, 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, coffee table, and a TV. There's a kitchen area with a dining table and bar stools.
A wooden deck with a view of a forested area.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.
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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Top Brainerd Hotel Reviews

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

8/10 Good
"It is a great family venue with many things to do. The new owners are updating and that is a relief because it is not elderly accessible ir handicapped accessible and that makes getting our loved ones around very frustrating. More elevators please"
Kelly 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent
"It was our first time staying"
Julie Ann 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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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.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Brainerd for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Brainerd near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Brainerd 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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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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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Brainerd?
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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