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Our top choices for Brainerd family-friendly hotels

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a blue floral sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a sign for Days Inn & Suites.
A hotel kitchen with a coffee station, a clock, and a clock with a cappuccino sign.

1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Baxter
  • Family-friendly hotel brings joy to all ages with delightful amenities and convenient location just minutes from Buffalo Hills Park.
₩111,139
₩123,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade and a covered entrance.
An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and two basketball hoops.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a wall-mounted sign.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
  • Family adventures thrive with indoor water park, lazy river, and kid-friendly amenities at this welcoming hotel.
₩209,204
₩231,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
An indoor pool area with a rope bridge, water slides, and various water toys.
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.
A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.

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

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
  • Family-friendly paradise awaits at The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes with its exciting water park, playground, and game room.
₩168,464
₩201,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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 lodge with a two-story structure, outdoor seating, and a covered deck.

4. Good Ol' Days Resort

Good Ol' Days Resort
Nisswa
  • Lakeside retreat offers family fun with private beach, playground, and complimentary bike rentals.
₩123,871
₩143,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Good Ol' Days Resort
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

5. Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
  • Splash into family fun with two indoor pools, waterslide, and lazy river at this lodge just minutes from Brainerd Raceway.
₩195,303
₩216,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Rapid River Lodge
A room with a neon arcade game, a television, and a vending machine.
A bedroom with large windows, a bed, a TV, and a fireplace.
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.

6. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
  • Discover family adventures with a lakeside pool, free bicycles, and an arcade—just steps from Gull Lake's sandy shores.
₩186,012
₩218,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
A Country Inn Deerwood sign with a logo featuring a sun, a maple leaf, and a snowflake.
An indoor swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone wall.
A staircase with wooden railings, two upholstered chairs with cushions, a small table with a lamp, and an exit sign.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a brown decorative runner. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a telephone.

7. Country Inn Deerwood

Country Inn Deerwood
Deerwood
  • Experience the joy of a family getaway at this hotel with an indoor pool, hot tub, and amenities designed for all ages.
₩86,696
₩95,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Country Inn Deerwood
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a TV, a painting, and a bathtub.
A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, artwork, and an exit sign.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and large windows.
A room with a pool, a sofa, and chairs.

8. Nisswa Hotel and Suites

Nisswa Hotel and Suites
Nisswa
₩89,187
₩128,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Nisswa Hotel and Suites
A playground with a slide, climbing structure, and sand area, surrounded by trees and grass.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and a view of a golf course.
A rustic lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a small boat in the foreground.
A lobby with a reception desk, wooden pillars, and a chandelier.

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
₩211,956
₩229,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Four Adirondack chairs facing a lake with a forested island in the background.
A lakeside property with a large house, dock, and boats.
A two-story log cabin with a front porch, two balconies, and a stone foundation.
A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and pine trees.

10. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood
  • Make memories on Bay Lake with indoor and outdoor pools, a playground, and a pristine beach that's perfect for family adventures.
₩182,062
₩215,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Brainerd

Pool
Breakfast included
Water park
All-inclusive
4 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Brainerd

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade and a covered entrance.
An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and two basketball hoops.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a wall-mounted sign.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
₩209,204
₩231,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.
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.
A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
₩168,464
₩201,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
₩195,303
₩216,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Rapid River Lodge
A bed with white bedding and pillows.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a blue floral sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a sign for Days Inn & Suites.
A hotel kitchen with a coffee station, a clock, and a clock with a cappuccino sign.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Baxter
₩111,139
₩123,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
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 wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with trees.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and walls, poolside lounge chairs, and a pool table.

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
₩211,956
₩229,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a wooden ceiling, and a stone wall. There are chairs and a lifebuoy visible.
A staircase with wooden railings, two upholstered chairs with cushions, a small table with a lamp, and an exit sign.
A patio with a table, chairs, and a wooden bench.
A well-maintained golf course with a clear path, lush greenery, and a red flag marking the hole.

Country Inn Deerwood

Country Inn Deerwood
Deerwood
₩86,696
₩95,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Country Inn Deerwood
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A covered outdoor deck with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a 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.

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
₩186,012
₩218,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
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.

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood
₩182,062
₩215,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a TV, a painting, and a bathtub.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and large windows.
A spa area with a seating arrangement, a pool, and a view of the outdoors.

Nisswa Hotel and Suites

Nisswa Hotel and Suites
Nisswa
₩89,187
₩128,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Nisswa Hotel and Suites
A spacious log cabin interior with a central staircase, stone pillars, and a rustic wooden ceiling.
A log cabin-style building with a stone foundation and a large porch.
A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, stone fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A wedding ceremony in a log cabin with a stone wall and a mounted deer head.

Whitefish Lodge and Suites

Whitefish Lodge and Suites
Crosslake
₩269,803
₩295,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Brainerd

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a stone facade and a covered entrance.
An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and two basketball hoops.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a wall-mounted sign.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Brainerd
₩209,204
₩231,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.
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.
A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
₩168,464
₩201,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A bed with white bedding and pillows.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a blue floral sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a sign for Days Inn & Suites.
A hotel kitchen with a coffee station, a clock, and a clock with a cappuccino sign.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
Baxter
₩111,139
₩123,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
₩195,303
₩216,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Rapid River Lodge
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 wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with trees.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and walls, poolside lounge chairs, and a pool table.

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
Pequot Lakes
₩211,956
₩229,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins
A spacious log cabin interior with a central staircase, stone pillars, and a rustic wooden ceiling.
A log cabin-style building with a stone foundation and a large porch.
A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, stone fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A wedding ceremony in a log cabin with a stone wall and a mounted deer head.

Whitefish Lodge and Suites

Whitefish Lodge and Suites
Crosslake
₩269,803
₩295,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
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Top Brainerd Hotel Reviews

Maddens On Gull Lake

Maddens On Gull Lake

8/10 Good
"The view was beautiful and the staff were amazing and very friendly. The food was ok,I expected better tasting food for the price."
Christy 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Maddens On Gull Lake
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was warm and cordial! Breakfast was hot and tasty!!"
JAMES 5-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Frequently asked questions

What's Brainerd like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Brainerd is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The fun-filled waterpark, beautiful waterfalls, and lake views are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Arrange a flight into Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional), which is located 3.7 mi (6 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for a family trip to Brainerd?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG is a hotel with free water park access and a lazy river, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Maddens On Gull Lake is another choice for your stay with the kids.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Brainerd?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 18°F. The snowiest months in Brainerd are March, April, January, and December, with each month seeing an average of 6 inches of snowfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Brainerd?
While you and your family are visiting Brainerd, you might want to check out some kid-friendly attractions such as Paul Bunyan Land and Mount Ski Gull. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Nisswa City Park and Nisswa Family Fun Center.

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