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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

3.0 star property

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A water park with multiple slides and water features, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a tiled floor.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a blue carpet.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and wooden shelving.
A buffet with labeled trays of turkey sausage, bacon, and cookies.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and multiple windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $164
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

Explore the area

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15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425
  • Place, Red Sand Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, North Long Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves with towels.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a shower. There are handrails in the bathtub, a wooden tray, and a towel rack.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves with towels.

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves with towels.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchenette with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

3-star Brainerd hotel with free water park
This hotel features free water park access, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG features a complimentary water park, 2 hot tubs, a lazy river, and a waterslide. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 1001 square feet (93 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Three Bear Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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

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 provided

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 923 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a family getaway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maleah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with bunk beds, the waterpark was fun and stayed open late, laser tag was a nice bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and good restaurants around the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, very good and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time with our 4 year old and 20 month old! All the staff were great and everything was very clean. The breakfast was amazing with lots of variety! Both my kiddos loves the water park and didn't want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the snack bar closes at 7pm on a Friday
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good,clean well staffed. The water park is fun. The food court is ridiculously over priced and slow but the quality of food is better than most food courts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and wonderful waterpark.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious abd spotless. The staff were friendly upon check in, check out and everything inbetween.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHOUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for my family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, clean bathroom, clean bed, great pool and waterpark, clean breakfast area, overall a great hotel. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay un Brainerd area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alazar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the stuff was amazingly good and very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was just such an excellent experience. The water park was fun (and warm!) and the room was great. Really, I have no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love the pool and lazy river.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rooms and extras like Dove brand soap and products. Hands down BEST HOTEL BREAKFAST EVER!!! The staff goes above and beyond!!!! If i could give this hotel 10 stars I would!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was premade omelets my son didn’t like. Staff was kind and did morning towel changes. The water park is fine….my kids 8 & 11 were good for 1-2 days then got bored
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the stay was excellent! Roo. Clean stafff friend and concern! Our granddaughter comited and they were helpful in getting clean bedding. They all were amazing. Water park was excellent as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and wonderful area to vacation with young kids. Waterpark is perfect for our 6 & 12 year olds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Water temp was amazing and felt like you were always in a hot tub. The issue is that we booked our stay for my kids spring break and they shut down the water slides for those days. All they had was the red slide, play area (not even fully running), a semi hot tup with no bubbles, and the lazy river. They even shut down the grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Hotel was clean and the staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026