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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Brainerd with water park and indoor pool

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mississippi River. After hanging out at the water park or indoor pool, guests can grab a bite to eat at Three Bear Bar and Grill, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. There's a lazy river and a bar/lounge, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and lazy river
  • Water park
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The current price is $141
includes taxes & fees
$127 per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24

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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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen 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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425

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 - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 15 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mississippi River. After hanging out at the water park or indoor pool, guests can grab a bite to eat at Three Bear Bar and Grill, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. There's a lazy river and a bar/lounge, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 98 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1001 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lazy river
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Three Bear Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 150 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG has a lazy river and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a hot tub and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG?

Yes, Three Bear Bar and Grill offers American cuisine.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Was a great stay. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. Breakfast selection was okay. We make a weekend trip here every here for the water park. This year, there were no hockey teams staying here which was great. The indoor air temp in the water park was cold one of the days and the water temp in the kids area was quite cold also. Kind of killed the fun. The kids got chlorine rashes from swimming. The bar/food area is always nice for a quick lunch. All in all, was a nice stay. Pretty fair priced. Will stay again. 4/5 stars.
Nicholas, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Lots of kids! Loud hotel. Not very comfortable, likely wouldn’t stay here again
Karlie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great time staff was amazing. I’m very friendly.
Dana, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Patricia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Layla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Donna, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brandy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maureen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Justin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and great staff
Garrett, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

kari, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lori, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Forrest, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice
rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Check in was fast and efficient. Staff were friendly. The only problem was stuff shutting down earlier than anticipated. Waterpark is closed from 3-4 for safety check which is understandable and appreciated but slide was closed at 2:30. Happy hour at the bar from 5-7 but they closed at 6:45 and stopped taking food orders at 6. Signs were not very visible to have known when to order before they closed. Arcade closes with the pool which was a bummer for everything to shut all at one since we had just checked in at 3. Overall would stay again but would request better signage for all the closures and times.
Mandy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I wish they would make changes
This hotel could be amazing. Well set-up hotel in a nice location. Waterpark is fantastic, they have laser tag, arcade, etc. The problem is the property is filthy, room and bedding smell like stale beer, and the staff couldn’t care less about anything. I really hope they make changes and take better care of the property. Also, apparently they no longer give hotel guests discounts on laser tag, so it was $45 for 10 minutes for 4 people.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again! My husband was looking forward to pancakes this morning but they didnt have any this time and the only other thing was no ice machine on 1st floor have to go to 2nd or 3rd
sara, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Bruce, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Loved the water park, the kids and adults had a great time."
Reasons to Book
Indoor Pool & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM