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The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes

3.0 star property

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Fireplace
American cuisine
Lobby
Water park
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

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6967 Lake Forest Rd, Brainerd, MN, 56425
  • Northland Arboretum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Long Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Split)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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TV

Double Queen Sofa Suite

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes

Family-friendly hotel with water park and free breakfast
A water park (surcharge), a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a lazy river are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Brainerd hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes. During your stay, you'll be close to Northland Arboretum. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Baxters Grill and Bar
  • Splash around at the water park with a lazy river
  • Services include a lifeguard on-site, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, volleyball and a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Mississippi River and 5 minutes from Northland Arboretum
  • Free airport shuttle service
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes offers its guests a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, and a waterslide. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 7 meeting rooms are available. A hot tub, a fitness centre, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Brainerd hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.
Baxters Grill and Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Baxters Grill and Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Waterslide
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • 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
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
Please note the Arrowwood Lodge At Brainerd Lakes waterpark hours vary by season.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Arrowwood Brainerd
Arrowwood Lodge
Arrowwood Lodge Brainerd
Arrowwood Lodge Brainerd Lakes
Arrowwood Lodge Brainerd Lakes Baxter
Arrowwood Lodge Brainerd Lakes Hotel
Arrowwood Lodge Brainerd Lakes Hotel Baxter
Brainerd Arrowwood
Brainerd Lodge
Lodge Brainerd
Lodge At Brainerd Lakes Hotel Baxter
Arrowwood Brainerd Lakes Baxter
Arrowwood Brainerd Lakes

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 957 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Travelled with family
Clean rooms, excellent staff, they were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was great. Only downside was kids in room next to us yelling in hallway, banging on walls, in and out of room and slamming the door late at night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Water in water park was freezing, couldn't comfortably swim.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

cynthia

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
MEA wknd
Our family of five styed for one night over MEA wknd. waterpark was a lot of fun! Rooms could use a bit of updating. Beds were uncomfortable as were the pillows. Loud mattress protectors. We did enjoy our stay ultimately just a few suggestions regarding the rooms/beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mondai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Breakfast was good, water park good for younger children, not teens. Beds were pretty uncomfortable, room sizes are big.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place for all ages
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waterpark showing some age. We had a nice dinner, though server was very busy and was bit slow. The comedy show was not very funny
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are dated shower curtains smell, staff was friendly but check in lines were extremely long
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Faith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
While the staff is amazing, the hotel is definitely a little outdated. There was some mold in the bathroom and paint peeling. The water park while fun was also a little outdated and rusty. Breakfast was hot and tasty but few gluten free options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024