Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with water park and free breakfast

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Overview of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

8.6

Excellent

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Brainerd.

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is £98
Price available on 7/4/2024

Check out the area

15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425
  • Popular LocationBoulder Tap House11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaribou Coffee14 min walk
  • Popular LocationBrainerd International Raceway5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorthland Arboretum6 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Brainerd

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel is located in Brainerd. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Nisswa Family Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at Brainerd International Raceway.

What's nearby

  • Brainerd International Raceway - 5 min drive
  • Gull Lake - 9 min drive
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 11 min drive
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 15 min drive
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive
  • Culver's - 16 min walk
  • Wendy's - 6 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

Family-friendly hotel
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Three Bear Bar and Grill, features American cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, with a lazy river and a waterslide
  • Free self-parking
  • A water park (surcharge), meeting rooms and a computer station
  • ATM/banking services, a vending machine and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 98 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Three Bear Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Spa tub
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • 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
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 1,001 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • 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

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The property’s water park is closed Monday-Wednesday.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 4 2024 to March 6 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from 4 September 2023 to 23 May 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Water park
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

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, 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from March 4 2024 until March 6 2024 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel on 7 Apr 2024 start from £98.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel located?

Located in Brainerd, this family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Northland Arboretum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Lake Ossawinnamakee and Cragun's Legacy Courses are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 683 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 683 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 683 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 683 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 683 reviews" "

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

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk people were amazing!!! So nice and accommodating. 10/10 The person at the bar in the waterpark was snippy. Breakfast was not good, cold eggs cold sausage and the toaster was not able to keep up at all with the amount of people. Better off having a regular one, you had to put it in a ton of times. Book ahead also if you wanna do laser tag.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

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

2/10 Terrible

Dustin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Door does not latch closed. Attached door wasn't locked, two young kids walked into our room. Damaged furniture, hole in carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good, but we were surrounded my rooms being used by a middle school basketball team, and the hotel staff seemed unable to get them to be quiet, leading to a bad night's sleep. The breakfast was also very mediocre, and all plastic plates and cutlery.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

JoEllyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff in the swimming area were not really observant most of the time when it wasn't as busy. Only two slides, but the kids still had a lot of fun. Lots of options for smaller kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela & Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! Hotel was nice and clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The water park nice overall. The lazertag and arcade were fun. The staff is nice and helpful. The breakfast was welll stocked. The hotel is clean, but a bit run down. Also, the walls/floors are not sound proofed in the rooms. I could hear kids running/jumping around above us often and the TVs at night. Also, you could hear conversations in the other rooms. The main beds were comfortable, but our pull out bed was broken and had not been cleaned. The area around the hotel seemed safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023