TOP Family-Friendly Hotels in Central Minnesota, MN for 2026 - Central Minnesota Family Welcoming Hotels

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A pool area with a child on a float and another child in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, a seating area with a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a glass door entrance.

A casino with multiple slot machines and a carpeted floor.

1. Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Onamia

£66

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with a view of the outdoors, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a map mural, and a clock.

A breakfast area with a bakery section, a grab-and-go counter, and a display of hot food and cereal.

2. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG

Alexandria

£96

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A room with a neon arcade game, a television, and a vending machine.

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 modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

3. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Nisswa

Discover family adventures with a lakeside pool, free bicycles, and an arcade—just steps from Gull Lake's sandy shores.

£106

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, dumbbells, and a treadmill.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes

Fun family adventures await with an indoor pool, kids' games, and lakefront location just steps from beach relaxation.

£77

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor pool area with a rope bridge, water slides, and various water toys.

A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.

A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.

A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.

5. 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.

£92

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building with a sign for emergency use only.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A beachside gathering with people around fires, a building in the background, and a calm water body reflecting lights.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a view of a balcony.

6. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Brainerd

£104

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

7. Good Ol' Days Resort

Nisswa

Lakeside retreat offers family fun with private beach, playground, and complimentary bike rentals.

£55

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by large windows.

A lakeside picnic area with benches and a fire pit.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a staircase.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

8. American Inn & Suites

Parkers Prairie

£79

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG

Alexandria

£96

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a potted plant, and a signboard.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard duty sign, surrounded by chairs and tables.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a round dining table, and a clock on the wall.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, two leather armchairs, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a patterned carpet.

AmericInn by Wyndham Wadena

Wadena

£83

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Spicer, MN

Spicer

£85

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

American Inn & Suites

Parkers Prairie

£79

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes

£77

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Brainerd

£92

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered porch, a parking lot, and a handicap-accessible sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, under a wooden ceiling with large windows.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.

Paynesville Inn And Suites

Paynesville

£75

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden staircase.

A modern kitchen with a 'Eat' sign, stainless steel appliances, and a coffee station.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hotel' sign and a 'Guest Services' sign. It has a sloped roof and a mix of siding and stone accents.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a computer, a large window with curtains, and a bathtub.

Canby Inn And Suites

Canby

£92

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and large windows offering views.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk with a fish tank, and a seating area with a blue patterned sofa.

A lodge with multiple balconies, a pool, and a sandy beach area.

A rustic bar area with wooden stools and a bar counter, featuring a sign that reads "LILA'S".

Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit

Detroit Lakes

£104

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, tiled floor, and large windows.

A covered patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a flower bed.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

Brainerd

£93

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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A hot tub area with a rocky backdrop, wooden beams, and a warning sign.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen displaying content.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Onamia

£66

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG

Alexandria

£96

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Spicer, MN

Spicer

£85

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious log cabin interior with a central staircase, stone pillars, and a rustic wooden ceiling.

A wedding ceremony in a log cabin with a stone wall and a mounted deer head.

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

A log cabin-style building with a stone foundation and a large porch.