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A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling and large windows, featuring red chairs and tables.

A brick wall with a blackboard displaying a welcome message and a fireplace with a stack of firewood.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging red pendant lights.

A modern room with a brick wall, large windows, a leather chair, a small round table, and a desk with a lamp.

1. Crosby Lofts

9.3 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Alicia

£112

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a blue floral sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a sign for Days Inn & Suites.

A multi-story building with a flat roof and large windows. There are several cars parked in front.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and outdoor seating.

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

6.8 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Glen

£82

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view through a door.

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

6.5 mi from Horseshoe Lake

JANELL

£117

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the pool area.

A hotel with a stone facade, green roof, and a parking lot with cars.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

4. Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

7.5 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Barbara

£97

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and pine trees.

A lakeside property with a large house, dock, and boats.

A meal with fries, a sandwich, and a pickle on a plate, with a drink and salt and pepper shakers on the table.

5. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

11.9 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Nicole

£88

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.

A snack bar with various packaged foods and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

6. Rapid River Lodge

6.9 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Jerry

£119

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

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

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

6.6 mi from Horseshoe Lake

JOHN

£116

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern room with large windows overlooking a lake, a cozy seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern, two-story cabin with large glass windows, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A modern house with a garage, surrounded by large trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern kitchen with a central island, black bar stools, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a grey sofa in a living area.

8. Nature Link Resort

9.7 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Kari

£202

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A lodge with a playground, a dock with canoes, and a lake.

A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees and a playground.

A window with a view of a lake, a dock, and trees.

9. Good Ol' Days Resort

11.6 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Pat

£79

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A living room with a leather sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden side table with a lamp, a rug, and a bear statue.

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

A tree with white blossoms in front of a house.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a blue armchair, and a unique blue armchair with a cloud design. There's a framed picture on the wall, a lamp on a side table, and a rug on the floor.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

7 mi from Horseshoe Lake

diane

£67

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A bedroom with large windows, a bed, a TV, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor deck with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a railing.

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.

11. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

11.9 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Jon

£120

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a signboard, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a standing lamp, a heater, and a window with a view.

A modern hotel room with a built-in wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a small refrigerator.

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

6.9 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Mary

£95

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

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

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.

13. The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

6.8 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Julie Ann

£109

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a wooden ceiling, and a stone wall. There are chairs and a lifebuoy visible.

A well-maintained golf course with a clear path, lush greenery, and a red flag marking the hole.

A patio with a table, chairs, and a wooden bench.

A staircase with wooden railings, two upholstered chairs with cushions, a small table with a lamp, and an exit sign.

14. Country Inn Deerwood

11.5 mi from Horseshoe Lake

paul

£52

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the water outside.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a television, a painting, and a wall with a list of lake rules.

A group of children holding birth certificates in a room with a wooden table and chairs.

15. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

12 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Michelle

£129

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a TV, a painting, and a bathtub.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and large windows.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, artwork, and an exit sign.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

16. Nisswa Hotel and Suites

10.5 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Ben

£55

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Christmas tree.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a Christmas tree.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red armchair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A buffet setup with multiple beverage dispensers, bowls, and a counter.

17. Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd

6.7 mi from Horseshoe Lake

Joey

£72

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Horseshoe Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crosby Lofts	9.6 Exceptional 79 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area	8.8 Excellent 886 reviews	View
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort	8.4 Very good 379 reviews	View

Top Horseshoe Lake Hotel Reviews

Cabin on Rice Lake access to Mississippi River 1 bedroom/1 bath sleeps 4

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to get away for a night without having to worry about anything. A true piece of heaven on Earth."

Pet Friendly-Secluded-Fire Pit-300mbps internet

10/10 Excellent

"Great secluded property! Beautiful trees, lots of deer! Great place if you travel with a pet! My dog loved it!!"

Cozy Rice Lake Cabin w Balcony, Grill & Views

10/10 Excellent

"Great place/space for the two of us. Everything was very nice. Communication with host was great. Would stay again if in the area."

5BR+3BA+HotTub, Spacious Brainerd Lakeside Escape

10/10 Excellent

"Booking as very easy. Communication with the host was exceptional. Katie gave recommendations for good restaurants and things to do in the area. The door code was sent just prior to our arrival. The location of the home on the lake was beautiful with amazing sunrises. We used the kayaks and lilly pad floaty. There were plenty of plush towels and the extra blankets were super soft and cozy on cooler nights. Check out was also easy. I would highly recommend this home for an enjoyable family getaway!"

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in delightful Brainerd

10/10 Excellent

"We had a very enjoyable stay. It was very pet friendly with even a toy for our dog."

Brainerd Waterfront Lake Retreat Sleeps 18 Hot Tub, Sand Beach, Great Fish

10/10 Excellent

"We had a an amazing time here, perfect space relaxing on the beach with a campfire. Will be back this winter to take in all the area has to offer for winter activities."

Merrifield Vacation Rental w/ Dock & River Access

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home and amazing property - very private and serene."

2 bedroom walkout on Rice Lake/Mississippi River with dock for your boat!

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, nice location!We enjoyed a fire 2 of our 3 nights. Also enjoyed morning walks. Had everything we needed."

Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, quiet setting. Well maintained and furnished property and thoughtful hosts. Enjoyed our stay."

Other attractions near Horseshoe Lake

Loerch Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Loerch Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Ironton. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Rice Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rice Lake during your travels in Brainerd. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Lum Park

After visiting Lum Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brainerd. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Spider Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spider Lake during your travels in Merrifield.

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Campbell Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Campbell Lake during your travels in Merrifield.

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Mill Ave Park

Mill Ave Park is just one of the places to see in Brainerd, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Merrifield Lions Park

Explore the great outdoors at Merrifield Lions Park, a lovely green space in Merrifield.

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Crystal Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crystal Lake during your travels in Merrifield.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Horseshoe Lake?

Horseshoe Lake is located in Brainerd. Travellers like this family-friendly area for its lakeside setting and waterfalls. You'll find 31 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Horseshoe Lake?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a free water park and free breakfast. You'll find it 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Horseshoe Lake.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Horseshoe Lake?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Horseshoe Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Horseshoe Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Horseshoe Lake.

What can I see and do near Horseshoe Lake?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Spider Lake, Crystal Lake and Rice Lake. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Loerch Wildlife Management Area, WonderTrek Children's Museum and Roundhouse Brewery while you're in the area. Campbell Lake, Merrifield Lions Park and Twin Lakes are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for Horseshoe Lake hotels

1. Crosby Lofts

2. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

4. Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

5. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

6. Rapid River Lodge

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

8. Nature Link Resort

9. Good Ol' Days Resort

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

11. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

13. The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

14. Country Inn Deerwood

15. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

16. Nisswa Hotel and Suites

17. Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd

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Top Horseshoe Lake Hotel Reviews

Cabin on Rice Lake access to Mississippi River 1 bedroom/1 bath sleeps 4

Pet Friendly-Secluded-Fire Pit-300mbps internet

Cozy Rice Lake Cabin w Balcony, Grill & Views

5BR+3BA+HotTub, Spacious Brainerd Lakeside Escape

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in delightful Brainerd

Brainerd Waterfront Lake Retreat Sleeps 18 Hot Tub, Sand Beach, Great Fish

Merrifield Vacation Rental w/ Dock & River Access

2 bedroom walkout on Rice Lake/Mississippi River with dock for your boat!

Relaxing retreat on Rice Lake! Quiet lake views w/full deck, fire pit, & hot tub

Other attractions near Horseshoe Lake

Loerch Wildlife Management Area

Rice Lake

Lum Park

Spider Lake

Campbell Lake

Mill Ave Park

Merrifield Lions Park

Crystal Lake

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