Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

3.0 star property
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View from property
Resort view
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach volleyball, kayaking
Aerial view
Boating

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • On private beach
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
1685 Kavanaugh Drive, Brainerd, MN, 56401
  • Bay Lake
    1 min walk
  • Pine Beach
    3 min drive
  • Gull Lake
    6 min drive
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    26 min drive

Room options

Classic Condo, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 69 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Comfort Townhome, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 74 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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About the area

Brainerd

With a stay at Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort in Brainerd, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Bay Lake and a 3-minute drive from Pine Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Social 9 and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from The Classic at Madden's Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Bay Lake - 1 min walk
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 5 min drive
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 6 min drive
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ernie's On Gull Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

Waterfront hotel with an outdoor tennis court
Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brainerd hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and cable programming provide entertainment.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sledging
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate living room
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 25 and January 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 300 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Winter weekend for two
Our stay was perfect, very comfortable and relaxing. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018