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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
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Interior
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible) | Private kitchen

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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About the area

Brainerd

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG in Brainerd, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mississippi River and Brainerd International Raceway. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Northland Arboretum and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from North Long Lake.

What's nearby

  • Brainerd International Raceway - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Family-friendly hotel with a water park and free breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park (surcharge), an indoor pool, and a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at Three Bear Bar and Grill serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Brainerd? This hotel has 1001 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Three Bear Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Three Bear Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Water park access (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1001 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • 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 available

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
The property’s water park is closed Monday-Wednesday.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 774 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luvenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for families with kids. Separate hot tub for kids and adults in the waterpark area. Dining and drink options in the waterpark. Complimentary breakfast had robust options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Layla

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Pretty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

kari

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast and efficient. Staff were friendly. The only problem was stuff shutting down earlier than anticipated. Waterpark is closed from 3-4 for safety check which is understandable and appreciated but slide was closed at 2:30. Happy hour at the bar from 5-7 but they closed at 6:45 and stopped taking food orders at 6. Signs were not very visible to have known when to order before they closed. Arcade closes with the pool which was a bummer for everything to shut all at one since we had just checked in at 3. Overall would stay again but would request better signage for all the closures and times.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wish they would make changes
This hotel could be amazing. Well set-up hotel in a nice location. Waterpark is fantastic, they have laser tag, arcade, etc. The problem is the property is filthy, room and bedding smell like stale beer, and the staff couldn’t care less about anything. I really hope they make changes and take better care of the property. Also, apparently they no longer give hotel guests discounts on laser tag, so it was $45 for 10 minutes for 4 people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would stay again! My husband was looking forward to pancakes this morning but they didnt have any this time and the only other thing was no ice machine on 1st floor have to go to 2nd or 3rd
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Christie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The fireplace didn't work and was included in the price i paid. The room was bg and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel staff were very good room was clean but public area carpets were tatty and dirty by the look due to people walking from the on site swimming pool too the rooms dripping wet
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying here. We loved the waterpark. We loved how close it was to the shopping and the zoo. We will definitely stay up here again when we get the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Brimson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to location and airport!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Plymouth

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