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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

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You can look forward to free continental breakfast, free water park access, and an arcade/game room at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Three Bear Bar and Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 558
AED 619 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves with towels.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a shower. There are handrails in the bathtub, a wooden tray, and a towel rack.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves with towels.

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shelves with towels.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Brainerd is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG. Roundhouse Brewery and Cragun's Legacy Courses are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Northland Arboretum and WonderTrek Children's Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Nisswa Family Fun Center and Paul Bunyan Land. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Brainerd travel guide
Map
15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425

What's nearby

  • A field of red flowers, a building, and a row of trees under a blue sky.
    Northland Arboretum
    5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Red Sand Lake
    4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • White Sand Lake
    5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • North Long Lake
    5 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • El Tequila Mexican Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Little Caesars Pizza
    8 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

  • Family-friendly hotel near Brainerd International Raceway
  • Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG and take advantage of free continental breakfast, free water park access, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Three Bear Bar and Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lazy river and a waterslide
    • Free self parking
    • Free newspapers, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
    • A gift shop, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 98 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Three Bear Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

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

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The property’s water park is closed Monday-Wednesday.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 2 to May 22:
  • Water park
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

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)

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

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

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG on 7 September 2026 start from AED 558, excluding 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 by IHG 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

This family-friendly Brainerd hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Northland Arboretum and Red Sand Lake. WonderTrek Children's Museum and Mississippi River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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