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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a water park and free breakfast

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Northland Arboretum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • North Long Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪13 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 | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Combined shower/tub, 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/tub, 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 neighborhood

Brainerd

In Brainerd .At this Brainerd hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Northland Arboretum and 6 miles (10 km) of Brainerd International Raceway. North Long Lake and Mississippi River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Brainerd International Raceway - 5 min drive
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 8 min drive
  • Gull Lake - 9 min drive
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 11 min drive
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel with water park
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, and a waterslide. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1001 square feet (93 square meters) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1001 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Spa tub
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
For more details, 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: USD 40 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel is 8.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel on Jan 31, 2025 start from $244.0, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel is home to Three Bear Bar and Grill, which features American cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel to downtown Brainerd?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel is 2.9 mi away from Brainerd.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 763 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 763 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 763 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 763 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 763 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

rebecca

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

8/10 Good

Mandy

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful as always! Thankful to be on the first floor with no elevator
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeShaun

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Took my grand daughters school clothes shopping and spent the night. Water park staff were kind and had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lucina

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I don't understand why they give out tickers in the arcade for prizes but then the prize redemption is in the laser tag that I've never once seen open. You have to go and bug someone at the front desk to take you back to a closed part of the hotel to get a ring pop for a hundred million points. Just don't give out prizes, and also, fix the broken games in the arcade. It's been over a month.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Autumn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tv in bunk bed room was broken. Plug wouldn’t not open in the tub. Front desk staff gave me a window suction cling on a pen to open drain myself.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Nice breakfast; nice options. Comfortable room. Fun water park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this motel and water park! The water and room temperature in the water park was perfect and there was plenty to keep all the kids (and adults) occupied. The rooms were clean and the bunk bed rooms were great for the kids. The only complaint I have is the arcade. There were several games out of order and the air on the air hockey table wasn’t strong enough to play at all, so I did not get to stomp my 11 year old nephew when he challenged me! Will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

yvonne

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was great except white bedspread had blood stains on it (it had been washed but should not have been used again. Arcade could have had more games and games working. Arcade was closed part of visit as storing luggage for large group. Amenities didnt have set hours or they were not followed. Laser tag closed early (we were told open until 8) so when we arrived, we couldn't play. Concessions near pool also closed early. My husband asked and staff said it was open until 8 p.m. but he was planning on leaving at 6? Pool and waterpark were FABULOUS?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool area could use better cleaning and overall appearance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024