Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 hot tubs and free water park access

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Indoor pool
Interior
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, free water park access and an arcade/games 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 reception.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 15 of 15 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower (Communications Accessible)

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Brainerd is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Northland Arboretum and WonderTrek Children's Museum. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
Visit our Brainerd travel guideOpens in a new window
Map
15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN, 56425

What's nearby

  • Brainerd International Raceway - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Gull Lake - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 18 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poncho & Lefty's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Family-friendly hotel near Mississippi River
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/games 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 reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lazy river and a waterslide
  • Free self-parking
  • ATM/banking services, a front desk safe and a computer station
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Similar properties

Fireplace

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 1,009 reviews
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 cot
  • 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

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 seasonally each year. They will be closed from 2 September to 22 May:
  • Water park
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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 cots 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

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 18 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$259.51, including 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 at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

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

Located in Brainerd, this family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Northland Arboretum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of WonderTrek Children's Museum and Mississippi River. Gull Lake and North Long Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.