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Rapid River Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
A snack bar with various packaged foods and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $157
$142 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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7376 Woida Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425
  • Place, Red Sand Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, White Sand Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Shower Grab Bars

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Shower Grab Bars

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a small drawer.

Family Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a lamp.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Shower Grab Bars

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a lamp.

Room, Multiple Beds, Shower Grab Bars

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a drawer, and a bed with white bedding.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Baxter

With a stay at Rapid River Lodge in Baxter, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mississippi River and Red Sand Lake. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from White Sand Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Perch Lake.

What's nearby

  • Red Sand Lake - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • White Sand Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Perch Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Northland Arboretum - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Baxter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 2 indoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a water park (surcharge) and a lazy river. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Lazy river
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
This property’s water park hours are 4-9 PM Friday, 9 AM-2 PM and 4-9 PM Saturday, and 9 AM-2 PM Sunday.
Cash is accepted at check-out only.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • In-room safe fee: USD 2.00 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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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

Property is also known as

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Rapid River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay love it kids love the pool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were large and clean, staff were great. The kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids and I loved our stay here. We will be back! Clean hotel, great waterpark, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 1-night stay with my family. Our kids enjoyed the waterpark!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with 6 kids 6 and under!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and water park was nice and maintained well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waterpark was amazing, breakfast was good. The staff was friendly. Room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misael

Great service and accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, kid friendly water park thats clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beds were comfy breakfast was great staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! People, room , waterpark, all great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with nice clean rooms. Waterpark was great for teens and small kids. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Race

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious room. Good water pressure and wide variety of pillows to choose from. Breakfast was great with a diy parfait station, pancakes, biscuits and gravy and more to choose from. Water park is very clean and well run. Great options for littles and adults alike. Quiet rooms too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, fun waterpark
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff ,nice accommodations, great place for the kids to stay and play in the water park area. We wish water was available with breakfast but we had to purchase it at the gift shop... that was the only thing we would like changed about our stay! Everything else was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun and safe water park for kids! We loved our stay and will visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast Hot tub, water slides, and lazy river were clean and open. My early teen grandkids enjoyed a extended time there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything felt fresh, perfect for a night awat from the race track.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our time here, staff is friendly, room was clean, good breakfast, and the water park is perfect for our kids age group.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Th lobby has a nostalgic log cabin feel and look. The room was clean and spacious. The kids loved the Waterpark! Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026