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Rapid River Lodge

2.5 star property

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A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
A snack bar with various packaged foods and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $194
$175 nightly
$194 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16

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7376 Woida Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425
  • Place, Red Sand Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    ‪15 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
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

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

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

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Baxter

With a stay at Rapid River Lodge in Baxter, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Mississippi River and 6 minutes from Brainerd International Raceway. .This family-friendly hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Gull Lake and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Red Sand Lake.

What's nearby

  • Red Sand Lake - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poncho & Lefty's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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

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

  • No elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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

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

This property does not have elevators
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. 600 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Misael

Great service and accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lonna

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing at the front desk and in the water park. Breakfast was pancakes, biscuits& gravy, fruit, yogurt, cereal, several different bread options. The water park might consider allowing adults in after 9pm especially for the hot tub and lazy river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and water park, friendly and attentive staff even during the busy holiday season
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed room and pool area and workers very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
facilities were clean and spacious. staff was extremely nice and attentive. would have like more protein options on the breakfast but can not complain for free. will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was great! We opted for the family suit and found the room to be the perfect size. The water park was a lot of fun, although they were short on towels so be prepared to bring your own or go without.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and waterpark with great staff - Sherri is the best and goes above and beyond. Love coming here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Water park was awesome & very comfortable rooms, also great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Have stayed here numerous times while visiting grandkids.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, wonderful zoo nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The King Double room appeared spotless, the staff was great, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024