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Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Property class: 3

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A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a fireplace, and a staircase.
A golf course with multiple sand bunkers and a forested area.
An indoor swimming pool with a view of the water outside.
A golf course with sand bunkers, a water body, and a forested area.
A beachside gathering with people around fires, a building in the background, and a calm water body reflecting lights.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $139
$129 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN, 56401
  • Place, Legacy at Cragun's
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for South 2-Queens

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a view of a balcony.

South 2-Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A poolside area with a wooden table and chairs, a pool, and a view of the interior with multiple levels and seating areas.

Lower Pool Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

South 1-King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a fireplace, and a balcony with a view.

Lakeside Lodge North King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Shoreline Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper Pool Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room

3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa with a patterned throw, and a large sliding glass door leading to a deck.

Junior Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brainerd

When you stay at Cragun's Resort & Hotel in Brainerd, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. .This family-friendly hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Brainerd International Raceway and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Mount Ski Gull.

What's nearby

  • Legacy at Cragun's - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gull Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Bay Lake - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gas Can Bar And Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sidetrack Bar And Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel offers 260 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Brainerd hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and a health club. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 260 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as a health club and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cragun's Resort & Hotel has 5 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 36-hole golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowmobiling

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 4 to November 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 400 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 200 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 400 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cragun's Resort Hotel Brainerd
Cragun's Resort Hotel
Cragun's Brainerd
Cragun's
Cragun`s Golf Hotel Brainerd
Cragun's Resort & Hotel Hotel
Cragun's Resort & Hotel Brainerd
Cragun's Resort & Hotel Hotel Brainerd

Cragun's Resort & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 415 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, lovely beach, and great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A must destination when in Northern Minnesota
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay. The room overlooking the lake was spacious and very comfortable. We took advantage of a number of activities, each of which was fun for all ages. The beach was perfect for all day fun. Great family and multi-generational destination. The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is pretty dated in comparison to other properties in the area. I wouldn’t say it’s a great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Resort was very nice, quiet and clean. The one thing we did notice was there were a lot of steps to everything….our room, the pool area, the deck area outside the pool to go down by the lake—hard for older people or disabled. Room was very nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort with old world charm. Hard to find a better place with all the amenities they have. Remodeling the place and it will be spectacular when done. The courses were in great shape.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend staying. I live in the area and when I just want enjoy a weekend. I stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always amazing to stay at!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Under massive construction, tough to navigate. Hallways felt very outdated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were cozy and had a spectacular view of the lake. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and a great location. Warm and cozy cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff! Beautiful resort!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is under major remodeling. I do feel they could have let customers know. Walking with a cane was a bit difficult. Scaffolding was set up at the entry in and out. I understand that they need to make money but this type of construction and it is on going needs to be made public. Hotels , com should have known about. I feel I should have some money refunded by Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great location however resort was dated in need of remodeling
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time - it was so relaxing and beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great, clean, good atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at Craguns and its history.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, and plenty of fun things to do!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025