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Rapid River Lodge

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and free breakfast

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Reception
2 indoor pools
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
The natural landscape around Rapid River Lodge creates a perfect backdrop for a welcoming stay. Guests enjoy breakfast, an all-ages arcade, laundry facilities, a spa tub, a gym, attentive staff, and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 King Bed, 2 Bunkbeds | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

1 King Bed, 2 Bunkbeds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Signature Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
7376 Woida Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425

What's nearby

  • Brainerd International Raceway - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 20 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rapid River Lodge

Family-friendly hotel near Mississippi River
At Rapid River Lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 indoor pools and a children's pool, along with a lazy river and a waterslide
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things the family-friendly amenities, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van 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
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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
  • 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
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Comfort Suites Rapid River
Comfort Suites Rapid River Baxter
Comfort Suites Rapid River Lodge
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Baxter Comfort Suites
Comfort Suites Baxter
Comfort Suites Rapid River Hotel Baxter
Rapid River Lodge Hotel
Rapid River Lodge Baxter
Rapid River Lodge Hotel Baxter
Comfort Suites Rapid River Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Does Rapid River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Rapid River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rapid River Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rapid River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rapid River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rapid River Lodge located?

This family-friendly Baxter hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Northland Arboretum and Mississippi River. WonderTrek Children's Museum and Gregory Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Rapid River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 916 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 916 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 916 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 916 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 916 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

raden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had the best crystal clear pool at the wateepark!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Esteban Bascunan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Teally enjoyed the stay and love the size of the room. 3 adults really fit good in a family room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water park is clean, well maintained, good staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our children lived the water park, and the hotel is conveniently located close to all shopping malls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and very good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 days of fun

A good variety for breakfast and the room was comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fun park. Nice beds. I didn't like that Hot tub was closed to adults after 9:00 p.m.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice last minute stop. Was clean, quite Breakfast was fair. Price was right.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and kid friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was bit by bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The water park is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beds pillows and waterpark breakfast and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was alright.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was a place to sleep after a long day. Nothing fancy. The only thing I didn’t like was the television—it was too small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Noisy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought that we had booked a room with disability aids, especially in the bathroom, but there were no hand grips so no shower for me!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The kids love the waterpark only thing I can say I was really disappointed in was the breakfast. I understand it’s geared towards kids, but it wasn’t great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little getaway for our family. The water park was fun for all ages. The breakfast had lots of great options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel and water park! Make sure you check waterpark schedule, it closed on Wednesdays. and Thursday mornings, so plan accordingly. On Wednesday we went to Safari Zoo, kids were happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and 24 hour hot coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was good and staff helpful. The poor mark was the cleanliness of the room. There was a hairband and what looked like a piece of balloon on the floor by the nightstand. Made me question how well the room was cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for children to have fun
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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