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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
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
2 indoor pools
Reception
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

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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

Baxter is home to Rapid River Lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Gull Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Northland Arboretum and WonderTrek Children's Museum.
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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

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

Rapid River Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 914 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the water park, breakfast & having 2 TV's in our room. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and water park were great! Very clean! Non slip floor in water park is great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as said. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night 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

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, The staff are excellent
Stayed 1 night 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

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family fun at the lodge and waterpark
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and cool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was great. Front desk very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome waterpark for kids 6-7 and under!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inviting! Clean and bright.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed that when booking we did not know the hot tub was closed. But the hotel is nice, convenient to breweries
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is so clean, water temp is fine not so cold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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