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Cragun's Resort & Hotel

3.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near The Classic at Madden's Golf Course

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Aerial view
Outdoor wedding area
Front of property - evening/night
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Lower Pool Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Lower Pool Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 Queen Shoreline Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Shoreline Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
  • 51 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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South 1-King Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

South 1-King Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Lakeside Lodge North King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Lakeside Lodge North King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Upper Pool Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Upper Pool Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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South 2-Queens | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

South 2-Queens

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • 51 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN, 56401

What's nearby

  • Legacy at Cragun's - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 3 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Social 9 - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 18 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ernie's on Gull - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪371 Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
Located close to Cragun's Legacy Courses, Cragun's Resort & Hotel provides a golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Tee up with amenities like a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like mountain biking, sledding, and ice skating. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and golf clubs on site
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 260 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English

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
  • On the beach
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite 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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 4 to November 15.

Is Cragun's Resort & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cragun's Resort & Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Brainerd hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. Brainerd International Raceway and Mount Ski Gull are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cragun's Resort & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 299 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was lots of activities available
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makaya

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

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Craguns has been around for a long time. The buildings are outdated but clean and well maintained. All staff, both front desk and in the restaurants were great. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at craguns always makes us feel welcomed from check in to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and friendly staff. Our room could have used a vacuuming before we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bartender was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family resort with great customer service

Cragun's is an old-fashioned family resort. This time we stayed in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin. They have great customer service. Our original cabin had an issue, so they promptly moved us to a new, similar cabin, and the new cabin was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great winter get away place!

Was a fun weekend get away with my wife. Our king size room over looked the lake. Room was nice! Bed was comfortable. We ice skated. Swam. Used the hot tub. Canoe & Paddle was great for food and drinks. Fun entertainment. Breakfast buffet was surprisingly good for the low price it was. Overall I’d recommend this place in winter. Lots to do outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything has been great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Damian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to bring a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, large room with a nice view of the lake. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dale

The girl checking us in had poor English and bad communication skills. It was not explained how to best access our room. It was a very long walk and we should have been directed to drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of things to do, very family friendly. Staff was very helpful. Food was great. Bech was beautiful. Room was spacious. Im looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort ! Will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights to play golf. The staff was very friendly and golf courses were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. Beautiful view and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, old sense of the buildings and settings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alcy

Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Paddle & Canoe left a lot to be dedired. Food was NOT good had to send it back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must stay

Such a great place to spend a summer week. So much to do and see, and the view from the decks is so peaceful. Highly recommend. Love the old historic feel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022