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Cragun's Resort & Hotel

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An indoor swimming pool with a view of the water outside. - Cragun's Resort & Hotel (Brainerd)
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a television, a painting, and a wall with a list of lake rules. - Cragun's Resort & Hotel (Brainerd)
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs. - Cragun's Resort & Hotel (Brainerd)
An outdoor patio area with Adirondack chairs and tables, a golf course in the background, and a clear blue sky. - Cragun's Resort & Hotel (Brainerd)
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Located close to The Classic at Madden's Golf Course and 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 snowmobiling, mountain biking, and ice skating. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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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
  • 50 sq m
  • 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
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

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

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Room

3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 65 sq m
  • 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
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Brainerd, Cragun's Resort & Hotel is near the beach. Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Nisswa Family Fun Center and Paul Bunyan Land. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Brainerd International Raceway. Visit our Brainerd travel guide
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11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN, 56401

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with reflections of trees and a clear sky.
    Gull Lake
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Legacy at Cragun's
    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

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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

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?

Yes, Cragun's Resort & Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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?

This family-friendly Brainerd hotel is located near the beach, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cragun's Resort & Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 414 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful room with a lake view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved our room. Very spacious and awesome comfy chairs. Didn’t realize our small balcony was literally beside a high traffic roadway with cars and walking guests. Also beach area was very nice however the water wasn’t very clean and the bottom was sludgy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are remodeling- the bar and dining area are awesome - the burger is VERY good. The rooms are meh. The front desk didn’t give great information - did not notify us when our room was ready (didn’t have/ask for our phone number). Didn’t inform us there was not daily cleaning. We loved the marina and was great for our boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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
Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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

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, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great staff
Stayed 1 night 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, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our view from the room is so cozy and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Cragun’s! The room was clean, spacious, and remodeled with a great view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cragun's never disappoints!! We have been going there for years and it is ALWAYS a great time. Staff is friendly, rooms are clean, setting is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a family vacation. Had a great time. Restaurant, pools, beach, playground, pontoon rental, golf, tennis were all great. Cabin was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and bed was comfortable. Rooms are very dated. The fireplace in the room didn’t work and the phone in the room didn’t work when I tried to call the desk for assistance. The front desk staff wasn’t very helpful. View of the lake was the best thing about the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rm was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED everything about our stay! Was only there a few days, but want to come back and stay in the one of the cabins (stayed in lodge this time). The property is stunning and there is so much to do and see. Food was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed in March while they were in the middle of a huge renovation. Therefore it is best to make sure these rankings are properly framed. Our room was clean and spacious. We were however right by the entrance door from the parking lot and therefore had a LOT of noise when people were coming and going. It had a small deck but at 45 degrees with a wind off the lake, we did not sit on it! The renovation will be nice but we just wanted a place to stay for the night and it suited our needs just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO KIDS. The lake view was excellent. Enjoyed watching the float planes. My room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025