Near Northland Arboretum
With a stay at Rapid River Lodge in Baxter, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mississippi River and Northland Arboretum. This family-friendly hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Gregory Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 2 indoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a lazy river and a waterslide. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
1 King Bed, 2 Bunkbeds
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedMore detailsWonderful · 748 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Location
9.4/10
Recommendation
88.8%
Closest airports
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud)
219.6 km / 136.4 mi
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP)
232 km / 144.2 mi
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
227.3 km / 141.2 mi
What's nearby
Northland Arboretum
3 km / 1.9 mi
Mississippi River
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
6 km / 3.7 mi
Gregory Park
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Lake Ossawinnamakee
6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Triangle Park
6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Buster Dog Park
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Brainerd International Raceway
7.2 km / 4.5 mi
North Long Lake
7.3 km / 4.6 mi
Roundhouse Brewery
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Crow Wing State Park
7.5 km / 4.6 mi
WonderTrek Children's Museum
8.1 km / 5 mi
Mill Ave Park
8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Lum Park
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Buffalo Hills Park
9 km / 5.6 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Children's pool
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
24-hour front desk
In-room safe (surcharge)
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
Business services
Conference space
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Children's pool
Number of indoor pools - 2
Full-service spa
Conference space
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
High-speed internet access
Internet access (complimentary)
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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