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Rapid River Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
2 indoor pools
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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7376 Woida Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425
  • Place, Northland Arboretum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Ossawinnamakee
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 King Bed, 2 Bunkbeds | Living area

1 King Bed, 2 Bunkbeds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Signature Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Baxter

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.

What's nearby

  • Northland Arboretum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crow Wing State Park - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • North Central Speedway - 9 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rapid River Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and a lazy river
Rapid River Lodge offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river, a waterslide, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
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 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.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
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.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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
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Rapid River Lodge Hotel
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Rapid River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 950 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Miles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast did the trick
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room and beds comfy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Marinda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Water park was great! Very clean and well taken care of. The hotel itself could use some tlc. The shower made a lot of noise and there was no shower fan. Things were starting to get pretty worn out. Bedding was wonderful, lots of room lighting, and appliances all worked. Any staff we met was very polite and helpful. I love the hot tub that goes outside. It was a beautiful October day to sit outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found the placement of the toilet paper dispenser made it difficult to use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

raden

Travelled with family and small children
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

Karla

Travelled with family
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

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alexzander, Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was not rude, but sure didnt seem like they wanted to be there. No good mornings, how was your stay etc. Hotel carpet is not very clean so keep your shoes on. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Breakfast was pretty good, although, when came to get coffee an employee was there and was coughing directly at the coffee machine not covering his mouth. The pancake machine wouldn't work so when i went to front desk she seemed a bit put out and said she had changed it. She replaced it and it was fine but sensed some attitude there. That is what prompted this review. That and the check out when the employer didnt ask how stay was and seemed a bit put out. Waterpark wasn't open so can't comment on that. Probably wouldnt stay here again especially since many hotels in that area to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inviting! Clean and bright.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bodie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in wasn’t u til 4pm and if only staying one night was not able to use water park but for a couple of hours after check in as it is closed from 1-4pm and checkout is when it opens in the morning! Paid way too much for a couple of hours of usage! Why close in the middle of the day with guests? Wish I had known ahead of time as the price was the same as great wolf lodge with so much less to offer! Won’t make that mistake twice! Rooms are run down and in serious need of upgrade and maintenance!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SHARYL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katie

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