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Rapid River Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
2 indoor pools
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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, Crow Wing State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪16 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Signature Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Baxter

With a stay at Rapid River Lodge in Baxter, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mississippi River and Gull Lake. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Northland Arboretum and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Northland Arboretum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Crow Wing State Park - 6 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • North Long Lake - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • North Central Speedway - 8 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rapid River Lodge

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.

This Baxter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 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 water park (surcharge), a lazy river, 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 water park (surcharge) and a lazy river. 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 a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. 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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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
  • Lifeguards
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 989 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 989 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 989 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 989 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 989 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lexi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kids had fun at the waterpark. We went on an incredibly cold day but because the slides are all internal there weren’t shut down due to the cold. The arcade games upstairs were nearly all out of order which was a bummer. The bucket game in the waterpark was also not working. The room was clean, there just needs to be some maintenance done to the game room and pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterpark floor was the best. Need more tubes but excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

victor

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I got this room for the water park… well, it’s only open on the weekends during the off season. Needless to say I wasn’t thrilled about that. Then the whole pool area is closed so no hot tub either. The room was big, but terrible for layout. The tv way too small on such a gigantic wall. The bathroom door hits you if you are sitting on the toilet. Not very well thought out. Breakfast was very standard and nothing special, but better than some. FYI if it’s not I’m guessing may-end of aug, don’t plan on going to the water park unless it’s the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Excellent hotel amenities for the middle of winter in Minnesota. Great for toddlers (Zero entry splash type area), young kids, teenagers and even adults with 2 water slides and lazy river
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterpark was fantastic! Pools and the air temperature in the pool area aren't always warm enough for people to be comfortable, especially little ones. This place was warm (almost too warm at first but you do get used to it) and the pool temperature was perfect! The indoor hot tub was hot and the outside hot tub was just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

lauranne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Found some new years accessories and decorations stuffed behind the TV from previous occupants. Housekeeping didn't refresh the room at all. Pool staff could relax a bit, one fella was at a fast walk/slow jog for a good 30 minutes going around checking the pools. It was a good stay and the kids enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 3rd weekend we’ve stayed. The room was great and clean, the waterpark was very clean and warm in there which was great. Staff were great help and kind, breakfast was great. No complaints. We had so much fun with our 3 year old twins! We can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ivette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was clean and ver comfortable. It was one night but it was very nice. Plan on coming back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beds were comfy breakfast was great staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and water park, friendly and attentive staff even during the busy holiday season
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and waterpark with great staff - Sherri is the best and goes above and beyond. Love coming here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our time here, staff is friendly, room was clean, good breakfast, and the water park is perfect for our kids age group.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed room and pool area and workers very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandii

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

The pool/waterpark was awesome, the little arcade was cool although a few machines need some attention. The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in later in the day and left early. The front desk was ready and very pleasant. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great, kids loved it, room was clean and everything was nice. I personally hated the beds and thought they were super hard but the rest of the family thought they were fine. We will definitely stay again. Pool area was large enough to keep the kids plenty busy but not too big so you could see them pretty much the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025