Rapid River Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reception
2 indoor pools
Reception
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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7376 Woida Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

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

1 King Bed, 2 Bunkbeds

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

Room, Accessible

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

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

Signature Double Room

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

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

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

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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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

  • Brainerd International Raceway - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lake Ossawinnamakee - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 20 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rapid River Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and free breakfast
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 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.
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
  • 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
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
Comfort Suites Rapid River Lodge
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Baxter Comfort Suites
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Comfort Suites Rapid River Hotel Baxter
Rapid River Lodge Hotel
Rapid River Lodge Baxter
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Comfort Suites Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 879 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That it had a small waterpark. They should have had a place in bathrooms to hang bathing suits. A line in shower rather then curtain rod that drips on floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Britney

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didnt like the attitude while checking in.. i had reserved a family room with 6 guests 2 guests under two... i got 4 day passes with the room and had to pay for an extra ticket. But was told under 2 is free. Could make since of the lady checking me in so i paid it and enjoyed out 3 hours of pool... we didnt get anymore time in the pool area because it was closed. During our 3 hours in the pool the staff in the pool area was great. All busy watching kids or cleaning.. this was our experience. Pool area great for kids younger ages.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
I was very disappointed when we as a family tried to have pool time with grandkids and great grandchildren 2 nights in a row, there was teenage baseball players that ran throughout the pool not making it safe for the little kids. No respect for anyone. We were in room 324 Thursday Friday and Saturday. The staff did what they could to stop their actions. I don’t blame them. The parents were there too in the pool area drinking beer and soda and never said anything to them. I hope you’re able to get older help who won’t feel intimidated by these types of people. Thank you for your time. Dave and Cindy Jasinski
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and kid friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Cloquet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been coming here with our kids for 25 years. Love the pool area, outdoor hot tub, breakfast, pancakes were delicious. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like how quiet it is at night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel room was great and the cleaner was so wonderful whem we needed extra towels he was frirndly and accomodating. The only issues were breakfast was sub par, on the second day the pool had way to much chlorine and my kids and husband had very dry skin and finally they need to keep a life guard at the top of there slides to coordinate the chaos.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
I travel for work and the quality of the bed is a huge component along with the customer service aspect. Check in was lovely. Great front desk service. The room was lovely with two queen size beds. However, in one of the Queen beds, there were food particles. Depending on how management addresses this concern brought to their attention just before I was about to retire will determine my future patronage to this facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Degin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we made the reservation, we accidentally made it for the wrong day. We got in late at night and had a long day. However, the gal at the front desk was still able to make accommodations and was extremely understanding, quick and friendly. The prices were great, room was very clean and they offered all eco-friendly products.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not like that the waterpark was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

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

Nice place

This place was great for a quick night’s rest. Beds were really comfortable and clean. Breakfast had a variety of things including fruit, but minimal hot options. Loved their yogurt dispenser! We went to a cafe for better coffee. We didn’t come for the water park, but if you are make sure to check the open hours before you book.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Layla

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beds pillows and waterpark breakfast and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025