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Rapid River Lodge

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, Accessible

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 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 - 5.1 km
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪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
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Rapid River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 918 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 918 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 918 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 918 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 918 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Why do you have a handicapped so far from the elevator? The room had no kleenex and the shelf in the shower was loose, so when you put anything on it, it fell on the floor. Otherwise, it was a nice room with a comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a Clean place, and wasn't too busy. Staff are nice. The water park area is nice for younger kids. It's not too much but still keeps them excited
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

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

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

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

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was good and staff helpful. The poor mark was the cleanliness of the room. There was a hairband and what looked like a piece of balloon on the floor by the nightstand. Made me question how well the room was cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lysa

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Review then and now

They used to keep the pool open all day. Now they close from 1-4. Didappointing. Also they no longer let you check in before 4 pm. And had to pay to swim cause we showed up at 8:30 am. Besides these things I love the lazy river and love to stay in the pool all day long. Have breakfast. My grandson loves the slides and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we did not like not getting the room we thought we ordered
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was alright.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
If you want a water park, this is fine Price is high for the quality. After a long day traveling, staff was not welcoming and when problem with Air conditioning was brought to the desk clerk, she wanted to check for herself and said it was working fine and I needed to wait longer for it to cool (after I had been in the room for 20 minutes waiting already).. It never properly cooled the room (on a 90 degree and humid day. It was not cold air blowing out it was musty room temp air that only cooled slightly but not enough to allow for good sleep. Unfortunately - the unwelcoming clerk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 days of fun

A good variety for breakfast and the room was comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our children lived the water park, and the hotel is conveniently located close to all shopping malls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service
mediocre
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The kids love the waterpark only thing I can say I was really disappointed in was the breakfast. I understand it’s geared towards kids, but it wasn’t great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025