Rapid River Lodge

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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
(40 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 this property

Rapid River Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 indoor pools and free breakfast
Along with 2 indoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a lazy river. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Rapid River Lodge. During your stay, you'll be close to Northland Arboretum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 indoor pools.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Splash around at the lazy river or swim in the 2 indoor pools
  • Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Mississippi River and 10 minutes from Gull Lake
Rapid River Lodge offers its guests 2 indoor swimming pools, a lazy river, a waterslide, and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A children's pool, a fitness center, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Rapid River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Baxter hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room safe fee: USD 2.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Rapid River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 874 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 874 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 874 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 874 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 874 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025