Rapid River Lodge

2.5 star property

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 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)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 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
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 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 centre and a lazy river. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Rapid River Lodge offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river, a waterslide, Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that 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 such as 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 centre, meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the family-friendly amenities
  • 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 Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Rapid River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Baxter hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

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

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.
  • Cots (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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children aged 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. 484 out of 827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 827 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

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

6/10 Okay

Leah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

April

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

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a great time, the water park was fantastic. The room was super clean, the staff were very helpful, and accommodating. Will visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

haley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed at the hotel numerous times and have enjoyed each stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Kemar, Council Bluffs

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The water park is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kemar, Council Bluffs

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jana

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Wasn’t aware there was an outdoor spa. Rooms and interiors are in need of updating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water park was closed with strange hours. My fault should have researched before booking my room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Hildaliz

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genial
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little getaway for our family. The water park was fun for all ages. The breakfast had lots of great options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025