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Rapid River Lodge

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Mississippi River

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Reception
2 indoor pools
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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, North Central Speedway
    ‪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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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, 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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, 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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, 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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, 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

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

Signature Double Room

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, 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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, 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

About the area

Baxter

In Baxter .You'll find Northland Arboretum and Mississippi River within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center and Gregory Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Northland Arboretum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crow Wing State Park - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • North Long Lake - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • North Central Speedway - 9 min drive - 11.0 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

Family-friendly stay near Mississippi River
As a guest of Rapid River Lodge, you'll find a water park (surcharge), 2 indoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a waterslide. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Rapid River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Baxter hotel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2000
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

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

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 transportation

  • 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
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

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
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rapid River Lodge to the airport?

Rapid River Lodge is 7.8 mi (11-min drive) away from the Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rapid River Lodge?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rapid River Lodge on Apr 16, 2026 start from CA $151, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rapid River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rapid River Lodge.

Does Rapid River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Rapid River Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rapid River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rapid River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Rapid River Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rapid River Lodge have a pool?

Rapid River Lodge features 2 indoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Rapid River Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rapid River Lodge to downtown Baxter?

Rapid River Lodge is 2.5 mi away from Baxter.

Rapid River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 976 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 976 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 976 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 976 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 976 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smaller water park then some of the neighboring facilities but it is very clean, bright, and well maintained. Like the zero entry pool for smaller kids. Loved the outdoor hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice, YOUNG AMERICA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine and we encountered no issues🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very worn facility. Television did not work. Heater in room kept us up entire night on and off with being so loud. Discussed issues with gal at front desk. Could not be bothered to say I’m sorry or try to resolve. Won’t be back for a repeat stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The King Double room appeared spotless, the staff was great, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025