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Rapid River Lodge

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Mississippi River

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

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, Crow Wing State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Brainerd International Raceway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪16 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
  • Free WiFi

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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
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Signature Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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 - 3.6 km
  • Crow Wing State Park - 6 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • North Long Lake - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • North Central Speedway - 8 min drive - 11.8 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 May 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rapid River Lodge on May 28, 2026 start from CA $165, 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. 596 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun and safe water park for kids! We loved our stay and will visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It would have been nice to know when checking in that the water park wasn't open. Everything else went well otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, kid friendly water park thats clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was great! We opted for the family suit and found the room to be the perfect size. The water park was a lot of fun, although they were short on towels so be prepared to bring your own or go without.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clement

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was not clean at all- enterance floor wasn’t swept or washed, the floor hadn’t been vacuumed at all. There was a big dried spill on the floor in front of the fridge the table was dirty. There was spots on the wall, so I immediately called the front desk and talked to staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lexi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kids had fun at the waterpark. We went on an incredibly cold day but because the slides are all internal there weren’t shut down due to the cold. The arcade games upstairs were nearly all out of order which was a bummer. The bucket game in the waterpark was also not working. The room was clean, there just needs to be some maintenance done to the game room and pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterpark floor was the best. Need more tubes but excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

victor

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I got this room for the water park… well, it’s only open on the weekends during the off season. Needless to say I wasn’t thrilled about that. Then the whole pool area is closed so no hot tub either. The room was big, but terrible for layout. The tv way too small on such a gigantic wall. The bathroom door hits you if you are sitting on the toilet. Not very well thought out. Breakfast was very standard and nothing special, but better than some. FYI if it’s not I’m guessing may-end of aug, don’t plan on going to the water park unless it’s the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Excellent hotel amenities for the middle of winter in Minnesota. Great for toddlers (Zero entry splash type area), young kids, teenagers and even adults with 2 water slides and lazy river
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterpark was fantastic! Pools and the air temperature in the pool area aren't always warm enough for people to be comfortable, especially little ones. This place was warm (almost too warm at first but you do get used to it) and the pool temperature was perfect! The indoor hot tub was hot and the outside hot tub was just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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