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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with kayaking

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Resort view
Aerial view
Lake
Private beach, sun loungers, beach volleyball, kayaking
Resort view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1685 Kavanaugh Drive, Brainerd, MN, 56401
  • Place, Bay Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Legacy at Cragun's
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Private kitchen

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Condo, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Classic Condo, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Comfort Townhome, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Comfort Townhome, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

About the area

Brainerd

On the beach.Stay at this Brainerd hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bay Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Gull Lake. Social 9 and Pine Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bay Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gull Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Social 9 - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bjerga’s Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gas Can Bar And Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dunmire’s on the Lakes - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Morey's Seafood Markets - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

3-star beachfront hotel with kayaking
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort like an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Brainerd hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 26 buildings
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brainerd hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 25 and January 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 300 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Winter weekend for two

Our stay was perfect, very comfortable and relaxing. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018