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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Baxter on Hotels.com. These Baxter hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 3, 2026.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a clear view of the pool area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

A cozy lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window with a view.

1. Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

Baxter

CNY707

CNY784 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

A snack bar with various packaged foods and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

2. Rapid River Lodge

Baxter

CNY952

CNY1,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and outdoor seating.

A hotel kitchen with a coffee station, a clock, and a clock with a cappuccino sign.

A multi-story building with a flat roof and large windows. There are several cars parked in front.

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Baxter

CNY570

CNY632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a signboard, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a standing lamp, a heater, and a window with a view.

A modern interior with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with blinds.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

Baxter

CNY661

CNY733 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A living room with a leather sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden side table with a lamp, a rug, and a bear statue.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a blue armchair, and a unique blue armchair with a cloud design. There's a framed picture on the wall, a lamp on a side table, and a rug on the floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a milk dispenser, and various food items on the counter.

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

Baxter

CNY507

CNY563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, tiled floor, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view through a door.

A covered patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a flower bed.

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

Brainerd

CNY835

CNY926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.

A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.

7. The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Brainerd

CNY785

CNY940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A compact kitchenette with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Brainerd

CNY852

CNY944 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rustic lodge with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a small boat in the foreground.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with trees.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and walls, poolside lounge chairs, and a pool table.

A lobby with a reception desk, wooden pillars, and a chandelier.

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

Pequot Lakes

CNY966

CNY1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a leather armchair, and a plaid ottoman. There is a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.

A bedroom with large windows, a bed, a TV, and a fireplace.

10. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Nisswa

CNY811

CNY954 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Christmas tree.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden flooring, and doors on both sides.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a Christmas tree.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red armchair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd

Brainerd

CNY523

CNY580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the water outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a television, a painting, and a wall with a list of lake rules.

A group of children holding birth certificates in a room with a wooden table and chairs.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a seating arrangement with tables and chairs.

12. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Brainerd

CNY865

CNY929 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lodge with a playground, a dock with canoes, and a lake.

A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees and a playground.

A pathway leading to a row of buildings with a green landscape and trees.

13. Good Ol' Days Resort

Nisswa

CNY543

CNY630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a black leather sofa, and a small ottoman.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a small trash bin.

A wooden cabin bathroom with a shower, a window with a view of trees, and a towel hanging on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a painting on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

14. GULL LAKE MOTEL

Lake Shore

CNY5,030

CNY5,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern room with large windows overlooking a lake, a cozy seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a fireplace, a bed, and a seating area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, black bar stools, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a grey sofa in a living area.

A modern house with a garage, surrounded by large trees and a well-maintained lawn.

15. Nature Link Resort

Nisswa

CNY1,400

CNY1,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a large window, and a comfortable seating area.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a deck.

16. Wilderness Resort Villas

Pequot Lakes

CNY2,280

CNY3,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a wooden ceiling, and a stone wall. There are chairs and a lifebuoy visible.

A patio with a table, chairs, and a wooden bench.

A hotel room with a wooden cabinet containing a microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker. There is a mirror on the wall, a television, and a trash bin.

A staircase with wooden railings, two upholstered chairs with cushions, a small table with a lamp, and an exit sign.

17. Country Inn Deerwood

Deerwood

CNY422

CNY464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A row of log cabin-style buildings with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and pine trees.

A meal with fries, a sandwich, and a pickle on a plate, with a drink and salt and pepper shakers on the table.

18. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Deerwood

CNY669

CNY790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a tiled floor.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden countertop. There is a plaid sofa and a dining table with chairs.

A staircase with wooden railings, a potted plant, a trash bin, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator in a room with carpeted flooring and a couch.

19. Pelican Lakes Motel

Pequot Lakes

CNY339

CNY364 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a TV, a painting, and a bathtub.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, artwork, and an exit sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and large windows.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

20. Nisswa Hotel and Suites

Nisswa

CNY337

CNY520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Our prices for hotels in Baxter are cheapest in February

Top landmarks in Baxter

Northland Arboretum

8.2/10 (35 reviews)

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Northland Arboretum, one of the family attractions located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central Baxter. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Baxter, Buffalo Hills Park is nearby.

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Perch Lake

Perch Lake is 1 mi (1.5 km) from central Baxter, why not stop by during your stay.

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White Sand Lake

White Sand Lake is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Baxter, why not stop by during your stay.

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Lower Whipple Lake

Lower Whipple Lake is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Baxter, why not stop by during your stay.

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Learn more about Baxter

Baxter is well-known for its attractions such as Mississippi River and Northland Arboretum. Visitors to this family-friendly city speak highly of the restaurants whereas sights include Crow Wing State Park and White Sand Lake.

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A sunset over a calm lake with a dock and people standing on it.

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Nisswa Hotel and Suites

8/10 Good

"Pleasantly surprised at the overall condition of the property. It’s a good value. Quiet, easy access and kitchenette was a nice plus. Only negative was some stains that looked like makeup on one of the white comforters"

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Higher end free breakfast! Great stay!"

Country Inn Deerwood

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and good price! Employees very Friendly!"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

8/10 Good

"Good inexpensive hotel. Updated furniture. Bed was a little too soft"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great stay"

Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd

8/10 Good

"All good 😊"

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a beautiful room with a lake view!"

Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

10/10 Excellent

"As I said earlier, the staff was friendly and helpful, the room was very clean, the bed so comfortable, and the pool/hot tub area was very nice and lots of towels available to dry off."

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Baxter?

You can discover great hotels in Baxter from CNY364 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. If you're after an affordable hotel in Baxter that meets all of your requirements, set your filters and then sort the results by "Price: low to high".

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Discover great deals on Baxter hotel stays with Hotels.com. Take a look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as to find those off-peak deals. If it's a spontaneous trip, check out our last-minute deals on Baxter hotels.

Can I book Baxter hotels with free cancellation?

In order to book a refundable Baxter hotel, simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.

What are some of the best Baxter hotels with free parking?

If you're driving, a great Baxter hotel with free parking is a bonus. Our travelers' favorites include:

Rapid River Lodge: A hotel with an average guest rating of 8.8 out of 10
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area: A hotel with an average guest rating of 8.8
Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area: A hotel with an average guest rating of 8.8

What are some popular hotels in central Baxter?

For hotels in central Baxter, check out Maddens On Gull Lake and Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort. Travelers love Maddens On Gull Lake for its location, as well as the beach, 2 outdoor pools and children's pool this resort offers. Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort is another popular central hotel with a private beach, an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court.

What accommodations do travelers like in Baxter?

Guests like Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area, Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area and AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Baxter?

If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Baxter, most accommodations provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where should I consider staying in Baxter if I'm looking for a reasonably priced accommodation?

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area, Rapid River Lodge and Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area are a few accommodations you might want to consider that'll save you money.

Where can I stay in Baxter if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 10 vacation homes. You can also book one of the 5 cabins for your stay.

What will the weather in Baxter be like during my trip?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Baxter when the average temp is 66°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 18°F. June and July are the months with the most rain.

Why should I book my Baxter hotel through Hotels.com?

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Hotels in Baxter

Free cancellation options if plans change

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Where to stay in Baxter?

1. Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

2. Rapid River Lodge

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter, MN

7. The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

10. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

11. Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd

12. Cragun's Resort & Hotel

13. Good Ol' Days Resort

14. GULL LAKE MOTEL

15. Nature Link Resort

16. Wilderness Resort Villas

17. Country Inn Deerwood

18. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

19. Pelican Lakes Motel

20. Nisswa Hotel and Suites

Go beyond your typical stay in Baxter

Price trends for hotels in Baxter

Typical weather for Baxter

Top landmarks in Baxter

Northland Arboretum

Perch Lake

White Sand Lake

Lower Whipple Lake

Learn more about Baxter

Check out reviews of Baxter hotels guests love

Nisswa Hotel and Suites

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Country Inn Deerwood

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Quality Inn & Suites Brainerd

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area

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