Located close to North Central Speedway, Econo Lodge offers a convenient stay with free to-go breakfast, an arcade/game room for some friendly competition, and laundry facilities. Connect with in-room WiFi or work out at the gym - helpful staff are always nearby.
Brainerd International Raceway - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 22 min drive - 27.6 km
Getting around
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Slice On Oak - 3 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive
Brainerd Lakes Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Brainerd
At Econo Lodge Brainerd, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Central Speedway and Mississippi River. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, and cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding are nearby. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Brainerd International Raceway. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
What to do
Tennis
Golfing nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1974
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Arcade/game room
Outdoor tennis court
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 25.00 per stay
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.
Also known as
Econo Lodge Hotel Brainerd
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Econo Lodge Brainerd
Econo Lodge Hotel Brainerd
Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Brainerd offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Brainerd does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Brainerd?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Brainerd?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Brainerd?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Brainerd and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center and an arcade.
What's the area around Econo Lodge Brainerd like?
Econo Lodge Brainerd is a short 10-minute drive from Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) and 6 minutes' walk from Buffalo Hills Park.
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Reviews
Econo Lodge Brainerd Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
8.4
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2023
Friendly staff. Quick to get anywhere I needed to visit
Mario
Mario, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Nice area. Rooms fine for the price. Friendly and efficient check in gal.
Audrey
Audrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2023
Very convenient for my bike tour. Had everything I needed. Staff are great!
Regina
Regina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
Lake Trip
Very clean room and bathroom. It was quiet and the bed was comfortable. A wide variety of foods for breakfast.
ervin
ervin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2024
We booked a room at EconoLodge and got a free upgrade to a room at the QualityInn, the nicer rooms in the same building, which was great for our family stay. Staff and service was excellent. The building itself is aged and needs better ventilation for the rooms, hallways, and breakfast area. Nice and quiet location with lots of parking.
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 23, 2024
It was a okay hotel it wasn’t the cleanest it wasn’t the dirtiest it was a place to stay!! No bugs !! The beds are ok, not enough towels tho ! But over all wasn’t a bad place!
Gabby
Gabby, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 7, 2023
Room was clean and smelled clean. The hallways needed to be vacuumed. The AC unit worked well enough but the room was humid. Quiet location and we did sleep well. Breakfast was better than average. The check in process was efficient.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2024
No pool. Breakfast was lacking anything healthy. Coffee was terrible. Staff were friendly and rooms were mostly ok.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2023
Great staff very helpful. check-in was fast and easy. Love the convenience of the parking lot door. Rooms were very clean and well put together. He had all the amenities you needed. Breakfast was good. The coffee cup was a little tiny, but you have a coffee maker in your room. Very happy with my stay g I will be back....The only thing I didn't like was there were a lot of cigarette butt out in the parking lot.
Pamela A
Pamela A, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2024
I really liked having two chairs in the room. I did not like that refrigerator was barely cool.
LaVonne
LaVonne, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 17, 2024
The shower drains so slow the tub fills with water in a five minute shower and takes another 15 min to drain. We were switched rooms and they both did the same thing. There were ants in one of the rooms we stayed in. The heater was set at heat to 66 and it felt like a sauna it was at least 75 in there. No elevator to get to the second floor so just inconvenient not a huge deal. Everything was just very run down and old. The staff was very nice.
Ceara
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2024
We checked in fine, overall first impression- place a bit run down, seems to be in middle of reno. Upon return from our event- there was absolutely no one at the front desk… in fact not one staff person to be found. Other guests reported they’d been waiting in lobby for about an hour for any sign of staff to check in and couldn’t. Police eventually called and showed up— which was disturbing on many levels- morphed into sense of decreased safety. Rooms very average at best. Probably won’t attempt to book there in future. Not great experience.
Angie
Angie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Very modern and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
The manager was wonderful and very helpful. Enjoyed our stay!
Niki
Niki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2023
The staff was great.
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2023
Overall for the price very nice place to stay. Looks a little sketchy from the outside but it is not at all. Wasn't a 5 star hotel or anything but it was clean, and the staff was very nice. Would definitely stay again.
Jackson
Jackson, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2023
Great weekend
Came to go to a concert in another city have stayed here before it's only a 35 minute drive to the other city staff very friendly and helpful
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2023
Very good place for the rate. It was easy to locate and had close dining options. Stairs to the 2nd floor were kind of steep but for me they worked fine.
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2023
Staff (3 ladies @ desk) were great. Property in disrepair, pool closed. Rooms nice/clean/beds comfy. Continental breakfast "good". Would stay again.
Nell
Nell, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2023
Check in person was awesome. Quick, efficient and kind.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jun 3, 2024
This place is gross and stinks..
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Quick and easy
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2023
Staff was friendly and helpful. Coffee maker did not work, cleanliness was subpar and we dealt with some bugs.
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 3, 2023
It was cheap. But we found a bed bug, then left.
Verified traveler
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2023
Better than i expected!
The initial check in is confusing but our room was fine. We traveled with our daughter & dog & we had an entrance interior & exterior which was nice. The exterior can use some major cleanup but inside was good! Room was good but the frig didn't work.