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Family Hotels in Baxter

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Baxter on Hotels.com. These Baxter Family Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 25, 2026.

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

A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a towel rack.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Baxter

Indoor pool

CNY656

CNY728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.

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

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

2. Rapid River Lodge

Baxter

Water park
Arcade/game room

CNY952

CNY1,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An indoor pool area with a rope bridge, water slides, and various water toys.

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.

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

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

Brainerd

Cribs/infant beds
Water park
Arcade/game room

CNY840

CNY1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

Brainerd

Cribs/infant beds provided
Water park included
Arcade/game room

CNY933

CNY1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Four Adirondack chairs facing a lake with a forested island in the background.

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.

A two-story log cabin with a front porch, two balconies, and a stone foundation.

5. Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Deerwood

Arcade/game room

CNY662

CNY782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A room with a neon arcade game, a television, and a vending machine.

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

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

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

6. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Nisswa

Outdoor pool
Arcade/game room

CNY907

CNY1,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 lodge with a two-story structure, outdoor seating, and a covered deck.

7. Good Ol' Days Resort

Nisswa

Arcade/game room

CNY604

CNY700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A playground with a slide, climbing structure, and sand area, surrounded by trees and grass.

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

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

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and a view of a golf course.

8. AmericInn by Wyndham Pequot Lakes/Jenkins

Pequot Lakes

Indoor pool

CNY926

CNY1,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

9. Nisswa Hotel and Suites

Nisswa

Indoor pool

CNY337

CNY521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

10. Country Inn Deerwood

Deerwood

Cribs/infant beds provided
Indoor pool

CNY423

CNY464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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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About the destination

Baxter is a family-friendly place known for its waterparks. Nature lovers can visit Mississippi River and Northland Arboretum. While you're here, stop by White Sand Lake and Perch Lake.

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