Rapid River Lodge
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About this property
Rapid River Lodge is an independent hotel located in Baxter, Minnesota, within a 15-minute drive of the Mississippi River and Gull Lake. The property sits 2.5 miles from Northland Arboretum and 3.7 miles from Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center. Guests rate the location highly at 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on nearly 800 reviews. Crow Wing County Municipal Airport is approximately 6 miles away, with taxi service available for airport transfers.
All 68 suites feature air conditioning, refrigerators, and microwaves for convenience. Each room includes a 32-inch flat-screen television with cable programming and complimentary wireless internet. Private bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rooms also provide desks, coffee and tea makers, and phones with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Rapid River Lodge offers two indoor pools and access to a water park for an additional fee, along with a lazy river for leisure time. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The property features an arcade and game room, gift shops, a fitness center, and meeting spaces. A hot tub, fireplace in the lobby, and 24-hour front desk service round out the offerings. Complimentary wireless internet and free self-parking are available throughout the property. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, pool facilities, fitness center, and registration desk. Service animals are welcome.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, with late check-in available until 5:30 AM. Standard check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets are not permitted at the property. The 88.8% recommendation rate reflects strong guest satisfaction across nearly 800 reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
Northland Arboretum - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Mississippi River - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Gregory Park - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Boom Lake - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Triangle Park - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Buster Dog Park - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Brainerd International Raceway - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
North Long Lake - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
Roundhouse Brewery - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Crow Wing State Park - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
WonderTrek Children's Museum - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Mill Ave Park - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Lum Park - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Buffalo Hills Park - 9 km / 5.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 219.6 km / 136.4 mi
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 232 km / 144.2 mi
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 227.3 km / 141.2 mi
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Sorry we do not accept pets
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 150 per stay
- In-room safe fee: USD 2.00 per day<
Know before you go
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.