Straddling the Mississippi River, Brainerd is a fantastic retreat to unwind and commune with nature. The city in Minnesota is a great option for family holidays. Golfers will enjoy playing a game at Dutch Legacy - Legacy Courses at Cragun’s. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy biking, fishing, camping, and hiking. Choosing to stay in a nearby hotel featuring a water park will add more fun to your holidays. Your kids will love playing and splashing in the water. Spending a fun time at the water park with your loved ones will gift you lasting memories. For an exciting break, book one of these best hotels with water park near Brainerd, Minnesota.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to an in-house or nearby water park. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 21, 2024.
1. Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes (from USD 129)
Reasonable pricing for spacious rooms and waterpark access.
Waterpark with slides, lifeguards, and kids' amenities. Spacious rooms with comfortable beds.
Convenient location on the main strip with nearby attractions and stores.
Top-of-the-line continental breakfast with varied options. Some issues with breakfast availability and quality.
Choose this outstanding hotel to unplug from daily stress and have fun in the water. It boasts a 30,000-square-foot (2,787.09-square-meter) indoor waterpark promising an exciting playtime. The lazy river, tube slide, pool, body slide, and hot tub at the water park offer you unlimited fun in the water with your kids. A 2,400-square-foot (222.96-square meter) Gold Mine Arcade is also available for more fun.
The on-site restaurant Baxter’s Bar and Grill offers you savory breakfast and meals. Doing your workouts at the fitness center helps you stay in shape.
Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
Address: 6967 Forest Lake Road
11.46 km (7.2 mi) from Safari North Wildlife Park
2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel (from USD 119)
Enjoy your family holidays to the fullest by booking a room in this lovely hotel. Your kids will love gliding down the large body slides into the pool water at the indoor Three Bear Waterpark. You may also find large tube slides thrilling. Your waterpark admission fee is included in your room rate, so enjoy all you want! The waterpark opening hours may vary based on capacity; however, the park remains closed from 3pm to 4pm daily for cleaning and safety checks.
You may have fun splashing in the water of the indoor pool. The delicious food specialties that the on-site Three Bear Grill Restaurant offers are sure to please you. Every morning, you can relish a complimentary hot breakfast. And if you want to stay dry, the game room helps you stay entertained.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel
Address: 15739 Audubon Way, Highway 371 North
11.67 km (7.3 mi) from Safari North Wildlife Park
3. Rapid River Lodge (from USD 119)
Boasting a large indoor water park, this hotel is the best option for holidaying with kids. When booking a room here, you receive four passes for the water park, and you can purchase more if you wish. Your kids will love exploring the indoor heated pool, gliding down the large water slides, and floating in the lazy river. In the fall, the park is open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday, 9am to 2pm and 4pm to 9pm on Saturday, and 9am to 2pm on Sunday. It’s closed from Monday to Thursday.
Complimentary hot breakfast available here daily will tickle your taste buds. An on-site fitness center is also available.
Rapid River Lodge
Address: 7376 Woida Road
10.75 km (6.7 mi) from Safari North Wildlife Park
Have a fun time with your family in Brainerd
Brainerd is an awe-inspiring destination to relax amidst nature and spend quality time with family. Get set for a fun-filled vacation, and book one of these best hotels with water park near Brainerd, Minnesota.
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