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Rapid River Lodge

2 1/2 star hotel
Kids stay free
8.8/10 Excellent
(697 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (54)

About the hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a water park (surcharge), an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a lazy river, a spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Nearby attractions

Rapid River Lodge is located in Baxter. Crow Wing State Park and Mississippi River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nisswa Family Fun Center and Paul Bunyan Land. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brainerd International Raceway or North Central Speedway.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Refrigerator

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi and wired internet

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 am–9:30 am

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Fitness center
Swimming pool

Outdoor

Picnic area

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand

More

Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

54 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

63%

4 star reviews

17%

3 star reviews

9%

2 star reviews

6%

1 star reviews

6%

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Latest reviews (54)

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Renee

4 Aug 2024 - 5 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

The hotel was ok. Very bland/sterile in the hallways, needed artwork on the walls or something. Workers were extremely friendly. Water park is geared towards younger kids, but was nice.
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Alysha

26 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

This waterpark was perfect for my 7 year old who is still not a super swimmer! She was able to enjoy it without a life jacket as she could touch everywhere. My 11 niece also had a blast!!! Hotel was super clean and staff was great too! Highly recommend for a family trip of all ages! Smaller kids play section was great for little ones and up!
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Quentin

24 May 2024 - 25 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Stayed here 2 years ago and it’s so much better now. The waterpark is awesome, the kids had a blast. Lifeguards were super nice unlike some places. Front desk and breakfast staff was also friendly with a smile! Will be back!
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Cortni

24 May 2024 - 26 May 2024
reviewed on orbitz

4 out of 5 stars

Water park was fun and clean! Didn’t have a heavy chlorine smell! Staff overall was very nice and accommodating. Only issue we had, was the lady working the breakfast area was unkind and impatient. She got noticeably frustrated at multiple people who maybe didn’t understand how to use the pancake machines. She made a rude comment to my 6 year old who obviously didn’t realize he was accidentally making 8 pancakes. He pressed the start button too many times and she got mad. She looked at him and rudely said “are you seriously going to eat 8 pancakes?” I then quickly walked over and said I don’t think he did it on purpose but we won’t waste them don’t worry. The next morning same thing happened with a few other families and she got very upset.
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Matthew

16 May 2024 - 17 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

This is a great hotel at an affordable price. I stayed during the week on a Thursday night so the water park stuff for kids was closed which was perfect for my stay. Clean, quiet, convenient and priced great.
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Deanna

4 May 2024 - 5 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Was an awesome overnight stay my grandkids really enjoyed the waterpark and quick breakfast was great. Would definitely stay here again!
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Cassie

4 May 2024 - 5 May 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Room was clean and updated besides the doors to the bathroom need replacing bottom of the door has water damage a good foot up the door. Also there was a used straw left under the edge of the bed on the floor. TV was also quite small for the room size. Breakfast was good loved the yogurt dispenser but the coffee and orange juice was so watered down and didn't taste good. Pool area was clean and kids had fun. Definitely would stay again.
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Tim

27 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

The water park is great for small and older kids. Plus they put a foam type of floor down so its really nice to walk on. Would definately go back!
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Brittany

6 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

The updated water park is great, the flooring really does wonders for little kids to prevent slipping. Our only complaint is the level of chlorine in the pool area. My children and I started coughing and had burning eyes from the chlorine. They finally started to warn people if they were getting red,rash or cough to leave the pool area for fresh air. This is concerning.
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Gretchen

28 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2024
reviewed on expedia

1 out of 5 stars

The water park has way too much chlorine leaving my family coughing (5 people), eyes burning (5), skin had chemical burns (2), hives (1) and nauseous (1).
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