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24 Sept - 25 Sept
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25 Sept - 26 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Central Minnesota family-friendly hotels

A swimming pool with a view of the outdoors, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A breakfast area with a bakery section, a grab-and-go counter, and a display of hot food and cereal.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a map mural, and a clock.

1. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG
Alexandria
€127
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a wooden cabinet, a gray sofa, a small table, and a door.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre

AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre
Sauk Centre
  • Freshly remodeled hotel with arcade games, indoor pool, and family fun just minutes from Sinclair Lewis Park.
€111
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, under a wooden ceiling with large windows.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.
A building with a covered entrance, a wheelchair-accessible parking sign, and a small outdoor seating area.

3. Paynesville Inn And Suites

Paynesville Inn And Suites
Paynesville
€95
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Paynesville Inn And Suites
An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, and a view of a golf course.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a landscaped lawn, and a small bridge over a pond.
A spacious lobby with a curved carpet, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

4. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Prior Lake
  • Family paradise awaits with Mystic Lake's indoor pool, 18-hole golf course, and endless kid-friendly entertainment options.
€132
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
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.
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.

5. Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
  • Splash into family fun with two indoor pools, waterslide, and lazy river at this lodge just minutes from Brainerd Raceway.
€138
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Rapid River Lodge
A spacious log cabin interior with a central staircase, stone pillars, and a rustic wooden ceiling.
A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, stone fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
An indoor swimming pool with stone walls, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
A wedding ceremony in a log cabin with a stone wall and a mounted deer head.

6. Whitefish Lodge and Suites

Whitefish Lodge and Suites
Crosslake
  • Family-friendly fun at Whitefish Lodge with a dedicated kids' pool, arcade, and hot tub sanctuary to keep all ages entertained.
€129
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Whitefish Lodge and Suites
A room with a neon arcade game, a television, and a vending machine.
A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a leather armchair, and a plaid ottoman. There is a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

7. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
  • Discover family adventures with a lakeside pool, free bicycles, and an arcade—just steps from Gull Lake's sandy shores.
€140
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
A large, two-story building with a covered entrance and a porch area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a sink, a chair, a window with curtains, and a lamp.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, wooden ceiling, and seating areas with tables and chairs.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a staircase, and a fireplace.

8. Country Inn Walker

Country Inn Walker
Walker
€132
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Country Inn Walker
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a large wall clock.
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a swing set.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, pendant lighting, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a champagne bottle, a glass, and a card. There is a bathtub with white swan decorations in the background.

9. GrandStay Hotel & Suites Perham

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Perham
Perham
  • Family fun thrives at this hotel's indoor pool and playground, creating memorable holiday highlights.
€124
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Perham
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a fireplace, a staircase, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sink, a bathtub, and a window.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden ceiling, and lounge chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a leather sofa, and a television.

10. Baymont by Wyndham Albany MN

Baymont by Wyndham Albany MN
Albany
  • Make a splash with the kids at this Albany hotel—play arcade games, enjoy the indoor pool, and visit the nearby zoo.
€84
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Baymont by Wyndham Albany MN
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Central Minnesota

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Central Minnesota

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a wooden cabinet, a gray sofa, a small table, and a door.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre

AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre
Sauk Centre
€111
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre
A swimming pool with a view of the outdoors, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A breakfast area with a bakery section, a grab-and-go counter, and a display of hot food and cereal.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a map mural, and a clock.

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG
Alexandria
€127
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG
A hotel entrance with a covered porch, a parking lot, and a handicap-accessible sign.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, under a wooden ceiling with large windows.

Paynesville Inn And Suites

Paynesville Inn And Suites
Paynesville
€95
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Paynesville Inn And Suites
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views of trees through large arched windows, a lifeguard chair, and pool rules posted on the wall.
A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western hotel.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring and teal chairs, featuring a kitchen in the background.

Best Western Alexandria Inn

Best Western Alexandria Inn
Alexandria
€100
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Alexandria Inn
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern grocery store with refrigerated sections and shelves stocked with various products.
A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, dumbbells, and a treadmill.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Lakes

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes
€97
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Lakes
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.
A snack bar with various packaged foods and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
€138
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Rapid River Lodge
A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, a microwave, a blender, and a refrigerator.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

Sauk River Inn & Suites, a Travelodge by Wyndham

Sauk River Inn & Suites, a Travelodge by Wyndham
Sauk Centre
€86
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sauk River Inn & Suites, a Travelodge by Wyndham
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by stone walls and wooden structures.
A modern dining area with round tables and bar stools, featuring a wooden floor and a kitchen in the background.
A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large abstract mural, and a welcome mat.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis

Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis
Elk River
€105
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a fireplace, a staircase, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sink, a bathtub, and a window.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden ceiling, and lounge chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a leather sofa, and a television.

Baymont by Wyndham Albany MN

Baymont by Wyndham Albany MN
Albany
€84
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Baymont by Wyndham Albany MN
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.
A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.
A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.
A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Brainerd
€132
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Minnesota

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, and a view of a golf course.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a landscaped lawn, and a small bridge over a pond.
A spacious lobby with a curved carpet, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Prior Lake
€132
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
A lakeside lodge with multiple cabins, a dock, and a fountain.
A two-story log cabin with a stone chimney, wooden balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.
A golf course with a water body in the background, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
An outdoor dining area with numerous green umbrellas, tables, and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

Arrowwood Resort Hotel and Conference Center - Alexandria, MN

Arrowwood Resort Hotel and Conference Center - Alexandria, MN
Alexandria
€86
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Arrowwood Resort Hotel and Conference Center - Alexandria, MN
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a wooden cabinet, a gray sofa, a small table, and a door.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre

AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre
Sauk Centre
€111
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre
A hotel entrance with a covered porch, a parking lot, and a handicap-accessible sign.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, under a wooden ceiling with large windows.

Paynesville Inn And Suites

Paynesville Inn And Suites
Paynesville
€95
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Paynesville Inn And Suites
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a staircase with black railings, and a seating area with blue sofas.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a blue sofa.
A snack bar with various packaged foods and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.
An indoor swimming pool with slides, a rock formation, and a chevron-patterned floor.

Rapid River Lodge

Rapid River Lodge
Baxter
€138
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Rapid River Lodge
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.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a leather armchair, and a plaid ottoman. There is a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views of the outside.

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
Nisswa
€140
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant
A swimming pool with a view of the outdoors, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A breakfast area with a bakery section, a grab-and-go counter, and a display of hot food and cereal.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a map mural, and a clock.

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG
Alexandria
€127
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining section.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views of trees through large arched windows, a lifeguard chair, and pool rules posted on the wall.
A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western hotel.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring and teal chairs, featuring a kitchen in the background.

Best Western Alexandria Inn

Best Western Alexandria Inn
Alexandria
€100
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Alexandria Inn
An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by stone walls and wooden structures.
A modern dining area with round tables and bar stools, featuring a wooden floor and a kitchen in the background.
A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large abstract mural, and a welcome mat.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis

Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis
Elk River
€105
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Wyndham Garden Otsego-Minneapolis
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.

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort

Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood
€102
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
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Top Central Minnesota Hotel Reviews

Nisswa Hotel and Suites

Nisswa Hotel and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"The highlight of my stay was the hot-tub! It was nice to check into a place without any hassles at checkin. The bed was comfortable."
DAVID 5-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Nisswa Hotel and Suites
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was tidy and clean. Very close to our wedding venue."
Michelle 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn
Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG

8/10 Good
"The pool was too cold.our poolside room kept buzzing like someone was using a key card to get in. Shower only in our room. Clean. Friendly."
Debra 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was friendly"
JOHN 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG
Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The bartender was a great guy"
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8/10 Good
"This would be a five-star rating if not for the terrible mattress in our room. It was badly sunken in the middle and really brutal on my bad back. You could visibly see the depression. The rest of the facility was quite nice, clean, and well kept."
Kurt 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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