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Cragun's Resort & Hotel

3.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near The Classic at Madden's Golf Course

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Aerial view
Suite
On the beach
Boating
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Explore the area

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11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN, 56401
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Legacy at Cragun's
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cragun's Legacy Courses
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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South 2-Queens

South 2-Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lower Pool Room

Lower Pool Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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South 1-King Suite

South 1-King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lakeside Lodge North King

Lakeside Lodge North King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Queen Shoreline Suite

2 Queen Shoreline Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Upper Pool Room

Upper Pool Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin

2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 65 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Junior Studio Suite

Junior Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Brainerd

A family-friendly stay in Brainerd awaits you at Cragun's Resort & Hotel. You'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Cragun's Legacy Courses and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 5 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a golf course. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own poolside bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool and gym. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a children's swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Brainerd hotel include Brainerd International Raceway and Mount Ski Gull.

What's nearby

  • Gull Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bay Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 18 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gas Can Bar And Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dunmire’s on the Lakes - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ernie's on Gull - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sidetrack Bar And Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The WHEELIE BAR - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
Cragun's Resort & Hotel offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. There are 5 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club are also featured at the family-friendly Cragun's Resort & Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Brainerd hotel is smoke free.

  • 260 guestrooms or units
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Cragun's Resort & Hotel offers 260 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Brainerd hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 36-hole golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sledding
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowmobiling

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 4 November to 15 November:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cragun's Resort Hotel Brainerd
Cragun's Resort Hotel
Cragun's Brainerd
Cragun's
Cragun`s Golf Hotel Brainerd
Cragun's Resort & Hotel Hotel
Cragun's Resort & Hotel Brainerd
Cragun's Resort & Hotel Hotel Brainerd

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Cragun's Resort & Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

As of 4 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cragun's Resort & Hotel on 7 Dec 2025 start from NZ$241.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Yep, Cragun's Resort & Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel have a pool?

Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Cragun's Resort & Hotel features a health club, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

Is Cragun's Resort & Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Cragun's Resort & Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

No, Cragun's Resort & Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 5 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Yep, Cragun's Resort & Hotel has a 36-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf lessons, golf carts and golf clubs are also available.