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Cragun's Resort & Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Cragun's Legacy Courses

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Cragun's Resort & Hotel

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Front of property - evening/night
Sundeck
South 2-Queens | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Children's activities
Land view from property

Overview of Cragun's Resort & Hotel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN, 56401
  • Popular LocationLegacy at Cragun's7 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Classic at Madden's Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrainerd International Raceway15 min drive
  • AirportBrainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)23 min drive

Room options

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Lower Pool Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lower Pool Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen Shoreline Suite

2 Queen Shoreline Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen Shoreline Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

  • 550 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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South 1-King Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

South 1-King Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

  • 700 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Lakeside Lodge North King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lakeside Lodge North King

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Upper Pool Room

Upper Pool Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Upper Pool Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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South 2-Queens | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

South 2-Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin

2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin

  • 550 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Brainerd

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Brainerd hotel, you'll find Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Brainerd International Raceway and Mount Ski Gull.

What's nearby

  • Legacy at Cragun's - 7 min walk
  • Pine Beach - 3 min drive
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 4 min drive
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Culver's - 15 min drive
  • Ernie's On Gull Lake - 12 min drive
  • Boulder Tap House - 14 min drive
  • 371 Diner - 14 min drive
  • Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake - 2 min walk

About this property

Cragun's Resort & Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near Cragun's Legacy Courses
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 center 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Supervised childcare (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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Cragun's Resort & Hotel offers 260 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Brainerd hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 36 holes of golf
  • 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

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

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.

Property 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

How close is Cragun's Resort & Hotel to the airport?

Cragun's Resort & Hotel is 14.9 mi (24-min drive) away from the Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cragun's Resort & Hotel on Apr 21, 2024 start from $129.0, excluding 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.

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cragun's Resort & Hotel.

How close is Cragun's Resort & Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel offer free breakfast?

Cragun's Resort & Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel have a pool?

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

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 5 restaurants on site.

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cragun's Resort & Hotel to downtown Brainerd?

Cragun's Resort & Hotel is 1.5 mi away from East Gull Lake.

Cragun's Resort & Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 224 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Close to basketball tournament. There were people in the hallways drunk in the middle of the night but nothing was done about it. It disturbed our families sleeping
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jody

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

H

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We stayed at Cragun's over MEA. The area around the resort was beautiful. The cabin we stayed in was old, worn out, and not very clean. The furniture was uncomfortable, the stove/oven were from the 1980's and heated food unevenly. There was no WIFI and besides the indoor pool there was limited entertainment for young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I thought the area was beautiful, property was a little tired. My room was nice and worked. I thought the restaurants and selections were very limited and food was marginal. I found I visited a neighboring resort for dinning, which was very good. Dinning defiantly needs to improve
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort ! Will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. Beautiful view and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Fargo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place... wife loved the old school "Dirty Dancing" vibe!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Hayes

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was vast with plenty room. I arrived a couple hours early. I was told I'd get am email when my room was ready. I never did. The restaurants weren't open till five. There's a small bar by the check. The server new absolutely nothing and didn't care either. I asked for directions to the Legacy bar. He told me to look it up. I had to make to noise complaints for people partying on a deck below. I got apathy from almost everyone. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023