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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
On the beach
Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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

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

South 2-Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Lower Pool Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

South 1-King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Lakeside Lodge North King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

2 Queen Shoreline Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Upper Pool Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

2 Bedroom Hillside Cabin

  • 550 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

2 Bedroom Lakeview Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 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
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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

Junior Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Brainerd

Cragun's Resort & Hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of popular sights like Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 260 rooms and conveniences like a golf course, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Gull Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Legacy at Cragun's - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bay Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cragun's Legacy Courses - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Brainerd International Raceway - 18 min drive - 8.5 miles

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
At Cragun's Resort & Hotel, guests enjoy a golf course, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards are also standard.
Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and a health club. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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-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 center
  • 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.
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 November 4 to November 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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

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
  • Check-in: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your 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

Is free cancellation available at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Cragun's Resort & Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cragun's Resort & Hotel on Dec 7, 2025 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.

What is there to do close to Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

This hotel in Brainerd is within a 10-minute walk of Gull Lake and Legacy at Cragun's. You'll also find Cragun's Legacy Courses and Bay Lake within a short drive.

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

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Cragun's Resort & Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Cragun's Resort & Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Cragun's Resort & Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cragun's Resort & Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

The closest major airport to Cragun's Resort & Hotel is Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional), which is 14.9 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?

No, at Cragun's Resort & Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Cragun's Resort & Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 356 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very very average

This resort is very dated. Smells old. It takes a long time to get from one end of the resort to the other, therefore challenging with little ones. The morning we were going to check out they began scrapping the surface area around the pool at 7:00 am! Woke up the kids in our poolside room. We had told the kids that they could jump in the pool one more time before we departed, but didn’t realize they were going to be doing construction that morning on it. Would’ve been nice to know. Ended up with some disappointed kids. Mentioned it at checkout but was just told “that’s too bad” and they (reception staff?) weren’t aware of the resurfacing taking place. Irma’s kitchen is a very nice place to eat. Prices are a bit high. Resort is not very “accessible” for strollers wagons etc unless you are on the main walkways. Has to carry them up and down several flights of stairs. Some rooms are almost impossible to find, signage is poor in regards to this. We have come to this area for years and thought we would give this resort a try. It is a bit cheaper, but obvious reasons why. The indoor pool area’s very nice and as long as this is open, it is worth coming to. If it’s just for the sake of the outdoor pool that you’re coming, then it wouldn’t be worth it. Wish Craguns much luck in the future but major updates and cleaning need to happen, as well as the other things I mentioned. For now we will stick with Maddens or Grandview even though they are more expensive it’s worth it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very professionally operated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always amazing to stay at!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The sink drained slow and I felt water spraying my legs by sink and realized the sink had cracks in the sink bowl underneath and that’s why I kept getting wet. I miss when Dutch & Irma owned it, it felt more family friendly and it feels more business run now. I also miss the family fun pack that Dutch and Irma had so prices were more affordable to families
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Disliked: Staff & service
Overall good experience and fun, the guy at check in kind of put a damper on things. Seemed annoyed and not very friendly nor helpful.. came back later for questions and the director was there and was excellent. A few other run ins where the employees weren’t that great. Otherwise for the price and location it was fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly, Lino Lakes

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were on a top floor with twin one year olds. No elevators. Hard to get up steps. Could not use stroller. Hard to find parking near our room at times. Room was very nice and view was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shari

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Ankeny

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koushik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best staff in all areas!
Thanks for all your advice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time - it was so relaxing and beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a family vacation. Had a great time. Restaurant, pools, beach, playground, pontoon rental, golf, tennis were all great. Cabin was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Cragun’s! The room was clean, spacious, and remodeled with a great view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jiongwen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Service was minimal, and we didn't feel particularly welcome. The room felt a bit outdated, and the beds were too soft for comfort. We also had trouble sleeping due to loud snoring coming from a neighboring room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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