The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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Trademark
7.4 (264 reviews)
6967 Forest Lake Road , Baxter , US
+1 218-203-9167

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Large, comfortable rooms
Waterpark (fun and enjoyable)
Friendly/helpful staff (specific praise for 'Olivia')
Good location and shuttle service
Pet-friendly room designs
Arcade and bar & grill enjoyed
Rooms larger than typical motel rooms
Cons:
Perceived as overpriced / high price
Breakfast mediocre or limited hours
Cleanliness issues (dirty carpets, litter, cobwebs, drywall)
Lifeguard coverage and waterpark operational problems
Room maintenance problems (noisy beds, broken coffee maker, loud fan)
Some rooms need updating (paint, remodeling)

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Mixed reports: some guests praised clean rooms, but multiple reviews mention dirty rooms, unclean carpets, litter, cobwebs and crumbling drywall.
Service
9
Generally praised staff (friendly and helpful, named staff like 'Olivia' cited; shuttle service appreciated). Noted exception: poor lifeguard coverage at the waterpark.
Location
9
Frequently cited as convenient (close to venues, BIR, 2 miles from event), shuttle service highlighted positively.
Room Quality
7.1
Rooms often described as large and comfortable, but several complaints about noisy or uncomfortable beds, ripped upholstery and other maintenance issues (fan, coffee maker).
Amenities
8
Waterpark, arcade and shuttle are strong positives and enjoyed by many guests; tempered by operational issues (early closures, lifeguard coverage) and limited breakfast hours.
Value for Money
5.5
Multiple comments that the hotel is overpriced; some good-value notes for the bar/grill but overall perceived as poor value.
Food and Beverage
7
Restaurant and bar/grill received positive mentions, but breakfast was repeatedly criticized (watered-down juice, bad coffee, short/limited hours).
Overall Experience
8.1
Many guests described stays as wonderful or amazing and would return; however issues with cleanliness, price and waterpark safety tempered overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

Property Description

Waterpark and Suites
Experience fun and relaxation at Arrowwood Lodge with its exciting on-site waterpark and cozy suites featuring free Wi-Fi. Each suite is elegantly decorated with lodge-inspired décor and equipped with modern amenities like cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator.

Dining and Amenities
Indulge in delicious American cuisine at Baxter's Bar and Grill, offering meals throughout the day. Stay active at the fitness centre, unwind in the games room, or use the convenient room service. The property also features Tesla charging stations, a great perk for electric car owners.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions like Brainerd International Raceway and Legacy Courses for entertainment and leisure. With the city centre and airport just a short distance away, Arrowwood Lodge is the perfect retreat for your next getaway.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please check water park hours prior to arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRD

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 264 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Colin • solo_traveller • us
10
Bar staff was very accommodating to our group, helped us have a really meaningful stay
Pros:

Location

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • us
8
Pros:

The room was large and comfortable. My granddaughter enjoyed the waterpark.

Cons:

It was definitely over priced.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Carpenter • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Clean rooms, nice building, good location, great staff.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Al • family_with_children • us
5
Cons:

water park closed very early and was not open labor day until 4 pm
breakfast on holiday Memorial Day time was not extended at all

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Loved that they have room designs for pets.

Cons:

The beds where uncomfortable.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mary Jane • family_with_children • us
10
Overall, our stay was ok. We just needed a place to relax and sleep after a day at the track racing.
Pros:

Location to BIR

Cons:

-In room coffee maker didn’t work
-Fan really loud rattling
-Easy chair upholstery ripped
-Litter under tables - appeared not to have been vacuumed under tables and heat A/C unit
-Cobwebs on lamps, in corners

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
5
Pros:

Breakfast was mediocre. It included watered down orange juice and bad tasting coffee.

Cons:

Our room was dirty. Carpets were not clean. Drywall was crumbling onto the floor. Hotel was not well made so the people in the floor above could be heard.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Cassie • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Clarene Snell • family_with_children • us
5
Cons:

The Bed was very noisey and not comfortable.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Cera • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
H
H2174OLvictoriaf • Family
10
Great fun and great sleeping
Pros:

Wonderful stay! Great fun and great sleeping :). Would recommend!

2026-07-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Deb • family_with_children • us
10
Wonderful time, would definitely stay here again!
Pros:

Room was wonderful, water park was lots of fun, food in the restaurant was very good!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
8
894RonS • Family • Plymouth, Minnesota
8
Very nice
Pros:

Very nice clean room, larger than the typical motel room. The bar & grill was enjoyable with a good food selection at reasonable prices.The breakfast that came with the room offered a nice varity of food. The staff through out the motel was friendly and helpful

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
B
Brogren • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
C
Coners • family_with_children • us
5
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • us
10
It was a good stay!
Pros:

Very nice rooms and water park nice arcade. Shout out to I believe her name was Olivia in the water park on Saturday she was so nice and helpful great customer service!!!!!

Cons:

The price was very high

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
A
Allen • family_with_children • us
10
Good
Pros:

Water park

Cons:

Price, needs paint and remodeled dark rooms and the breakfast wasn’t the best

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee