Nestled close to Cragun's Legacy Courses, Cragun's Resort & Hotel offers a family-friendly getaway with 36 holes of golf, a poolside bar, and five on-site restaurants. Tee up at the driving range or explore hiking trails while staying connected with in-room WiFi; activities like ice skating and snowmobiling are also available.
The Classic at Madden's Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Brainerd International Raceway - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
Getting around
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 15 min drive
Arby's - 14 min drive
Ernie's On Gull Lake - 12 min drive
371 Diner - 14 min drive
Boulder Tap House - 14 min drive
About this property
Cragun's Resort & Hotel
Cragun's Resort & Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Brainerd. The outdoor pool and indoor pool provide a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a health club and an outdoor tennis court. Dining choices include 5 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. A golf course, a poolside bar, and a children's pool are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
260 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Supervised childcare*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
5 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
On the beach
Golf lessons
Mountain biking
Ice skating
Sledding
Snowmobiling
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Golf cart on site
Golf clubs on site
Snow sports gear
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Health club
Golf course on site
Golf driving range on site
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Golf clubhouse on site
Golf pro shop on site
Outdoor tennis court
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 4 to November 15:
Swimming pool
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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
Does Cragun's Resort & Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cragun's Resort & Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cragun's Resort & Hotel?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Cragun's Resort & Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with winter activities like sledding, snowmobiling, and ice skating and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the onsite golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools after a day out and about. Cragun's Resort & Hotel also has 2 bars and a health club, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cragun's Resort & Hotel?
Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Cragun's Resort & Hotel like?
Cragun's Resort & Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Gull Lake and 7 minutes' walk from Legacy at Cragun's.
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Cragun's Resort & Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Great winter get away place!
Was a fun weekend get away with my wife. Our king size room over looked the lake. Room was nice! Bed was comfortable. We ice skated. Swam. Used the hot tub. Canoe & Paddle was great for food and drinks. Fun entertainment. Breakfast buffet was surprisingly good for the low price it was. Overall I’d recommend this place in winter. Lots to do outside.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Family resort with great customer service
Cragun's is an old-fashioned family resort. This time we stayed in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin. They have great customer service. Our original cabin had an issue, so they promptly moved us to a new, similar cabin, and the new cabin was perfect.
Heather
Heather, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Wonderful place.
Rosemarie
Rosemarie, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Everything has been great!
Jody
Jody, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2024
Beautiful lake
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
LOVED everything about our stay! Was only there a few days, but want to come back and stay in the one of the cabins (stayed in lodge this time). The property is stunning and there is so much to do and see. Food was great too!
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Beautiful place
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Lots of things to do, very family friendly. Staff was very helpful. Food was great. Bech was beautiful. Room was spacious. Im looking forward to coming back.
Chanda
Chanda, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 23, 2024
Restaurant was good
Damian
Damian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2023
Great resort
Jeff
Jeff, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
Beautiful place to bring a family.
Todd
Todd, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2024
The Paddle & Canoe left a lot to be dedired. Food was NOT good had to send it back.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2024
Property was great, wish we got a better rundown of where things were at. Also went to the restaurant right by the lobby and the sign said wait to be seated and we stood there for 5 minutes and no one even said hi.
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2024
The property is very family friendly. Lots of activities for families. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The suite we had had a wonderful view of the lake but the room could use a bit of updating.
Susan F.
Susan F., 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2023
Friendly staff, large room with a nice view of the lake. Would definitely stay there again
tim
tim, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Front desk agent Jacob was so helpful and accommodating - gave us information to make our stay comfortable
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
We love the staff
Josh
Josh, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Love it!
Alcy
Alcy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Nice, old sense of the buildings and settings.
Beth
Beth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
Great resort ! Will definitely come back
Denis
Denis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2023
We stayed 2 nights to play golf. The staff was very friendly and golf courses were great.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2023
Overall great experience. Beautiful view and great staff
Brandi
Brandi, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 13, 2025
Awful experience
The door to our was flush with the floor on one side, and about two inches from the floor on the other side. During the night, some drunk guests were sticking there hand into the room through this gap.
The heat in our room didn’t work properly. When the heat was set at 65, the room was 76 degrees. I turned the wall thermostat down to 56, and the heat didn’t go down. We eventually had to turn the heat completely off, which isn’t ideal in Minnesota in January. The room was expensive, and would have been a miserable experience at half the price.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Excellent Suite Beyond Expectations!
Had not been to area before this 4-night stay for attending a boat show. Our particular accomodation was a suite with elec. fireplace in space having King bed. Had 2 T.V.s, a full-size, cold refrigerator, 4-cup drip coffee maker. But, bring your own coffee or take am hike to lobby for their excellent complimentary coffee. The room was clean and well-kept. Enough towels, etc for entire stay. Indoor tennis/pickleball, pool, and walking track. Very nice!
Rex
Rex, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
Great place... wife loved the old school "Dirty Dancing" vibe!!!