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Econo Lodge Brainerd

2.0 star property
Start mornings with a to-go breakfast, then challenge friends in the game room, play tennis, or catch up on work at the business center.

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Just minutes from North Central Speedway, Econo Lodge combines practicality with recreation. Guests enjoy free breakfast to-go, an arcade room, on-site laundry, in-room WiFi, a fitness center, and helpful staff ready to assist with any needs.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Brainerd, Econo Lodge Brainerd is near the airport. Cragun's Legacy Courses and Legacy at Cragun's are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gull Lake and Bay Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at North Central Speedway or Brainerd International Raceway. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing, golfing, and snowboarding. Visit our Brainerd travel guide
Map
2115 S 6th St, Building B, Brainerd, MN, 56401

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Hills Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boom Lake
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Buster Dog Park
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Brainerd International Raceway
    15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • The Classic at Madden's Golf Course
    27 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Little Caesars Pizza
    4 min drive
  • Wendy's
    5 min drive
  • Slice On Oak
    3 min drive
  • Burger King
    5 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Brainerd

Hotel near Brainerd International Raceway
Located close to North Central Speedway, Econo Lodge Brainerd provides free to-go breakfast, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, express check-out, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Econo Lodge Brainerd have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Brainerd
Econo Lodge Brainerd
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Brainerd
Econo Lodge Hotel Brainerd

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Brainerd pet-friendly?

Yes, Econo Lodge Brainerd allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Brainerd?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Brainerd?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.00.

Where is Econo Lodge Brainerd located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from North Central Speedway and within 12 mi (20 km) of Brainerd International Raceway and Paul Bunyan Land. Cragun's Legacy Courses and Gull Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Brainerd Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 218 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff. Quick to get anywhere I needed to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice area. Rooms fine for the price. Friendly and efficient check in gal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for my bike tour. Had everything I needed. Staff are great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ervin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lake Trip

Very clean room and bathroom. It was quiet and the bed was comfortable. A wide variety of foods for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a room at EconoLodge and got a free upgrade to a room at the QualityInn, the nicer rooms in the same building, which was great for our family stay. Staff and service was excellent. The building itself is aged and needs better ventilation for the rooms, hallways, and breakfast area. Nice and quiet location with lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabby

It was a okay hotel it wasn’t the cleanest it wasn’t the dirtiest it was a place to stay!! No bugs !! The beds are ok, not enough towels tho ! But over all wasn’t a bad place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and smelled clean. The hallways needed to be vacuumed. The AC unit worked well enough but the room was humid. Quiet location and we did sleep well. Breakfast was better than average. The check in process was efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No pool. Breakfast was lacking anything healthy. Coffee was terrible. Staff were friendly and rooms were mostly ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very helpful. check-in was fast and easy. Love the convenience of the parking lot door. Rooms were very clean and well put together. He had all the amenities you needed. Breakfast was good. The coffee cup was a little tiny, but you have a coffee maker in your room. Very happy with my stay g I will be back....The only thing I didn't like was there were a lot of cigarette butt out in the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

LaVonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked having two chairs in the room. I did not like that refrigerator was barely cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ceara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower drains so slow the tub fills with water in a five minute shower and takes another 15 min to drain. We were switched rooms and they both did the same thing. There were ants in one of the rooms we stayed in. The heater was set at heat to 66 and it felt like a sauna it was at least 75 in there. No elevator to get to the second floor so just inconvenient not a huge deal. Everything was just very run down and old. The staff was very nice.

2/10 Terrible

Angie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in fine, overall first impression- place a bit run down, seems to be in middle of reno. Upon return from our event- there was absolutely no one at the front desk… in fact not one staff person to be found. Other guests reported they’d been waiting in lobby for about an hour for any sign of staff to check in and couldn’t. Police eventually called and showed up— which was disturbing on many levels- morphed into sense of decreased safety. Rooms very average at best. Probably won’t attempt to book there in future. Not great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was wonderful and very helpful. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall for the price very nice place to stay. Looks a little sketchy from the outside but it is not at all. Wasn't a 5 star hotel or anything but it was clean, and the staff was very nice. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great weekend

Came to go to a concert in another city have stayed here before it's only a 35 minute drive to the other city staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place for the rate. It was easy to locate and had close dining options. Stairs to the 2nd floor were kind of steep but for me they worked fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff (3 ladies @ desk) were great. Property in disrepair, pool closed. Rooms nice/clean/beds comfy. Continental breakfast "good". Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Malcolm

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is gross and stinks..
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in person was awesome. Quick, efficient and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful. Coffee maker did not work, cleanliness was subpar and we dealt with some bugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was cheap. But we found a bed bug, then left.

8/10 Good

Tonya

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Better than i expected!

The initial check in is confusing but our room was fine. We traveled with our daughter & dog & we had an entrance interior & exterior which was nice. The exterior can use some major cleanup but inside was good! Room was good but the frig didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023