Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 8 min drive
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McDonald's - 5 min drive
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About this property
Econo Lodge
When visiting Brainerd, Econo Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the fitness centre, and cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding are nearby. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 14 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
No alcohol served on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
What to do
Tennis
Golfing nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1974
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
Arcade/games room
Outdoor tennis court
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 25.00 per stay
Optional extras
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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.
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.
Also known as
Econo Lodge Hotel Brainerd
Econo Lodge Brainerd
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Brainerd
Econo Lodge Hotel Brainerd
Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 14 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre and an arcade.
What's the area around Econo Lodge like?
Econo Lodge is a short 8-minute drive from Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) and 7 minutes' walk from Buffalo Hills Park.
Econo Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
15 September 2024
Outside area had weeds all over. Looked like the place was abandoned. Econ and quality Inn are together in the same building. Curtain in your roo. Was torn about two feet.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
12 September 2024
Dirty bath tub, yellow stain in it!!! No toiletries were provided!!! Very little selection of breakfast! Will never book again!
Wei
Wei, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 August 2024
The breakfast was terrible, cold and congealed. The property had trash everywhere. There were roaches in the bathtub.
It is an inexpensive hotel but I would not stay again.
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
19 August 2024
Old hotel
Vincent
Vincent, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 August 2024
I really liked having two chairs in the room. I did not like that refrigerator was barely cool.
LaVonne
LaVonne, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
16 August 2024
It was a very dirty hotel. People were living there fully. Cutting peoples hair o it side the building in front of the rooms. A guy was yelling at the front desk for his room but seemed like he was on something. Didn’t seem fully there. Very unsafe and dirty.
Jessie
Jessie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
5 August 2024
Do not stay here if you have standards of a hotel
We stayed one night. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone there were cigarette burns in our sheets ,people that obviously live there, it is very dingy and out of date there was a quality inn and suites connected, which looked like it was a little bit better condition. For spending $145 I would’ve expected more. I was close to going back and asking for our money back before we even unpacked our bags.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2024
Very modern and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Linda
Linda, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2024
Quick and easy
Brian
Brian, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 July 2024
Jane
Jane, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 July 2024
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.
Andy
Andy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 July 2024
Run down building. Needs a refresh. Countertop in bathroom peeling. Bed was so-so. Floor was not properly vacuumed. Bed was clean, however. Kind of icky.
Kristy
Kristy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
21 July 2024
It is an older hotel and you get what you pay for but our bathroom was dirty and the shower drain was very very slow and toilet as well. AC was ok but could be a little stronger.
Breakfast was ok but limited on choice by the time we got down to it.
Jamie
Jamie, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
18 July 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 July 2024
No pool. Breakfast was lacking anything healthy. Coffee was terrible. Staff were friendly and rooms were mostly ok.
Steve
Steve, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 July 2024
Property was okay. In our room specifically there were lightbulbs burnt out and one that flickered. Only 1 main light and the bathroom light worked well. Hallways were decent but were noticeably dirty in some spots and room was okay but could be better maintained.. Could have been better.
Brittany
Brittany, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
8 July 2024
It was a very dirty hotel. People were living there fully. Cutting peoples hair o it side the building in front of the rooms. A guy was yelling at the front desk for his room but seemed like he was on something. Didn’t seem fully there. Very unsafe and dirty.
Jessie
Jessie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Kirk
Kirk, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 June 2024
Ray
Ray, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
23 June 2024
This was the dirtiest stinkiest hotel room I have ever stayed in. All the floors look like they hadn’t been cleaned in years. Everything was sticky greasy filthy dirty. Everything was extremely old worn out holes in the furniture. One of the beds had crumbs under the bedspread on top of the sheets Parking lot was overgrown with weeds. The door look like it was gonna fall off. The hinges whole property was totally rundown. This hotel should be demolished.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
The manager was wonderful and very helpful. Enjoyed our stay!
Niki
Niki, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 June 2024
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!
Gabby
Gabby, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2024
Nice area. Rooms fine for the price. Friendly and efficient check in gal.
Audrey
Audrey, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
9 June 2024
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.