10 Best Family Friendly Hotels in Central Minnesota for 2026

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A swimming pool with a view of the outdoors, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A breakfast area with a bakery section, a grab-and-go counter, and a display of hot food and cereal.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.

1. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG

Alexandria

RM530

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a mirror.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large parking lot and a well-maintained lawn.

A bathroom with a toilet, a shower, a sink with a mirror, and a wheelchair-accessible chair.

2. AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre

Sauk Centre

Freshly remodeled hotel with arcade games, indoor pool, and family fun just minutes from Sinclair Lewis Park.

RM478

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, under a wooden ceiling with large windows.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.

A modern living room with a gray sofa, a fireplace, a dining table with bar stools, and a large window with a view.

3. Paynesville Inn And Suites

Paynesville

RM397

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A large, two-story building with a covered entrance and a porch area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a sink, a chair, a window with curtains, and a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, wooden ceiling, and seating areas with tables and chairs.

4. Country Inn Walker

Walker

RM506

RM606 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, and a view of a golf course.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large vanity with a marble countertop, and a mirror with integrated lighting.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a landscaped lawn, and a small bridge over a pond.

5. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Prior Lake

Family paradise awaits with Mystic Lake's indoor pool, 18-hole golf course, and endless kid-friendly entertainment options.

RM547

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern grocery store with refrigerated sections and shelves stocked with various products.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, and a view of the sea.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes

Fun family adventures await with an indoor pool, kids' games, and lakefront location just steps from beach relaxation.

RM488

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A room with a neon arcade game, a television, and a vending machine.

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a leather armchair, and a plaid ottoman. There is a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with a wooden railing.

7. Quarterdeck Resort & Restaurant

Nisswa

Discover family adventures with a lakeside pool, free bicycles, and an arcade—just steps from Gull Lake's sandy shores.

RM547

RM643 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A lodge with a playground, a dock with canoes, and a lake.

A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees and a playground.

A lodge with a two-story structure, outdoor seating, and a covered deck.

8. Good Ol' Days Resort

Nisswa

Lakeside retreat offers family fun with private beach, playground, and complimentary bike rentals.

RM400

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Alexandria by IHG

Alexandria

RM530

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spa area with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, a pool, and a wheelchair-accessible bench.

AmericInn by Wyndham Sauk Centre

Sauk Centre

RM478

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered porch, a parking lot, and a handicap-accessible sign.

Paynesville Inn And Suites

Paynesville

RM397

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a blue floral sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with blinds, a wall-mounted heater, and a sign for Days Inn & Suites.

A hotel kitchen with a coffee station, a clock, and a clock with a cappuccino sign.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and outdoor seating.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baxter Brainerd Area

Baxter

RM354

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a fireplace, a staircase, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden ceiling, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, a large window, and a seating area with a couch and coffee table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a leather sofa, and a television.

Baymont by Wyndham Albany MN

Albany

RM358

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Country Inn Walker

Walker

RM506

RM606 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes

RM488

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a large wall clock.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a swing set.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a champagne bottle, a glass, and a card. There is a bathtub with white swan decorations in the background.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, pendant lighting, and a large window providing natural light.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Perham

Perham

RM514

RM570 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

A rustic room with a welcome sign, a mural of a forest, a bed, a table, and a bench.

A staircase with wooden railings, a stone wall, and a fireplace. There are two upholstered chairs and a lamp.

A building with a stone facade, a wooden entrance canopy, and a clear sky.

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Brainerd

RM477

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A child in a pool area with water jets, a speed limit sign, and a metal railing.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, including a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter by IHG

Brainerd

RM578

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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