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>> Updated August 2026

Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging Availability

Where to Stay in the Brainerd Lakes Area

MEA Weekend Lodging Availability & Deals | October 15-18, 2026

Looking for a place to stay in the Brainerd Lakes Area? Browse current lodging availability and special offers from area resorts, hotels, cabins and more to find the perfect home base for your next getaway.

Planning a trip for MEA Weekend, October 15–18, 2026? Check out the latest availability and MEA Weekend lodging deals below, and start planning a fall escape to the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Above & Beyond Homes

35287 County Road 3, Crosslake, MN 56442
Reservations: (218) 656-0613

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Americinn - Little Falls

306 Lemieur Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345
Reservations: (320) 412-3286

Aerial photo of Breezy Point Resort on Pelican Lake on a fall day with blue skies and white clouds and a lake in the foreground

Breezy Point Resort

9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point, MN 56472
Reservations: (218) 562-7970

2026 MEA WEEKEND DEAL: When you book Friday and Saturday night, add Thursday for just $150 and receive a $50 resort credit to use on food, beverages, the spa, and more! Valid for new reservations only.

Photo of a classic cabin-style resort with forest in the background and next to a large lake showing docks out front in the water on a sunny summer day

Campfire Bay Resort

31504 Azure Road, Cushing, MN 56443
Reservations: (218) 575-2432

Photo of Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake showing resort lodging buildings and taken from Gull Lake

Cragun's Resort

11000 Craguns Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401
Reservations: (800) 272-4867

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Grand View Lodge

23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468
Reservations: (866) 801-2951

Gull Lake Beach Resorts Cabin Photo

Gull Lake Beach Resorts

21831 Gull Lake Drive Nisswa MN 56468
Reservations: (218) 656-6965

2026 FALL SPECIAL:
September through October:
2 nights — 10% off; 3 nights — 15% off; 4+ nights — 20% off 

Aerial photo of Heath's Resort showing a huge sandy beach at the edge of a lake with large docks boats and playground on a sunny day

Heaths Resort

37186 Heath Dr, Pine River, MN 56474
Reservations: (763) 344-2126

2026 MEA WEEKEND DEAL:
Cabins 1-7 $200/night; Cabin 8-14 $250/night; Cabin 15&16; $300/night
Please text 763-344-2126 to reserve with discount.

Holiday Inn Express Baxter, MN

Holiday Inn Express

15739 Audubon Way, Baxter, MN 56425
Reservations: (218) 824-3232

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes Trademark Collection by Wyndham

6967 Lake Forest Rd, Baxter, MN 56425
Reservations: (218) 822-5634

Photo of seveal large cabins on a sunny day at Wilderness Point Resort

Wilderness Point Resort

6208 Wilderness Rd, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Reservations: (218) 568-5642

2026 MEA WEEKEND DEAL:
Book two nights, get the third FREE.

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Woodland Beach Resort

15596 Woodland Beach Lane, Deerwood, MN 56444
Reservations: (218) 866-0711

This is not an exhaustive list of all of our lodging members. To see the full list of lodging partners, visit our lodging page on ExploreBrainerdLakes.com.

We make every effort to provide up to date availability, but lodging openings can fill and change quickly.

Plan Your Fall Weekend Getaway

Make the Brainerd Lakes Area your home base for MEA Weekend! Book your stay, take advantage of available lodging deals and spend the long weekend enjoying fall adventures, local attractions, great food and plenty of family time. Start planning now and make the most of MEA Weekend in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

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