Located close to North Central Speedway, Econo Lodge offers a convenient stay with free to-go breakfast, an arcade/game room for some friendly competition, and laundry facilities. Connect with in-room WiFi or work out at the gym - helpful staff are always nearby.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Gym
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping once per stay
Outdoor tennis court
Fitness center
Business center
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Arcade/game room
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
TV in a common area
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Laundry facilities
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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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Getting around
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Casey's General Store - 6 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Mississippi River. Guests can enjoy the fitness center, and cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding are nearby. Fellow travelers 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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 30 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
No alcohol served onsite
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 center
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1974
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Arcade/game 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 crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 25.00 per stay
Optional extras
Late check-out 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 neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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 to 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 30 lbs 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 RV/bus/truck 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?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center 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.
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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
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
The manager was wonderful and very helpful. Enjoyed our stay!
Niki
Niki, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Nice area. Rooms fine for the price. Friendly and efficient check in gal.
Audrey
Audrey, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Quick and easy
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2023
The staff was great.
David
David, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 3, 2024
This place is gross and stinks..
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2023
Friendly staff. Quick to get anywhere I needed to visit
Mario
Mario, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 23, 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 trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2023
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.
Jackson
Jackson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
Lake Trip
Very clean room and bathroom. It was quiet and the bed was comfortable. A wide variety of foods for breakfast.
ervin
ervin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 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
6/10 Good
Nov 18, 2024
the heater did not work. he got it on but would not turn off.
Sharee
Sharee, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 29, 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 traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2023
Very convenient for my bike tour. Had everything I needed. Staff are great!
Regina
Regina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2024
No pool. Breakfast was lacking anything healthy. Coffee was terrible. Staff were friendly and rooms were mostly ok.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2024
I really liked having two chairs in the room. I did not like that refrigerator was barely cool.
LaVonne
LaVonne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2023
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
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 12, 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 trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2023
Staff (3 ladies @ desk) were great. Property in disrepair, pool closed. Rooms nice/clean/beds comfy. Continental breakfast "good". Would stay again.
Nell
Nell, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2023
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.
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 21, 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 trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 16, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2023
Check in person was awesome. Quick, efficient and kind.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 5, 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 traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 21, 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.