Name: Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake
Address: 11000 Craguns Drive, East Gull Lake, Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America, East Gull Lake, Cass County, United States of America
Rating: 8.08

Guest reviews

8.1

Very good

Based on 524 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

12%

Couple

13%

Family

55%

Group

18%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across recent reviews, Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake is praised for friendly staff, scenic lakefront views, and many on site activities, while feedback also notes older buildings, some dated or confusing areas, and a generally large, spread out property.

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8

Christi

2 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

Good

10

Jon

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent resort with old world charm. Hard to find a better place with all the amenities they have. Remodeling the place and it will be spectacular when done. The courses were in great shape.

10

Brian

Mar 24, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice and helpful.

6

Melody

Mar 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We recently stayed at Cragun’s Resort and had a pleasant overall experience with a few areas for improvement. The staff was excellent—friendly, attentive, and truly made us feel welcome throughout our stay. Our room was clean and comfortable, which we definitely appreciated. That said, there were some noticeable maintenance issues. There were stains on the ceiling from what appeared to be a past water leak, and the shower felt quite run down, with caulking chipping around the drain. The property overall seemed very dated—not unkept, but clearly in need of some refreshing. On a positive note, it was encouraging to see that renovations are currently underway. With those updates, this resort has great potential to really elevate the guest experience. We’d be interested in returning once the facelift is complete to see the improvements firsthand.

6

Jason

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Rm was good

11000 Craguns Drive, East Gull Lake, Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Location

When you stay at Cragun's Resort & Hotel in Brainerd, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. This beach hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Brainerd International Raceway and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Mount Ski Gull.

Gull Lake(0.3 miles)

Legacy at Cragun's(0.3 miles)

Bay Lake(1 miles)

Pine Beach(1.5 miles)

Social 9(1.5 miles)

Cragun's Legacy Courses(1.6 miles)

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Check-out

From 17:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

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Free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is also offered.

Check-in is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

The hotel is located on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Cragun's Legacy Courses and The Classic at Madden's Golf Course. It is approximately 7.3 miles from Brainerd International Raceway and 8.2 miles from Mount Ski Gull.

The property features both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, including an outdoor heated pool. The indoor pool is operational year-round, while the outdoor pool is seasonal and will be closed from November 4 to November 15.

Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 15.00 per night. Advance request for rollaway beds is required.

Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake

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