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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

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Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

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Located in: BRAINERD, MN
At Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort, relax by an indoor pool or hit the private sand beach where you can enjoy volleyball.
Housekeeping is not available.
Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Brainerd hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.


A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Located in Brainerd, Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort is in a rural area and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gull Lake and Mississippi River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brainerd International Raceway or North Central Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and snow tubing.
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Popular amenities
  • ac
  • barbecue
  • crib
  • extra bed
  • fireplace
  • fitness equipment
  • free parking
  • frontdesk 24 hour
  • internet
  • kitchen
  • laundry
  • living area
  • microwave
  • no smoking
  • outdoor space
  • pool
  • tennis court
  • tv
Property amenities
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Family Friendly
  • DVD player
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate living room
  • Sofa bed
Conveniences
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • No housekeeping
Outdoor
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
Language Spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Activities Nearby
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Downhill skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Snow tubing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Ziplining
More
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels
  • 48-inch flat-screen TV
Food and Drink
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
More
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
  • Check-out before 10 AM
Pets
  • Pets not allowed
Special check-in instructions
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
Fees
  • You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Deposit: USD 300 per stay
  • We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
  • This property does not have elevators
 

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