Silver Rapids Lodge

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December 2024

January 2025

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Business services

Explore the area

459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN, 55731

Superior National Forest
1 min walk
White Iron Lake
3 min drive
International Wolf Center
8 min drive
Ely, MN (LYU-Ely Municipal)
17 min drive

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Lake view
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Lake view
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Lake view
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Lake view
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1 Queen Bed

Lakeside Two Bedroom Suite

Lake view
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Lake view
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Lake view
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Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Business services

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Beachfront lodge for sun and fun

At Silver Rapids Lodge, hit the beach where you can enjoy motor boating, then dine on-site at Rusty Cup. Housekeeping is not available.

Silver Rapids Lodge offers 26 accommodations with free toiletries. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Silver Rapids Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Superior National Forest. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.

Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Free self-parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Amenities include a meeting room, a gift shop and a terrace
On-site recreation includes motor boating, kayaking and rowing/canoeing
Steps from Superior National Forest and a 3-minute drive from White Iron Lake
Dogs welcome for a fee

As a guest of Silver Rapids Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Silver Rapids Lodge also features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ely lodge.

Rusty Cup – On-site bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

Rusty Cup

Family friendly

In-room microwave

Conveniences

ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
On a lake
On the beach
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Paper towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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Silver Rapids Lodge Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Travelled with group

18 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great staff and location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Berlin M

Travelled with group

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was very rustic and everyone was so nice. The boys loved fishing and hanging out!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Travelled with family

1 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never at that place again

The place was supposed to be cabin but was old motel , no a/c no tv one little fan in room. Never again was misarable in 89 degree weather

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

28 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Curt

26 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Celeste

Travelled with partner

24 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There was no hand soap in bathroom or ANY soap for that matter. It was very dusty and odorous. Their website claims amenities that are either non-existent or not working. There is no sauna, no restaurant, no homemade pizzas. It was so bad we did not stay our second night even though we paid for it. My husband is such a grace giving man, he asked me not to say anything to the attendant and simply thank her. So we did. Please update website. This was super disappointing and it could all be remedied. What awesome potential and prime location. I hope my feedback is used constructively.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family

24 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Travelled with family

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joleen

Travelled with partner

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I loved the location and it was quiet and close to the river! Parking was a little cramped and our coffee pot was broken. Other than that it was very nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Auscearl

Travelled with partner

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Loved the location by the lake, outside views were lovely. Inside of cabin was very neat, clean and comfortable. Outside of cabin was rustic and showed a lot of weather wear but did not affect the inside ambiance.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrie, Coon Rapids

Travelled with family

24 Jun 2024

they advertise Internet, but there is no Internet in the rooms. They should clearly state that. They could easily update the furniture and carpeting in the rooms. Also the steps leading down to the bottom level of the building needs to be replaced for safety reasons.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

19 Jun 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never Again

The pictures of the room showed a stove and full size refrigerator -- the reality is a small refrigerator and no stove. The carpet was peeling up from the floor and we were lucky it wasn't hot out because the air conditioner is missing the control knob. There is no wifi, no TV and no landline in the room. Some of their docks were partially submerged and very difficult to traverse from shore. There are campsites almost right outside the door of the room and no soundproofing -- you can hear everything in the rooms next door and outside. The drop ceiling is in pretty rough shape and virtually zero water pressure in the shower. Will not stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelio

Travelled with family

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay. Muy Bueno.

We had a great experience at Silver Rapids Lodge. The place is a gem, very clean, friendly, rustic, and for the right price. The cabin had all we needed to make our trip comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Pottsboro

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Absolutely amazing to just get away no tv just you and your loved loved enjoying life at its finest

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Super nice staff!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful stay. Cabins look like they are straight out of the 1970s which I thought added a nice touch to it. Appliances all worked well and was comfy. Very clean inside, and the area around it was really beautiful. We will most likely be back as we go up north to Minnesota once or more times a year.

2/10 Terrible

Scott

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bumped room

I was reserving a cabin not a motel room. When I made my reservation they sent me a picture of the cabin I reserved. When I got there they said oh no they only have a room in the motel. I said that was not what I reserved! I strongly believed that they bumped us to the motel room for a better reservation. That ticked me off. We heard the people upstairs all 3 nights!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with partner

26 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Even though we could only stay for a night we really did enjoy it! The area was cozy and very clean! I went down to explore the docks. The docks are in need of repairs or replacement. But i also understand getting to that can be difficult and pricey. I hope they can redo them soon! Otherwise we certainly would LOVE to come again. Maybe bring the kids when they are older also.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Janell

Travelled with family

24 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unfortunately the property quality was not what was presented in the booking. The room had visible stains on the floor, no AC, very dated (rusty and broken) appliances. The couch had a piece of plywood to give it stability to sit on. Not that it’s necessary, but disclose it, there was no TV in the room either. We stayed on a rainy weekend and left the property early. Very uncomfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was very friendly even though we didn't meet face to face. I was surprised on how old the building was and very impressed on how maintained and clean it was. Will be recommending and staying again. Yes, there was no t.v. and I was fine with that it made more relaxing and peaceful.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another great stay at Silver Rapids

I have been coming to Silver Rapids my whole life. My stay in one of the motel suites was perfect, except for the coffee pot, which was very old and did not look safe--I told them about it upon departure and they said it would be replaced immediately, and I had brought my own instant coffee so it wasn't an issue during my stay. I love the rustic nature of the resort, nothing more than the necessities. I could stand on my balcony and watch the water while I brushed my teeth, or just sit on my sofa and enjoy the stillness of the woods. I always enjoy going for walks around the property, through the gravel pit around back, where this time, I ran into a deer! Not literally, of course, but I turned a corner and there it was, just twenty yards away. A dream of mine, come true. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the resort is just my idea of perfection, really.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023