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Silver Rapids Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck | Terrace/patio

Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Loons Nest Cabin 2Bdrm, Lakeside, BBQ | Terrace/patio

Loons Nest Cabin 2Bdrm, Lakeside, BBQ

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin, 4 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 4 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Large Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 3 Double Beds

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Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Retreat Cabin - 8 bdrms, Lakeside w/Dock

Retreat Cabin - 8 bdrms, Lakeside w/Dock

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 18
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 12 Twin Beds

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Lakeside Queen

Lakeside Queen

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed sheets

Lakeside Two Bedroom Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Bed sheets

Lakeside Double Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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TeePee Cabin - 2BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace | Terrace/patio

TeePee Cabin - 2BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Serenity Cabin 2Bdrm, Fireplace, Lake View, | Living area

Serenity Cabin 2Bdrm, Fireplace, Lake View,

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Pines Cabin 2 Bdrm, Fireplace, Full Kitchen | Private kitchen

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The price is €116
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Silver Rapids Lodge

Beachfront lodge for sun and fun
At Silver Rapids Lodge, hit the beach where you can enjoy motor boating, then dine onsite at Rusty Cup. Housekeeping is not available.
Silver Rapids Lodge offers 26 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us 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 WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a gift shop, and a terrace
  • Onsite 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 - Onsite bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Rusty Cup

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No housekeeping

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (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.

Property is also known as

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Silver Rapids Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 150 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Berlin M

Travelled with group
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Travelled with family
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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Curt

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Celeste

Travelled with partner
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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joleen

Travelled with partner
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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
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
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
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
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

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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

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
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
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
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
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