The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior

2.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Front of property
Traditional Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6452 West US Highway 61, Tofte, MN, 55615
  • Ray Berglund State Wayside
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oberg Mountain Loop
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tofte

Located in Tofte, The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior is on the waterfront, a 5-minute drive from North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum and 5 minutes from Superior National Golf Course. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Lutsen Mountains and 26.8 mi (43.2 km) from Gunflint Hills Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Ray Berglund State Wayside - 2 min walk
  • North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum - 5 min drive
  • Superior National Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Oberg Mountain Loop - 9 min drive
  • Lutsen Mountains - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluefin Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coho Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moguls Grille & Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior

Lakefront hotel in Tofte with free parking
The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior offers 22 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Tofte hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Cycling

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.99 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.99 percent

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cliff Dweller Lake Superior
Cliff Dweller Lake Superior Hotel
Cliff Dweller Lake Superior Hotel Tofte
Cliff Dweller Lake Superior Tofte
The Cliff Dweller On Superior
The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior Hotel
The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior Tofte
The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior Hotel Tofte

The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 970 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 970 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a quaint and lovely stay! Cozy, clean, cabin-like rooms with a view of the beautiful Lake Superior! We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Danae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed the day room for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Romelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great spot on the lake. Ambiance and decor in rooms very bland and unwelcoming. Have never had to check out before 11 in all of our travels around the world. Did not like the brand of coffee provided in the room. Worth putting up with for the location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and nice staff! I would highly recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the view and sound of the waves
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, newly remodeled rooms. Great view of Lake Superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great views and the price is ok, but the property needs a complete renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great design and comfort in the rooms. Beautiful patio with the sound of the waves and gorgeous stars at night. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to upgrade their breakfast to include juice, fruit, yogurt
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was tidy and clean, our view was nice. We had a big pine tree outside blocking part of the lake view but it provided nice shade so that we could sit comfortably on the deck in the afternoon sun. The bed was comfy and there's a powerful oscillating fan you can point right at it. Wi-fi was weak with an unsteady connection that kept going in and out but there were some basic cable channels that provided entertainment. There was definitely an odor coming from the bathroom area that I could smell from the bed but it's an older property that could use some tlc and little fixes like the broken lock on the screen door to the balcony as well as a good dusting of the fan. We would for sure stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would have given this property a 4/5 star rating if it wasn’t for the view for one reason the check in and check out time is an hour later than industry standard so you essentially lose 2 hours. Everything else was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Worthy
Decent place for its age. Sits right next to road but relatively quiet. Looks out over lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, simple place to stay with a beautiful view of Lake Superior. Perfect location for sightseeing and tourist attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I were very impressed with the property and our room. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the balcony view of Lake Superior was beautiful and the room was spotless. We would, without a doubt, stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva, Shoreview

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every guest has a balcony with equal access to the lake views. Most enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at the Cliff Dweller, it's now my go-to hotel on the North Shore!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024