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Silver Rapids Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$52
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Explore the area

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459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, Superior National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, White Iron Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Vermilion
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Lakeside King | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Lakeside King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Lakeside Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lakeside Double Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Lakeside Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck | Terrace/patio

Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck

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

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Homestead Cabin - 3BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Homestead Cabin - 3BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Paradise Cabin - 4 BR w/ Fire pit | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Paradise Cabin - 4 BR w/ Fire pit

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

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Retreat Cabin - 8 bdrms, Lakeside w/Dock | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Retreat Cabin - 8 bdrms, Lakeside w/Dock

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

View all photos for Lookout Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit

Lookout Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Lookout Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit

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

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Narrows Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Narrows Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit

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

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Loons Nest Cabin 2Bdrm, Lakeside, BBQ | Living area

Loons Nest Cabin 2Bdrm, Lakeside, BBQ

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

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

Serenity Cabin 2Bdrm, Fireplace, Lake View,

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for TeePee Cabin - 2BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace

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

TeePee Cabin - 2BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Pines Cabin 2 Bdrm, Fireplace, Full Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, paper towels

Pines Cabin 2 Bdrm, Fireplace, Full Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Bears Den Cabin - 2 BR Lakeview w/ Fire pit | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Bears Den Cabin - 2 BR Lakeview w/ Fire pit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Silver Rapids Lodge

Ely lodge with private yards
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 coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Silver Rapids Lodge features a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This beach lodge also offers gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Silver Rapids Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Rusty Cup - Onsite bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Rusty Cup

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Rowing/canoeing

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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Silver Rapids Lodge Ely
Silver Rapids Lodge
Silver Rapids Ely
Silver Rapids Hotel Ely
Silver Rapids
Silver Rapids Lodge Ely
Silver Rapids Lodge Lodge
Silver Rapids Lodge Lodge Ely

Silver Rapids Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 198 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There are extra property fees that are added on by silver Rapids Lodge that you are not made aware of through Expedia. The website has inaccurate descriptions of the property and the cabins.. there is no air-conditioning in any of the cabins despite what the website says. They exterior of the property and the dock area is way rundown.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heath

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Clean cabin. Beds were VERY hard. Door didn’t lock. (Deadbolt and knob)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The access to lakes is good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Our sheets were wet/ very damp on the first night and we didn’t discover until it was too late and office closed. Told them in the morning. She said they would contact housekeeping. Went back hours later and the room/bed was not changed. Then we went back to the office and they handed us a bag of sheets to change ourselves. No apologies or oops, sorry that happened. Put us off. Bathroom door wouldn’t close. No crossbar in the closet to hang clothes. Has potential but could have been better. Cute fridge and microwave though!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cabin deck was in bad shape and dangerous. Cabin needs updates price of cabin was less than other cabins in area. Easy to make reservations. There wasn't any affordable boat rental in years past..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

becky, Chaska

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not on profile posts from Expedia, I booked for 6 people stay and they were give me a 1 room for 4 sleep. What a bad experience with silver rapids lodge. Dirty, smelly, no service for towels. I spent $250 a night very? Not recommended bad. Terrible experience with this silver rapids lodge resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprising Hidden Gem. Reasonable rates and lovely views. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

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

Fun place on a nice lake

The place was nice. Easy check in. We stayed in the motel part. Room was nice and the deck overlooking the lake was very good. Way went down to the bar and had diner and listened to the live music. It was a quick stay but we may be back with the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, San Bernardino

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Scenic and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that we were right on the lake, only separated by beautiful old growth red and white pine. The room we stayed in was newly redone and looked great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

The view of the lake from my room was beautiful and peaceful. I loved sitting on the deck reading a book and looking over the lake. Very quiet place. Room was very nice and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this cute stay! Great views and entertainment offered as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann Marie, Sandstone, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice large room, living area and kitchen. the back deck was wonderful. But screen door sticks badly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful & courteous staff. Newly renovated motel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside of some newer carpet, it didn't look like the place had been updated since the 1960's. NO TV or WIIFI. Lumpy old beds (probably original mattress), Old uncomfortable chairs and sofa/sleeper bed, Worst night of sleep I've had in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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