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Silver Rapids Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$72
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5

Explore the area

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459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN, 55731
  • White Iron Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • International Wolf Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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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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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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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

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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

View all photos for Pines Cabin 2 Bdrm, Fireplace, Full Kitchen

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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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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 173 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Roz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the fire pit a lot. The room was satisfactory, missed having a tv, a little bit. The ceiling tile in the bathroom kept falling down. We would probably stay here again, though. Its a beautiful spot and close to Ely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great traditional lake resort in between two nice lakes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Was ok - stayed 2 nights but no breakfast/food despite a restaurant on the property. Had to walk down cement stairs to get to room. Could not enjoy view or open windows due to heavy smokers being outside quite frequently. There are talks about this property being torn down this fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

4/10 Poor

Dennis

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

8/10 Good

Joleen

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled 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

Traveled 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