Silver Rapids Lodge

2.5 star property

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TeePee Cabin - 2BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace | Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$99
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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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

Lakeside King

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

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

Lakeside Double Room

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

Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck

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

Homestead Cabin - 3BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace

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

Paradise Cabin - 4 BR w/ Fire pit

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

Retreat Cabin - 8 bdrms, Lakeside w/Dock

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

Lookout Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit

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

Narrows Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit

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

Loons Nest Cabin 2Bdrm, Lakeside, BBQ

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

Serenity Cabin 2Bdrm, Fireplace, Lake View,

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

TeePee Cabin - 2BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace

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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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Silver Rapids Hotel Ely
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Silver Rapids Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 199 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Irma

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Little disappointed

The check in person Deb was not a friendly person. Other staff were real friendly. The room was clean, beds comfortable. We booked our stay on line with Hotels.com, with 3 nights in King bed and one night in double bed. When we arrived we ended up with 3 nights in double bed. Deb said it didn’t show the kind of rooms booked through Hotels.com, and the internet doesn’t work so well in that area so I couldn’t pull up my information. The 4th night we got a king room.. the view was pretty of the lake and it was an awesome room. We should have had this for 3 nights not one!! The cleaning staff do an awesome job!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the music at the restaurant. Lived sitting on porch overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a motel room overlooking the lake prior to a trip into the Boundary Waters. A little nervous at the plain and aging exterior, I was pleasantly surprised with the renovated and very comfortable room. This property has a friendly, traditional resort vibe, with cabins, camper parking and the motel. The bar was still open on a rainy evening and they served my favorite Castle Danger on tap. I would love to visit this resort again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute change to our original plans and now we are planning another trip just to come back here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute lodge! Very
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations overlooking the lake. Quiet and serene. Clean and neat.....fluffy towels!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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