See all properties

Caribou Highlands Lodge

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Caribou Highlands Lodge

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Fireplace
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Superior Townhome, 3 Bedrooms | View from room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
371 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN, 55612
  • Lutsen Mountains
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Alpine Slide
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • North Shore Winery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Villager Condo

Villager Condo | Living area | Flat-screen TV, table tennis, books, video library

Villager Condo

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Townhome, 4 Bedrooms (Poplar Ridge)

Townhome, 4 Bedrooms (Poplar Ridge) | WiFi, bed sheets

Townhome, 4 Bedrooms (Poplar Ridge)

  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Townhome, 2 Bedrooms (Timber)

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms (Timber) | WiFi, bed sheets

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms (Timber)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Townhome

Executive Townhome | WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Townhome

  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Alpine Condo

Alpine Condo | WiFi, bed sheets

Alpine Condo

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Lodge Room Mountain View Whirlpool King

Lodge Room Mountain View Whirlpool King | WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Room Mountain View Whirlpool King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lodge Room Mountain View King

WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Room Mountain View King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lodge Room Mountain View Doubles

WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Room Mountain View Doubles

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Lodge Room, Northwoods View King Bed

WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Room, Northwoods View King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lodge Room Northwoods View Double

WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Room Northwoods View Double

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Townhome, 3 Bedrooms

Superior Townhome, 3 Bedrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV, table tennis, books, video library

Superior Townhome, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Nordic Whirlpool Condo

Nordic Whirlpool Condo | WiFi, bed sheets

Nordic Whirlpool Condo

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Nordic Studio Condo

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Front of property

The Mountain Inn at Lutsen

Spa
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (763)
The price is $205
per night
includes taxes & fees
Feb 6 - Feb 7
The Mountain Inn at Lutsen

About this property

Caribou Highlands Lodge

Lutsen hotel with ski-in/ski-out access
Ski into Caribou Highlands Lodge, where you can have a drink at the bar/lounge, eat a meal at the restaurant, and enjoy a refreshing dip in an indoor pool. Housekeeping is available on request.
Caribou Highlands Lodge offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

After a day on the snow, enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor swimming pool. For a free ride to the slopes, hop on the hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. Conveniences like ski storage, ski passes, and shopping on site allow you to spend less time with logistics and more time on the slopes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

The hotel offers a restaurant.

Caribou Highlands Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Moguls Grille & Tap Room - This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Moguls Grille & Tap Room

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowshoeing
  • Spa tub
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Lending library access
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Caribou Highlands
Caribou Highlands Lodge
Caribou Highlands Lodge Lutsen
Caribou Highlands Lutsen
Caribou Lodge
Caribou Highlands Hotel Lutsen
Caribou Highlands Resort
Caribou Highlands Resort
Caribou Highlands Lodge Hotel
Caribou Highlands Hotel Lutsen
Caribou Highlands Lodge Lutsen
Caribou Highlands Lodge Hotel Lutsen

Caribou Highlands Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 522 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 522 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 522 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 522 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 522 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Julie

They had a nice family event going. Rooms were noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Danae

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a decent llace to stay! We loved the Halloween set up, outdoor chess, and fireplace. I just rated it a 4 star because the bathroom shower wasnt cleaned very well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cory

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff not very responsive. Had cold water and never had great response to fix it other than to .move us to different unit on the last night of our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not handicap friendly
The lodge was nice , the staff was very helpful and friendly. My problem is mostly about the booking agent I did it on line and specifically explained that we needed a handicap room as we use a walker and need grab bars in the bathroom. The stool was very low so I had to help her to get up of the stool. The room they had us in at first was on the 2nd floor so the ladies had to shuffle the rooms around as the rooms were all booked so it took about 45 min. to get it done as they had to move 8 rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diptimaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for fun
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
So many issues before we even arrived. Awful front desk experiences. Terrible communication. Moguls restaurant was a mess and the food less than subpar. Zero attention to our concerns. The location was beautiful, the amenities outside were great. The price for what we experienced as guests, did NOT even come close to our expectations. I do plan on reaching out via email, but at this point- would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Lou, Brookfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel room on busy fall day for a Monday. Our only disappointment was the hotel restaurant was closed Monday and Tuesday and we had 10 minute drive for our dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Xenia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, the amenities & grounds were nice, and the restaurant onsite was good. My only complaint was we had sketchy plumbing in our room. The toilet didn’t flush well (even after I let the front desk know), and the water pressure was low in the shower. That was unfortunate and uncomfortable . The lodge is in a convenient location for sure but they should get the plumbing situated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
The windows actually swing open! Allowing for the amazing sounds, smells, and cool mountain air into the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Picked this hotel because it had a restaurant. Than found out it was only open Wednesday through Saturday. This area was somewhat remote and had to drive 15 miles to find a restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

8/10 Good

Sagar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It makes you stay for more days because pf the serene beauty of the place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked they always had things going on
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable facility and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family and small children
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Colton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mandy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koushik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet area. Staff was cheerful and awesome. Made you feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Good amenities and views from the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed within the main lodge, in a hot tub suite. All of the rooms have balconies toward the outdoor pool, which was noisy and offered no privacy. The suite had a nice kitchen area but, otherwise, the space was very outdated and well-used. The bed mattress needs replacing - we both rolled toward the middle all night. Our room had a coffee maker but no coffee. We were told that complementary coffee would be available at the main lodge but it was out of order. The restaurant was closed both nights of our stay. We chose Caribou due to its proximity to the Superior Hiking Trail, which was great! BTW, the "shuttle" mentioned as a service is only for winter shuttles to the adjacent ski hills and not to the hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024