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The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$116
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Explore the area

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6452 West US Highway 61, Tofte, MN, 55615
  • Place, Ray Berglund State Wayside
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior National Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lutsen Mountains
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior

Tofte hotel steps from Lake Superior
Coffee/tea in a common area, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hotel. Other amenities include a vending machine. Change of towels is available on request.
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.
The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior features a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Service fee: 3.99 percent

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

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

Reviews

The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Brooksville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of lake
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi E, Oronoco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Lake Superior from balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place centrally located on the north shore
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing view! Even better than the pictures. It was quiet and we enjoyed time on the balcony watching the birds and the lake. Enjoyed the sound of the surf. We did not have much interaction with staff but our needs were met. It would have been nice to have a restaurant within walking distance but it was an easy drive to restaurants, state parks and hiking trails, and even local wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful views.

Great views. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good but limited number of tv channels did not include PBS which is an important oversight. WIFI had only two bars which did not permit streaming on ROKU. Otherwise we very much enjoyed our stay and happily return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Out dated place, no AC, so hot and humid room in the summer days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Always special

This is our favorite north shore spot! We come back each year !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a breathtaking view from your room and patio, literally hanging on the cliff shore of Superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was small but very clean. It had all the usual amenities for a motel, plus a small refrigerator and microwave. Beds were very comfortable. Balcony overlooking Lake Superior was small but still much enjoyed; as others mentioned, the balconies of each room are close. We had a superb breakfast at a nearby restaurant which provides a 10% discount to Cliff Dweller guests. We arrived late, and the staff had contacted us in advance with instructions for the key (on which they followed through).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard beds
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Cliff Dweller is directly on the lake and clearly updated recently, which was nice, however the property itself is very small with not much of an outside and limited facilities. Our biggest complaint was that the decks off the rooms had zero separation - We left our patio door open at night due to the lack of a/c and literally woke up to a child staring at us from the next door deck while we slept. Creating that bit of separation between the rooms would go a long way in bringing up the desirability of this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view, decks, screen door and exterior needs some upkeep..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was nice. The room was clean but the beds were full size instead of queen which was probably my oversight when booking. It also didn’t have AC but the room fan was tolerable. The tv was small and the room tight for a family of four. The wood paneling walls and decor were cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, just not as much privacy as we would like.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Reed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Adequate place to stay on the lake, but little to no view, so no real advantage compared with being inland. Rooms are dated and very plain, but as noted earlier, adequate with good beds, which is a definite positive . The period we stayed, it was warm and soon realized there was no A/C. As far as dining or food, you are looking a 15 minute drive. This is kind of like having a place at the lake, except there is no recreation, no food/ kitchen, and no property to experience “the lake”. It is a motel on the Northshore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John, Inver Grove heights

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
View was great Office doesn't open until 8:00AM Very limited television
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

MaryAnn

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

Too warm…may need AC with climate change

The room was hot as climate change has affected the normal temps along the North Shore. This room does not have air conditioning which would have helped. The nighttime lows were warm so did not sleep very well. Also, without air conditioning, we will not stay here again due to smoke in the air from Canadian wild fires and the fact that it severely affects my asthma. There is no clock in the room. The fly swatter was nice to find due to all the flies in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seemed like the place ran itself. You could figure out everything yourself. I wouldn't advertise the muffins - so dry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025