Silver Rapids Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden interior.
A wooden deck with a metal railing, surrounded by trees and a forested area.
A cabin interior with wooden walls, large windows, a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.
A wooden interior with large windows, tables, and chairs arranged for dining.
A cabin with a wooden exterior, large windows, and a porch.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $155
$139 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, Superior National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, White Iron Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Farm Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬

Room options

Lakeside King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lakeside Two Bedroom Suite

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

Lakeside Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck

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

Homestead Cabin - 3BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace

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

Paradise Cabin - 4 BR w/ Fire pit

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

Retreat Cabin - 8 bdrms, Lakeside w/Dock

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

Lookout Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit

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

Narrows Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit

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

Loons Nest Cabin 2Bdrm, Lakeside, BBQ

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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 the neighborhood

Ely

When you stay at Silver Rapids Lodge in Ely, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Superior National Forest and White Iron Lake. .This beach lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Farm Lake and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Garden Lake.

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • White Iron Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Farm Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • International Wolf Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Lake Vermilion - 32 min drive - 27.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Frisky Otter - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Britton's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Evergreen Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Silver Rapids Lodge

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this lodge include gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rusty Cup - Onsite bar. Open select days.

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
  • 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

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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Silver Rapids Hotel Ely
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Silver Rapids Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 237 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Would visit again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay close to town. Staff was very friendly and nice view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. Very affordable and really convenient if you are planning a trip to the BWCA
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay close to the nature
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property has been undergoing renovations and is very nice. Great location enjoyed our stay here very much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect little getaway for the fall. Not too far out of town from everything, quiet and beautiful being on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and nice and warm with the temperature outside and as 30’s. Nicely located and the view of the lake is as amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and convenient location before our BWCA trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Scenic and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and quiet, older and well used but worth the stay. Beautiful lake view and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting was lovely and it was wonderful to have a balcony and kitchenette and especially a small FULL size refrigerator/freezer. Staff very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that it is closed to Ely, but outside, so it feels like a little remote resort. Nice bar, with locals that stop by for happy hour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great staff, atmosphere, location, facilities and views. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated resort, but clean and friendly with spectacular lake views and easy access to the water
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023