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Surfside on Lake Superior

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$281
$250 nightly
$281 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

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10 Surfside Dr., Tofte, MN, 55615
  • Place, Temperance River State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Temperance River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Surfside Master Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Surfside Two Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 2100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Surfside Three Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 2900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tofte

With a stay at Surfside on Lake Superior in Tofte, you'll be steps from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. .This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Temperance River State Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Temperance River.

What's nearby

  • Temperance River State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Temperance River - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lutsen Mountains - 16 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Oberg Mountain Loop - 18 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluefin Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coho Cafe & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Schroeder Baking Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waves Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bluefin Bay Family Of Resorts - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Surfside on Lake Superior

Surfside on Lake Superior offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Tofte hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Waves of Superior Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite to eat at Bluefin Grille, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Bluefin Grille - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Waves of Superior Cafe - This café serves breakfast and lunch. Open select days.
Coho Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bluefin Grille
  • Coho Cafe
  • Waves of Superior Cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 39 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 39 per accommodation, per night
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Surfside On Superior Tofte
Surfside on Lake Superior Hotel
Surfside on Lake Superior Tofte
Surfside on Lake Superior Hotel Tofte

Surfside on Lake Superior Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luci

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was spotless, great amenities and the staff was friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Caleigh

Was shown images of large spacious room with tall windows over looking the lake. Was actually given a basement suite with barely any natural light,. This property is not as advertised. This was for a birthday trip and was promised having champagne delivered to my room and that also never showed. Will stay at other properties, save money, and have a better experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was nice. The bed was comfortable, and the heated floors were nice. Our view of the lake was obscured :0( I booked this room in August and had asked for a lake view as it was a special occasion for us. Also.... we checked in on a Sunday afternoon at 3 pm which is before the listed check in time of 4 pm. There was no one at Guest services, but there seemed to be a wedding event going on. I asked the person at the only other desk around about checking in. She very rudely informed us that check in was down the street at Bluefin Bay resort. I was confused and asked for clarification as there was absolutely no mention in any of my emails from "Surfside" that I was supposed to check in there. Again, she rudely responded that after 2 pm on a Sunday, check in was at Blufin Bay. We check in the entry way for a sign about this and there wasn't one. Clearer communication about were to check in should have been made. Especially since I was sent an online check in request from "Surfside". The people at Blufin informed us that guest services at Surfside closes at 2 on Sundays during off seasons. Blufin takes care of all guests needs from then on until 10 am the following morning. This is also never made clear in any of the emails. Maybe, because of the wedding, a sign with clearer instruction got misplaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Great room and service. Food options are limited at the resort but plenty nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views are spectacular and staff very helpful. Breakfast at Coho is an unpleasant experience as it is small and chaotic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and amazing resort. The view, the fireplace, all of it. Staff was more than helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool. View was amazing. Rooms need a little more light but that’s about all I can come up with as far as negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene M

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think that if you stay in the middle location, it is probably best. We were at the “first” resort area which is really far from the outdoor pool, grille, and cafe. It is inconvenient getting in and out of the car for these options… I don’t understand why there isn’t a walk path between all three areas. If I had known, I would have said something. The activities are a perk, but make sure you enroll way ahead of time as they fill up. The cafe by the grille was delicious and the staff were great. The room itself was nice and spacious, although entering the bottom loft, from the entrance all the way down the staircase to the loft entrance, stinks! Not sure what the smell is but it is not pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Topeka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheng, Cottage Grove

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Surfside! Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the pleasure of working with Emily, the front desk/reservation department. She was so hospitable and supportive. We got a room thinking our view out towards the lake was gonna be perfect but unfortunately a tree fell and blocked our view. I left a message to reservation and Emily left a voicemail and got us a new room with perfect view of the lake. Communicative, responsive, and professional. We couldn’t thank her enough. I would like to thank the housekeeping staff also, for helping get our room cleaned and ready on time!
This is our new view! Breathtaking and airy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great amenities and great activities available through the resort. Would definitely stay here again. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guest services was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Each individual we talked to on property was very friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful at Bluefin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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