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The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Land view from property
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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6452 West US Highway 61, Tofte, MN, 55615
  • Superior National Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lutsen Mountains
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oberg Mountain Loop
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

  • 279 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • 279 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 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.

Languages

English

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

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

The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room right on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could the waves crashing from the balcony. Being right on the water was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is on a cliff over Lake Superior. Wonderful look and sound of waves, the unit 205 was very clean and renovated. The hotel is small and so is a breakfast, it still good to have, I only wish it would be provided earlier.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paulette

Great place for watching the sun rise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsion

The service was amazing. I asked them to help me set up a Valentine’s Day surprise and they were so generous helping me with it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Right off Hwy 61 with all rooms looking over Lake Superior (waves crashing right outside my balcony).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Cliff Dweller worked great for us as it is close to Lutsen for skiing. The property itself has all that you need and has a stunning view of Lake Superior
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most everything was great other than the shower head being at the height that only short people can use. I’m 6 feet tall and it was way too low. Otherwise the place is great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Skyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view! Right down the road from Lutsen mountain, the winery and a few general stores. Discount at Caskade restaurant and pub, delicious food and great service there too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Simple and convenient.

Just stopped for 1 nite on a snowmobile trip. Not an extravagant room but it was clean and warm with a view and close to Lutsen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an ok place to stay. The room was just big enough to fit a bed and bathroom. There was no breakfast served,as it said on their website,only muffins, hot beverages and some granola bars. The view was magnificent though,and we did enjoy the quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenifer

Old and dirty bathroom. The sheets are terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They offer a discount at their sister restaurant. It was still pretty quiet even tho it's right off the highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, overlooking Lake Superior
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a view! So beautiful. Beds were comfortable, room was clean. Could hear the waves all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024