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The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel in Tofte with free parking

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The Cliff Dweller sits right on Lake Superior's shore, creating a perfect base for nature enthusiasts. Travelers can soak in spectacular lake views, explore the area by bicycle, or simply relax with a hot beverage while using the property's WiFi to plan their next adventure.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P5,215
P6,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

Terrace/patio

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
6452 West US Highway 61, Tofte, MN, 55615

What's nearby

  • North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • North Shore Winery - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Oberg Mountain Loop - 10 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluefin Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coho Cafe & Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moguls Grille and Tap Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior

Hotel near Superior National Golf Course
Located close to North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum and Lutsen Mountains, The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior has plenty to offer. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A bike on site, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior?

As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior on Nov 7, 2025 start from P 5,214.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum, Superior National Golf Course, and Lutsen Mountains. Gunflint Hills Golf Course and Shovel Point are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a nice stay at the Cliff Dweller. The view from the room was amazing. Listening to the water was so relaxing. It was easy to find, easy parking, and many shops around. Everything you would need is right in the area, gas, grocery, and gift shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Chanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing. The staff us not reachable or helpful. We used both phone numbers provided to us for service and was never answered or helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I really enjoyed staying at Cliff Dweller! The staff were super kind and helpful, the room was clean and well maintained, and our view was astonishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Elaine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The location is fabulous . The room is small and the carpet needed cleaning. Food service offering in the morning is not worth using. Packaged oatmeal but no milk to put in it. Pre packaged muffins hard to understand in an area known for its baked goods. The balcony was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Lake Superior!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were clean and spacious. The view was great but I'm sure the view was better from the second floor, less obscured by trees. The sound of the waves was refreshing and calming. You could hear kids running and jumping in room above, luckily only during the day. The front desk staff was curteous but only available by calling. The cleaning staff spoke little to no English and made it interesting when the quarter roll of toilet paper ran out and needed to request more as the front desk staff wasn't around and spare rolls weren't left in the rooms. The rooms get very warm in the night and fortunately our neighbors weren't an issue with having to keep deck door open for air movement. Overall a very nice place to stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful scenery and room. View was stellar
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Perfect stay by the lake.

Super clean, beautiful lake view. Quick and friendly check in. Bonus 10% discount at the cascades restaurant for staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good economical choice

Good, clean place with a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paulette

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

8/10 Good

Allison

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

Amazing views

Great views of the lake from every room. Bathrooms are small and dated, but fine. If you are tall, the shower head will be very low. Excellent location and friendly front desk staff. The small breakfast items were nice to have available as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Janell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony view was perfect; the room was tasteful, beds comfortable, crisp linens ( not the cheap, clingy microfiber bedding, thankfully). Quiet room, helpful staff, nice common areas. Would definitely recommend, and as a little getaway ( I live only an hour inland) it cannot be beat. Good access to hiking and biking, and of course the serenity of Lake Superior.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, simple place to stay with a beautiful view of Lake Superior. Perfect location for sightseeing and tourist attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Reed

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

8/10 Good

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had a great view of Lake Superior, located close to different attractions. Great smell of wild roses! Cons: No AC, I made the assumption that all hotels had AC, I was wrong. Private balconies are not private, they are separate, but you are within slapping distance of your neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views. Priceless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

2/10 Terrible

Betty

Disliked: Amenities
First, I was billed much higher than price shown on the app. When we arrived, ( no other guests) we found our room uncleaned without sheets, etc. When we went to the office, nobody was there after waiting 10 min or so. We called the emergency number and the young man from desk came. It must have taken him 15 min to find us another room (remember, the place had nobody else there! ). He finally got us another room in which the tv would not turn on. Again, we went to the office. The young man came and turned on the tv with the switch and handed us the remote, ready to leave. We asked if it works now so we tried remote, which did not work. At that point, we requested a refund and he issued it. We went to another place nearby and got a much nicer room with hot tub and breakfast for HALF what they had charged us
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay; Gorgeous view of Lake Superior; Close to hiking trails; Restaurants nearby; 1/2 hour from Grand Marais
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Cliff Dweller is a lovely, clean place to stay while you enjoy the North Shore!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024