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Silver Rapids Lodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this beachfront Ely lodge

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TeePee Cabin - 2BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace
Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck | Terrace/patio
Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck | Living area
Family Cabin, 4 Bedrooms | Balcony
Restaurant

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, White Iron Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Vermilion
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Lakeside King

Lakeside King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Lakeside Two Bedroom Suite

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

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Lakeside Double Room

Lakeside Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck | Terrace/patio

Sunrise Cabin - Lakeside with Deck

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

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Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Homestead Cabin - 3BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace

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

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Family Cabin, 4 Bedrooms

Paradise Cabin - 4 BR w/ Fire pit

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

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Retreat Cabin - 8 bdrms, Lakeside w/Dock

Retreat Cabin - 8 bdrms, Lakeside w/Dock

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

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Cabin

Lookout Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit

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

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Comfort Cabin

Narrows Cabin - 2 BR Lakeside w/ Fire pit

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

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Loons Nest Cabin 2Bdrm, Lakeside, BBQ | Living area

Loons Nest Cabin 2Bdrm, Lakeside, BBQ

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Serenity Cabin 2Bdrm, Fireplace, Lake View, | Living area

Serenity Cabin 2Bdrm, Fireplace, Lake View,

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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TeePee Cabin - 2BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace | Terrace/patio

TeePee Cabin - 2BR Lakeside w/ Fireplace

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Pines Cabin 2 Bdrm, Fireplace, Full Kitchen | Private kitchen

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

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Family Cabin

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

About the area

Ely

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Superior National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of White Iron Lake with a stay here. Dorothy Molter Museum is within 6 miles (10 km) and Little Long Lake is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • White Iron Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • International Wolf Center - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • North American Bear Center - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Lake Vermilion - 41 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Silver Rapids Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this beachfront Ely lodge
As a guest of Silver Rapids Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Silver Rapids Lodge also features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ely lodge.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Silver Rapids Lodge offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Rowing/canoeing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Silver Rapids Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 199 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Restaurant & bar onsite was a welcomed bonus after a looonnngggg day of driving and road construction. Outside lighting for rooms needed so we could find our room & safely unload. Luckily phones have flashlights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a classic, old north-woods resort. The room was very clean, well equipped with new appliances, furniture, paint and flooring. The scenery is gorgeous and lots of places to hike. There are lots of families with dogs, good parking and Ely has fun things to do. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

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

10/10 Excellent

manoj

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

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

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

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry to hear this beautiful place is falling prey to greedy developers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Older gal who checked us in was rude and did not explain where our cabin was, check out instructions, or anything. Location of the resort was amazing. Also the terrain to get to our room was not maintained well and was very tricky and hard to get to get luggage to and from the car to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Jenny

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

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Thought we rented a cabin- ended up in one of their “ motel rooms”. Scenery was great, atmosphere was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place right on Garden Lake with access to the Boundary Waters! The motel had comfortable beds and a basic kitchen. My son and I borrowed a canoe for the day and had a beautiful, long paddle to BWCA. We also visited the Wolf Center, hiked, and had a great tour of the Poineer Mine. A very peaceful spot to come home to on our vacation— we hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice lake views from rustic cabin.

The location is great, the views of the lake and free access to the dock was fantastic. The staff was very nice and dealt with the few issues we did run into quickly. The cabins have so much potential, but in their current state have rustic church camp vibes. The bathroom was comically ugly. I’d stay here again though. The price was fair and the location and staff were great. But I hope they remodel and make this place the gem I know it could be
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Irma

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Little disappointed

The check in person Deb was not a friendly person. Other staff were real friendly. The room was clean, beds comfortable. We booked our stay on line with Hotels.com, with 3 nights in King bed and one night in double bed. When we arrived we ended up with 3 nights in double bed. Deb said it didn’t show the kind of rooms booked through Hotels.com, and the internet doesn’t work so well in that area so I couldn’t pull up my information. The 4th night we got a king room.. the view was pretty of the lake and it was an awesome room. We should have had this for 3 nights not one!! The cleaning staff do an awesome job!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a motel room overlooking the lake prior to a trip into the Boundary Waters. A little nervous at the plain and aging exterior, I was pleasantly surprised with the renovated and very comfortable room. This property has a friendly, traditional resort vibe, with cabins, camper parking and the motel. The bar was still open on a rainy evening and they served my favorite Castle Danger on tap. I would love to visit this resort again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute lodge! Very
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
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