Caribou Highlands Lodge

2.5 star property
Ski-in/ski-out hotel near Lake Superior

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Villager Condo | Private kitchen
Nordic Whirlpool Condo
Alpine Condo | Private kitchen
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
371 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN, 55612
  • Lutsen Mountains
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • North Shore Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Superior National Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Villager Condo

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Townhome, 4 Bedrooms (Poplar Ridge)

  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms (Timber)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Townhome

  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Alpine Condo

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Lodge Room Mountain View Whirlpool King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge Room Mountain View King

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge Room Mountain View Doubles

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge Room Northwoods View Double

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Townhome, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Nordic Whirlpool Condo

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Nordic Studio Condo

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Lutsen

Near the slopes.Your stay at this Lutsen hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Lutsen Mountains. Alpine Slide and North Shore Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Alpine Slide - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lutsen Mountains - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Shore Winery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Superior National Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Caribou Lake - 18 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moguls Grille & Tap Room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lutsen Scandinavian Lakeside Dining Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moguls Ice Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Caribou Highlands Lodge

Ski-in/ski-out hotel near Lake Superior
After a day on the snow, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor swimming pool. Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the hotel's complimentary ski shuttle. Conveniences like ski storage, ski passes, and shopping on site allow you to spend less time with logistics and more time on the slopes. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lutsen hotel.

  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1980
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Caribou Highlands Lodge offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowshoeing
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Lending library access
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski storage
  • Hot tub access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Caribou Highlands Resort
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Caribou Highlands Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 547 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant. Could do more for food options. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

ALEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the closeness for skinning and out
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

S. Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the ski-in, ski-out (after a very short hike). And if you're not even up for a short walk, there's an on-demand shuttle service. I also like having a restaurant and bar on the premises so you don't have to venture out in the cold to eat or drink. I also discovered that the gift shop has convenience food items tucked in coolers in the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L Teliz

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place for a nice skying weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

mike

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Probably not

Hope you like sleeping in a kitchen and don't forget to pull out the bent old mattress in the couch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca, West Allis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, friendly staff, shuttle to skiing, and ski in and out by walking through parking lot. Loud refrigerator and no breakfast offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

We found out when we checked in that the pool and hot tub were not working so they didn’t charge us for the resort fee which means I didn’t have to pay for something I wanted. I never got any compensation for that loss of resort facilities that I went there for
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place,big bathroom and clean.You can ski in and out to the hill
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jameson

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The lodge has a huge fireplace and the warmth from it was heavily coming in from the snow. The room was pleasant. The world pool was quite small though. Nice shower and the beds were very comfortable and the bedding debine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Josh

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I had a great ski weekend with stunning views and a welcoming, professional front desk staff. However, the cleanliness of the room was disappointing. Since they only clean rooms after check-out, we arrived to find crumbs on the desk and floor, a yellow stain on the sheet, and a brown stain on the carpet. The entryway flooring even stained my white socks brown, prompting us to scrub it ourselves with Clorox and room towels. It seems like staffing may be an issue, but attention to detail in room cleaning is definitely needed. Despite this, the staff was accommodating and friendly, and the location made for a fantastic ski experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would come back again for the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is beautiful, people are freindly, the restaurant and bar is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024