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Cliff Dweller Inn of Tofte

US Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612-0026 (Formerly Best Western)
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Cliff Dweller Inn of Tofte
Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Lutsen
4.0 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
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Ocala, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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This is one of my favorite places to stay along Superior's North Shore. I always ask for the same room. The place is spotless, the people are terrific, and the view is just spectacular! More

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Quesnel, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Great view and room for a very reasonable price. Fantastic view overlooking the lake. It's on the highway, but I didn't notice any noise. Room was furnished with some nice looking log furniture and quilt. Great breakfast (lots of choices) was included. Very nice place to spend a night before roughing it in the BWCA. More

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Eagan, MN
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
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The Cliff Dweller Inn, in itself, is a very average property. The rooms are decent sized, but they do show age. Also, the balconies of each room are packed in pretty tightly with little privacy. You feel as though you can see all of the rooms, and they can see you, when you sit out on the balcony. With that... More

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plymouth
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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I've been to Lutsen numerous times- some for family trips and I spent an entire spring, summer, and fall here for work, staying at the various hotels. This is by far the best. The continental breakfast is the best offered of the six different hotels we stayed at for work, and the rooms are great. They keep the doors in... More

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Omaha
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

We were greeted by "Buddy", a very well behaved dog upon arrival. We did not have a prior reservation but the management showed us several rooms before we agreed upon a first floor room with a refrigerator and microwave. The price was reasonable. The view of Lake Superior was fantastic both in the evening as well as sunrise the next... More

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Leeds
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed here on our way to Canada, and found the hotel very well suited to our needs. It could hardly be closer to the lake, and when we sat out on our small second floor balcony the view was peaceful and stunning at the same time. The breakfast area faced the water as well, and there was also a... More

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Minneapolis, MN
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011

We stayed here two nights for a Spring break ski trip at Lutsen. Our room was very clean with easy parking right outside the door. Nice little balcony overlooking Lake Superior. Nice breakfast and the owner and staff (and dog) are all very friendly and helpful. If you're looking for a nice room, close to Lutsen, at a good rate,... More

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Sydney, Australia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2011
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person found this review helpful

I would easily recommend anyone to stay here at the Cliff Dweller in Tofte. I was a very late arrival (after coming from North Dakota). The room was exceptionally clean, really comfortable bed, attractive room, and woke up to a great view of Lake Superior. Beautiful breakfast the next morning and easy drive to all the North Shore's attractions. My... More

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Minneapolis
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2010

We stayed at the Cliff Dweller on the way to Canada with our kids. We had a standard size (they are all the same I think) room with an amazing view of Lake Superior. It was as though you were being dangled off the cliff and no one was around. The staff was comprised of exchange (students?) from all over... More

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Minneapolis, MN
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2010
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This has to be one of the best-priced stays on the North Shore for the time of year we went ($59 midweek/off-season). The room was clean and comfortable, free breakfast was involved, and both the evening and morning staff were very friendly and helpful. It was an easy drive into Grand Marais, and convenient to many hiking trails. Watching the... More

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Address: US Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612-0026 (Formerly Best Western)
Price range (per night):* 90 AUD - 136 AUD

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