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Caribou Highlands Lodge

2.5 star property

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A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, a bathtub, and a TV.
A window seat with a cushion that reads "SLEEP EAT SKILL REPEAT" and a view of a snowy mountain landscape.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a comfortable seating area.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a microwave and stove.

Alpine Condo

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Townhome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Lodge Room Mountain View Doubles

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Lodge Room Mountain View Doubles

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Lodge Room Mountain View King

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

Lodge Room Mountain View King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lodge Room Mountain View Whirlpool King

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, a bathtub, and a TV.

Lodge Room Mountain View Whirlpool King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lodge Room Northwoods View Double

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Lodge Room Northwoods View Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Nordic Studio Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Nordic Whirlpool Condo

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a view of a kitchen and bathroom area.

Nordic Whirlpool Condo

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Townhome, 3 Bedrooms

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

Superior Townhome, 3 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Townhome, 2 Bedrooms (Timber)

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with striped bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms (Timber)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Townhome, 4 Bedrooms (Poplar Ridge)

A cozy attic bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a window.

Townhome, 4 Bedrooms (Poplar Ridge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Villager Condo

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

Villager Condo

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Caribou Highlands Lodge

Ski into Caribou Highlands Lodge, where you can have a drink at the bar/lounge, eat a meal at the restaurant, and enjoy a refreshing dip in an indoor pool. Housekeeping is available on request.
Caribou Highlands Lodge offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. 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.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Caribou Highlands Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lutsen Mountains. You'll find features like a free ski shuttle, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include locker space, meeting rooms, and convenience store
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, ski-in/ski-out access, and a playground
  • 7 minutes by foot from Lutsen Mountains and a 3-minute drive from Lake Superior
  • Free ski shuttle service
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.

Moguls Grille & Tap Room - This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free ski shuttle
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Moguls Grille & Tap Room

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Caribou Highlands
Caribou Highlands Lodge
Caribou Highlands Lodge Lutsen
Caribou Highlands Lutsen
Caribou Lodge
Caribou Highlands Hotel Lutsen
Caribou Highlands Resort
Caribou Highlands Resort
Caribou Highlands Lodge Hotel
Caribou Highlands Hotel Lutsen
Caribou Highlands Lodge Lutsen
Caribou Highlands Lodge Hotel Lutsen

Caribou Highlands Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 786 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 786 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 786 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 786 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 786 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff go above and beyond and the location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and the resort was perfect to ski out of.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two people at the checkout desk were great. Very good representatives for the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great with our stay. The hotel was quiet and rooms were very clean and comfortable after a day of skiing. I really enjoyed the pillows! The hot tub was a nice treat in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ski slopes were easy to access in our condo 111
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy ski in/out access. Clean, nice hot tub/pool. No breakfast but food items for purchase are reasonable- wish I knew they existed sooner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable. Staff was excellent and super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was amazing, overall good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

COURTNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location when travelling with children. I would highly recommend the location. The pool was fun at night and the hot tub was great for the adults to enjoy after a long day skiing. The restaurant in Caribou Highlands had great service and the staff was very friendly. The food was also good. The accommodations were great beds were comfortable. Nice big shower in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay. The staff was great, the property clean, the lobbies fire place was great and the rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the lodge and will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glad we picked this spot; rooms were perfect and employees were very friendly and helpful. Going back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

S. Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member I interacted with was super nice, desk clerks, shuttle driver, maintenance guy. The room was great, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice staff. No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to the Lutsen Mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

S. Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to a slope, depending on which end of the property you're at. Otherwise the on demand shuttle service takes you to the base area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff, fantastic pizza!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Restaurant and bar onsite were closed. Took forever to get hot water in the shower. Desk in room was dirty. Location was close to ski hill. Hallway carpet is really starting to show wear.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay the Lodge, my son used the pool each day . We skied out in the Morning and skied back in towards the end of the afternoon. Restaurant was decent but not open for Breakfast. Staff is Friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene location….. very nice accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025