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Caribou Highlands Lodge

2.5 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with indoor pool

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

Room options

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Alpine Condo

Alpine Condo

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Townhome

Executive Townhome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Room Mountain View Doubles

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Room Mountain View King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lodge Room Mountain View Whirlpool King

Lodge Room Mountain View Whirlpool King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Lodge Room Northwoods View Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Nordic Studio Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Nordic Whirlpool Condo

Nordic Whirlpool Condo

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Townhome, 3 Bedrooms | Living room

Superior Townhome, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Townhome, 2 Bedrooms (Timber)

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms (Timber)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Townhome, 4 Bedrooms (Poplar Ridge)

Townhome, 4 Bedrooms (Poplar Ridge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Villager Condo | Living area

Villager Condo

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Lutsen

A family-friendly stay in Lutsen awaits you at Caribou Highlands Lodge. Within steps you'll find Superior National Forest and Lutsen Mountains within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this ski hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, Moguls Grille & Tap Room, is open for lunch and dinner. Along with ski-in ski-out access, this hotel offers on-site ski storage and ski passes. Additionally, you'll find a gym, a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free ski shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Lutsen hotel include North Shore Winery and Alpine Slide.

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 and Tap Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fika Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lockport Marketplace - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lofty Gondola - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Caribou Highlands Lodge

Family-friendly slopeside fun with indoor pool
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
  • Conference 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
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Caribou Highlands Lodge offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

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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 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

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
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
  • Restaurant

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness centre 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Caribou Highlands Lodge?

Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at Caribou Highlands Lodge?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caribou Highlands Lodge on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$244.28, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Caribou Highlands Lodge?

The closest beach to Caribou Highlands Lodge is Big Beach (19.4 km).

Does Caribou Highlands Lodge have a pool?

Caribou Highlands Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to October).

Is Caribou Highlands Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a playground and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that Caribou Highlands Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Caribou Highlands Lodge?

No, Caribou Highlands Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Caribou Highlands Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Caribou Highlands Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Caribou Highlands Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Caribou Highlands Lodge?

There is a golf course next to Caribou Highlands Lodge.

Caribou Highlands Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 685 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Apple Valley

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful mountain resort getaway. Very comfortable for larger parties. Would be awesome for ski season.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I will come back and have a longer! Stay next time! I love to view the swimming pools were nice and clean. They had fun games and amenities. The bar was fun. Inconvenient to the outside overall just a cute place.!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, but the outdoor pool was for residents only. The inside pool was small. Food was so so and very overpriced. I had the chicken dinner, and it was basically the $8 bar crap that is a NO THANK YOU, for $31, and I’m not really fussy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean. Wonderful service!! My only complaint was that the pillows were really hard. Lol. But ill come again and bring my own pillow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Loved the beautiful surroundings, enjoyed the two pools, hot tub and gondola ride!
View from our balcony.
Pool view from our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi, Woodbury

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, Woodland Hills

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. We had a large window that overlooked the grass, forest and pool. What was not good is there is no elevator. And I have a health issue that makes it very hard for me to walk upstairs. The young man at the desk was very kind and helped us up with our luggage. One of the reasons I chose this hotel was because it had a restaurant. It would make it convenient for us. It was closed the days we were there. That seems crazy to me. It should be open every day. It had a microwave and refrigerator which was helpful. Everything was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yang-Tou

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

Good place to stay in summer season

Wonderful place to stay, good location to connect southern or northern sightseeing places. Unfortunately, restaurant closed on Monday and Tuesday… will come back if got chance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gorgeous views from this place. my friends and i had an excellent time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

humaira

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had issues with our unit and I talked to the manager and our unit was upgraded without any additional charges.I was so touched.we have been staying here for last 20 years and highly recommend caribou high land.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

justice

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Meh!

It was just about bare minimum. Beds were quite uncomfortable. Linens didn’t feel great and they tried to pass a mattress cover as a comforter. Appliances very dated as well as pots/pans/utensils. When we got there, the old dishes were still in the dishwasher and the grill had old food stuck in it. It all felt a little ick. We did have enough towels and the restaurant was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restaurant was not open Monday or Tuesday so no close food. Had to drive 10+ miles to find food. Lobby not open until 8am so no access to anything. No housekeeping offered so room never cleaned. At prices I paid service was very poor. Would never Stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kendra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Smelled like sewage. Condo layout was cramped. The air conditioning only worked in basement leaving upstairs stifling. We checked out a day early and would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025