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Caribou Highlands Lodge

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  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
$161
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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371 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN, 55612
  • Place, Lutsen Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alpine Slide
    ‪8 min walk‬
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    ‪2 min drive‬

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About this property

Caribou Highlands Lodge

Lutsen hotel with ski-in/ski-out access
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. 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.

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.

After a day on the snow, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor swimming pool. For a free ride to the slopes, hop on 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. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

The hotel offers a restaurant.

Caribou Highlands Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

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

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 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

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 organized 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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
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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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 691 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

Mitchell, Excelsior

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Summer, not ski season. Decent hotel centrally located on the north shore
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingeborg

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Ok.

The facilities are a little rundown. Especially for the price you pay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard, Owatonna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,staff pleasant. Wish we had gotten clean towels. We didn’t ask but was there 3 days. Grounds beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to celebrate our anniversary!! Wonderful location and loved the summer vibes. A little dated but checked out a DVD and soaked it in. Awesome vaca spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

10/10 Excellent

Elida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were soft and comfortable. Our room was in the bottom floor and the Mountain View was of people smoking and some trees, which was disappointing. Room smelled musty on the lower levels. Restaurant isn’t open Monday and Tuesday which meant we had to leave for every meal. I did enjoy the pool, and the fire pit and snores. It was a slow week so staff sometimes hard to locate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurants were a little bit more expensive for what you got and the taste of the food however, at the end of a long day, the bartenders did a good job of keeping positive vibes and a good atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Mediocre toilet

The room was very clean. However, the low-flow toilet really wasn’t getting the job done. The toilet paper wouldn’t flush down no matter what I did.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the room. It was perfect for a weekend getaway. Our check-in experience was awful. The information provided by Expedia was different than what was provided at check-in and the staff struggled to explain it without a condescending tone. In fact, the same staff person ignored me on the second evening, but attempted to recover. Our vehicle was damanged in the parking lot and the staff didn't have any recommendations on how to handle it though she seemed genuine about her desire to assist. Overall the property has limited activities and is in okay condition. The area is stunning and we had an wonderful time exploring, hiking, and the activities offered by the neighboring resort were awesome with pleasant, professional, staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable resort in Lutsen Mountains with nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James, Dallas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort! Restaurant has great service and food. Rooms are clean and area is picturesque.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazingly kid friendly. My kids all had a blast. It was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Great location next door to the mountain. Summer bonfires with law games were great and the pools were clean. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just enjoyed the young families having fun and enjoying the safe environment of the whole place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The resort was great, the room and building needed a little maintenance. The building temperature was set to 90 degrees to keep the indoor pool area warm. The only way to cool down the room was the oldest and loudest window air conditioner on the planet. It was not able to keep up and our room was so hot! Asked the front desk if there was a way to turn down the building heat. No luck! Was cool outside, temped to drag the mattress out o to the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
No elevators. Too many steps. Parking lot by the check in was in terrible shape. Fall risks. Not senior friendly. The indoor pool sauna area was so hot and steamy, hard to breathe. Our 30, 40 year olds felt the same. Our room was nice and clean. Bathroom vanity tiny
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025