We stayed at the lodge for two nights recently. From the moment we got there until we left we were very disappointed. Unless you are just looking for a place to sleep (rather uncomforably at best) then this is NOT the place for you. The rooms were basically, a hard bed, a toilet and the worst shower ever. No TV, which we knew in advace so we were okay with that . The shower basically had two settings - icy cold or burning hot. The bed was SO hard and the rooms were very hot with no AC. Also the rooms were very small- like 2-3 feet on the side of the bed. The front desk girl was rather rude to us as well.

I would have been satisfied at $30 per night but we spend $80 per night for basically a bed and a toilet.

Did not try the restaurant although it looked good.

The view of Lake Superior out back was very nice.

I recommend this place to people that want complete solitude and a hard bed.

I enjoyed my stay at the lodge although i'm not sure if i would go back.

the lodge itself is an impressive place - truly unique in it's decor. it's almost campy with all the bright colors and mural covered dinning room walls. it is clearly not "authentic" native american decor but that adds to its kitschy appeal.

the most important thing about the rooms is to reserve one with a lake view. otherwise you are facing the parking lot which is pretty unpleasant. the rooms are small (one of the beds in our room pulled out of the wall) but are charming nonetheless. it is a lodge and kind of rustic in its accommodations.

the most important thing to know about the dining aspect is that THERE IS NO ALCOHOL at the lodge! we arrived after a 6 hour drive and wanted to order a glass of wine and appetizer but were denied both. as for the appetizer we were told that we were "not allowed" to eat in the common room and that no appetizer type items were available anyway.

we were not that impressed by the food at dinner. passable but nothing special. the sunday brunch was very nice.

it is an impressive place with some real quirks but worth a visit

This is a drop dead gorgeous resort in the 1930s country club style. Admittedly, it's not for everyone-there are no telephones, radios or tvs in the rooms; but the real woodburning fireplace is so lovely (listen to it crackle and watch the flames). The quilts are handmade, the furniture handcarved, and the rooms are one of a kind (really). There are no pets allowed but well mannered children are welcomed and love the up north adventures they find. The food is fabulous with something for everyone-children's menu,exotic specials, vegetarian options, and good old steak or fish too. There is a tea served in the solarium in the afternoons that you really should try at least once. There are a variety of board games and books for your amusement. There is horseshoes, croquet, basketball, beachwalks,adirondack chairs to just sit and watch the waves, a bench swing,a sturdy hike up to the devil's kettle (truly worth the walk)and a mini hiking trail down by the brule river. This place is beautifully decorated in the Cree indian style. The dining room has what I believe is the largest stone fireplace in the state and the ceiling in that room will pop your eyes out- a cathedral ceiling in bright, mostly primary colors that you will never forget. The dining room uses real cloth tablecloths and the service is impecable yet friendly. Same for the other staff. Everyone really gives personal service and really wants you to have a relaxed get away from it all time. There are so many new resorts going in on the north shore that have all the amenities but no personality to the place. This place is the classy option-and real class too, real quality-not just a grand appearing facility where nobody cares and you're just this weeks customer. Naniboujou keeps many of the same employees year after year. It's obvious they care about their employess and the employees care about you. Go for a return visit and they remember your likes/dislikes- as already mentioned, kind of like going to the country club. If there's a room that you like-ask for it specially and they will keep it for you.It's a long ways up there but the staff really "goes the extra mile" too.We have been going there twice a year for about 20 years and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. It's a step back in time for a magical vacation

I stayed here last summer and enjoyed it to no end. It's on Lake Superior and just a few miles from Grand Marais. There's hiking and fishing nearby. It's a great way to get away from society for a weekend. The food is excellent. I would definitely recommend it for people who love the north woods.