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Hilltop Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Smokey Bear Park

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Interior
Standard Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Cabin | View from room
Reception
Hilltop Lodge sits amid natural scenery, providing a cozy retreat where guests enjoy continental breakfast each morning and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The outdoor area features comfortable furniture perfect for relaxing after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Triple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Superior Cabin | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

International Falls is home to Hilltop Lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smokey Bear Park and Voyageurs National Park, while Bronko Nagurski Museum and Townshend Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Memorial Sports Centre.
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2002 2nd Ave, International Falls, MN, 56649

What's nearby

  • Smokey Bear Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Parish - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bronko Nagurski Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Lookout Tower - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Voyageurs National Park - 22 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • International Falls, MN (INL-Falls Intl.) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Border Bar Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hilltop Lodge

Motel near Smokey Bear Park
Located close to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and Bronko Nagurski Museum, Hilltop Lodge provides free continental breakfast and a firepit. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Hilltop Lodge have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
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:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 1.0 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hilltop Motel
Hilltop Lodge Motel
Hilltop Lodge International Falls
Hilltop Lodge Motel International Falls

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilltop Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Lodge located?

Situated in International Falls, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Smokey Bear Park, Bronko Nagurski Museum, and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. St Mary's Roman Catholic Church and Logging Tug Hallett are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hilltop Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in International Falls. The owners are great and keep the property very clean. Continental breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dorica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and short walk to room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: location, updated facility, comfortable bed, starbucks coffee in room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy motel to keep you warm in the winter! Nice, communicative owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but well maintained and very clean. Beds were comfortable and nice quiet background.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The. Purple who run the lodge are great people who are there to serve their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy overnight visit before crossing the border on a fishing trip. Very clean, roomy and comfortable. Did not like the neon light in the room or the bright back light to the tv which only turned on or off with the tv and the tv remote. Front desk people very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

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

Voyageurs visit

Ryan & Amanda, the owners, are friendly, welcoming, & helpful. I booked a cabin & confirmed via messaging and by phone the availability of EV charging. The plug was on the front of the cabin & so convenient to charge overnight and gain enough miles to get to Tesla supercharger in Bemidji. Highly recommend this property if you’re visiting Voyageurs National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

michael john

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin, much smaller than a hotel room. It was the size of a small bedroom with very limited room to move around and no closet. Thank goodness for the window AC unit to help cover the strong "old musty cabin" smell. Continental breakfast is extremely basic at best. Address on website is off, so double check your GPS for directions. Pet policy and rate not disclosed on website and hard to locate on Expedia. There's nowhere to indicate in advance that pet(s) are traveling too. Overall, it was a nice stay once expectations were lowered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1) No staff available at 7:00 pm. Had to call to have staff unlock the office to get checked in. 2) No record of my reservation due to a change in ownership. I had to show my Expedia receipt. 3) Double-charged me at check-in since I prepaid. 4) Advertised continental breakfast on Expedia but none due to change in owners. 5) No staff available in the morning. Called 5 times to 2 different phone numbers, no answer. 6) Staff finally arrived and did get my refund for double-charging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old property but the rooms were spotless and the beds were very comfortable. Great place for a quick stopover in International Falls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to spend a few days. Cute, comfy, easy access to Voyagers National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property that has been recently purchased by a young couple and they are trying hard to refurbish it and make improvements. The location was excellent for my trip and they were very helpful with a late check in. They need time to make their improvements. The room was comfortable and quiet. We had the Mario room and the corner light had us in stitches laughed so hard. It was fun . Kids would of loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy little family run lodge in an interesting small town. We had such a pleasant stay. Private park with picnic tables out back, good coffee, hot shower, we would happily choose Hilltop Lodge again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Helene

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Old motel had a retro charm. Was clean and seemed safe. Seemed to be over priced for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cabin - a little small but it was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property, but recently renovated with cool retro decor, with 50's theme. Great grab and go breakfast! Wonderful proprietors. Nice mattress and linens. Only complaint was the plumbing - hot water frequently comes out of the cold faucets
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice little motel

Nice little local place. Hosts were most friendly and accommodating. Room was a bit crowded but adequate. Was nice to have a separate bungalow to ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place on the edge of town. Great couple that operates and lives on site.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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