Kettle Falls Hotel

As a fellow bed and breakfast owner, I can’t help but admire what you’ve created at Kettle Falls Hotel. Nestled within the heart of Voyageurs National Park, this historic hotel offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Accessible only by water, it provides a peaceful retreat with cozy rooms, a welcoming dining area, and the renowned Tiltin’ Hilton bar. Guests appreciate the warm hospitality and the opportunity to disconnect in such a serene setting.

It’s over a hundred years old, and has been owned by locals father (Rick) and son (Sean) for 20 years. It can only be accessed by boat, and part of the fun is getting there. Rick picked us up at Ash River visitor center and took us to the hotel dock, about a 30 minute ride. Once docked, Rick loaded us into a golf cart and took us to check in. The hotel is a real throw back, with a large screened porch, a dining room with tables inside and out on the porch, and a communal room where guests can gather. Rooms are what you would expect from an old hotel, smallish, with a dresser, bed and nightstand. Bathrooms are shared. Our view looked down the dirt road to the lake. It was perfect. We spent the afternoon walking around the grounds and down to the dam. We rented kayaks and att

We loved Voyagers National Park and the Kettle Falls Hotel was so much fun to visit. We ate a delicious lunch, toured the interesting bar, enjoyed the dam waterfall overlook and just generally had a lovely time.

We did not stay at the hotel we just drove our boat over for a tour of the area. Great docks allow you to spend time walking the trails, seeing the hotel and the dam overlook. The restaurant looked very nice and clean but we did not eat there (not enough time). The bar is very interesting with the slanted floor! The walking paths are nice and the dam overlook is really cool. Wish we would have stayed a couple nights at this place!

Where to start? We did not stay in the hotel. Stayed in the villas. Make no mistake, these are not fancy by any means. Think typical fishing cabin. But they are air conditioned and comfortable enough. And clean as you would expect for a fishing cabin. This place is remote and that's the appeal. The hotel restaurant is small but adequate with good food and decent prices for the location. Service was excellent every where we went. Restaurant, bar, docks, everywhere! The tilton hilton is what the call the bar. Do not miss seeing it! Good prices on cold drinks and friendly bar tenders. I have seen some negative reviews of the bar tenders. Not sure why? Treat people with respect and kindness and it has been my experience you generally get it in return.