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Motel Ely

Property class: 2
Motel near Superior National Forest in Ely

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A room with two beds, wooden walls, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A room with two beds, wooden paneling on the walls, a lamp on the nightstand, and a chair.
A hotel room with wooden panel walls, a stone accent wall, two beds with patterned quilts, a single chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.
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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, Superior National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, wooden paneling on the walls, a lamp on the nightstand, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with wooden panel walls, a stone accent wall, two beds with patterned quilts, a single chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the area

Ely

In Ely .Stay at this Ely motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Superior National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Dorothy Molter Museum. Lake Vermilion and Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • International Wolf Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Shagawa Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 52 min drive - 79.1 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frisky Otter - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Britton's Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Evergreen Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel Ely

Motel near Superior National Forest in Ely
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. Free self parking is available.

This Ely motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Motel Ely offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel Ely to the airport?

Motel Ely is 69.7 mi (83-min drive) away from the Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Ely?

As of Oct 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on Nov 2, 2026 start from CA $142, excluding 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.

Does Motel Ely have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel Ely.

Does Motel Ely offer free breakfast?

Motel Ely does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel Ely?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel Ely?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Motel Ely?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel Ely have a pool?

Motel Ely does not have a pool.

Does Motel Ely have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel Ely to downtown Ely?

Motel Ely is 0.8 mi away from Ely.

Motel Ely Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 675 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was clean, parking is tight but works. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a convenient location, very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice property, clean and quiet. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and helpful staff, clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older motel style lodging showing its age, but very clean and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was very clean. Staff was very friendly and gave good tips on places to eat and things to do in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good price, in town, great location. Staff very friendly and responsive to requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room rooms, friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely little motel with retro charm. Enjoyed a clean room and comfortable beds in a well-maintained facility. Not much fancy here, but an easy location in a cute town, and it suited our "up north" visit super well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The motel was lovely and close to our destination. Staff was friendly and helpful. We recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent pre camping staging spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A fun retro 1-night stay. The motel owner was extremely helpful in recommending places to go in town, provided relevant information about the nearby wildfires, and for the price, it was great. 10/10!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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I enjoyed the staff and the motel is cute and clean. It was old and not updated for convenience, comfort and our electronics, but quaint and an unusual experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Basic room in an older building. Nice small motel in a beautiful wilderness town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our 2 night stay. Within walking distance to anything in town. Owners are amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is our favorite place to stay in Ely and it should be yours too! The owners are beyond wonderful! The accommodations are the best in Ely! It's our home away from home...Clean rooms! Great beds and pillows! Thank you again for a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clean and neat, hotel owner was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome Host!!! Great pre BWCA start!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet and the owners are very sweet!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, excellent location, great customer service, just amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy comfortable room for a solo traveler this time. Only stayed overnight to drop off a family member for a summer job. Owners are awesome! Super friendly and gave great tips for local food. Clean. Great location-close to everything. Quiet at night. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly staff, clean accommodations, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024