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The Willard Munger Inn
7408 Grand Ave., Duluth, MN

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 862 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 862 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 862 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 862 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 862 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Jeff the owner is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic accomodation for minimal price. Space is minimal, but adequate. Biggest nuisance is traffic noise. Even though it is set back from road, it is still busy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place!
Super clean and comfy, updated. Loved the free zoo passes and fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay and is dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good Inn. I am a regular. Most enjoyment of stay is being greeted by the Inn Manager's dog.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little warm for a nice fall evening. But otherwise, a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had great difficulty due to the extreme heat in my room. I learned there was a repairman there the morning I checked out to work on the system. Other than that I was very pleased with the room. Check in was smooth and there was little street noise. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Edina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
remodeled, up-to-date rooms, very nice! deck off the back of the room for relaxing, morning coffee, evening wine. free bicycles to use(and really nice bikes) free passes to the Zoo(close by), if that's your thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fuqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Economy stay, roomy, quiet area. Basic room, but comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steli

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free bikes and pass for the zoo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sherrill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner is the grandson of the original owner that built the property. Free passes to the zoo. Free bike rentals with the trail conveniently located close to the property. When I wanted bottled water the property didn't not have any but the owner gave me two bottles form his personal supply. Recommend staying in one of the upper units.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ME TIME!
Host was pleasant and professional. Greeted by a well behaved dog, too! Cozy room at a great price. Shower stall could have been a little cleaner....hair left over. Free pass to the zoo was a pleasant bonus. Convenient location...not too far from downtown Duluth, Superior WI, North Shore and Jay Cooke State Park....all of which I visited in my short time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn, Eyota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cozy, clean rooms, nice and quiet, offers free zoo passes for guests, friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Julie, Lakeville

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely an older property that the owners tried to fix up, so I give them credit for that. PROs: It's a holiday weekend and the room wasn't worth the holiday price, IMO. It's in a convenient location south of Canal Park and right on the Munger hiking trail. They allows dogs and have ample yard space for walks and potty time. CONs: The room was a little cramped for my husband, two dogs, and myself. The Jacuzzi tub was a nice bonus but the jets were weak and therefore non-massaging. The shower only got hot water if the tub water was running and the shower would run out of hot water if the tub ran too long. The fan in the bathroom and over the tub were both very noisy, and the aesthetic updates were rather shoddy. We stayed for three nights and we asked for fresh towels and a new trash bag on our 2nd day but never got them so we reused our towels and took out the trash ourselves. Overall, it fit our basic needs, the tub was a nice bonus despite its issues, and we appreciate that our dogs were welcome there; however, we won't go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stephani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, upgraded to larger room/nice for a motel. Love the Munger Trail nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place is great! Lots of amenities
My stay was way better than I imaged by the photos! Cute rooms, well cleaned, super friendly owner, lots of amenities-including bikes, zoo passes, grills, a fire pit and free wood. I was expecting less and it exceeded my expectations. Honestly, it might be time for a new mattress, bed was a little saggy in the middle. Other than that, my stay was excellent! I’d for sure go back anytime! I loved the small inn style. Not loud and huge like a hotel and great extras. I vote, stay here and you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No soap or shampoo provided. Stayed 4 nights and room not attended to while our stay there. No clean towels either.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. If you want high end & glitz this is not for you. However, if you prefer quiet & outdoor amenities this is the one. Jeff is the ultimate host providing free bikes & helmets (4, I believe), free firewood for the fire pits, free grills & a peaceful outdoor garden/fire area that is lovely. Included 4 free passes to the zoo. Didn't use due to time, but another perk. Our room included a microwave, refrig & small refrig. The bathroom was small, but adequate. Happened upon this property for something reasonably priced & now will return again when we are in the area. Very happy with our choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carlyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Kim, Aurora

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in early, there were not any hand towels I laid down, a housekeeper didn’t knock, just opened the door, surprised to see me lying down resting in the bed. The bathroom did not have a GFCI outlet in the bathroom near the sink. The bathroom didn’t have a fan nor a window There was not a bathroom/shower mat There was not shampoo nor conditioner. I had to ask for the shampoo My room was under the owner’s living quarters and things were dropped on the their floor/my ceiling constantly The outlets were old as they no longer held a plug in them. For ice, there was a little freezer in front of the office with a bowl, bag of ice, ladle to scoop the ice out. I stayed for 3 nights, no one checked on/in the room at all. No little signs saying they weren’t going to be checked nor any comments about them not checking in/on the room during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm a repeat customer. Always satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Duluth trip
Free bikes to use, bike trail behind motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed walking path & campfire pits, definitely will recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn is within walking distance from the zoo, the trans Duluth path, and walking paths to the river. Staff was very friendly, giving local tips to the neighborhood. The stay is very pet friendly and I met several guests with friendly dogs. The office rents e-bikes. The room was small, but if you utilize the in storage available (shelves, etc), you can keep your room neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights exploring the Duluth area. Room was extremely spacious and clean. Courtyard area was beautiful and relaxing. Jeff was very friendly and helpful! Location is very convenient to local attractions while still being away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas. Would definitely stay again. Just for informational purposes, currently there is no breakfast. Free Zoo passes were offered and bikes are available for loan/rent depending on the type.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela 'Angel'

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming, locally owned accommodations:)
Absolutely charming motel! Very reasonably priced-we stayed in a king whirlpool room. Very rustic, eclectic decor. Jetted tub was ok, a bit on the small/awkward side, but was nice for a short soak before bed. The grounds were absolutely gorgeous, lots of flowers around, and beautiful foliage in the back, both planted and natural. It's a refurbished property, so there is age, but we thought it added to the charm. It's right on a highway coming in to the city, but couldn't even tell when in the room-we like being off the beaten path a bit, but still close to some fun spots! (Hit up Bent Paddle Brewery & their new Cann A Lounge-cool experience!) We prefer locally owned, small accommodations over big-box hotels, and with FREE zoo passes (right across the street!!) and bikes for riding the trail, TWO bonfire rings with wood provided, and lovely customer service to boot, this place hit it out of the park! The photo I shared was directly outside our door-very serene. We really enjoyed snuggling with Martha, their black lab on site, we missed our fur babies back home! That was a treat! Thank you for a wonderful stay, we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly staff, reasonable rates, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Value
Good value. Close to Duluth without the high price. An old fashioned motel with northwoods room decor. The shower/toilet was the only negative as it was not updated. The sink vanity was updated. We rented the 2 new e-bikes, and had a great time on the nearby Willard Munger Trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner, Jeff, is extremely hospitable and accommodating. He includes free zoo passes and bike rentals, and provides firewood for the pits and bbqs. We’ll definitely be longing here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinah

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stop after a few days of camping. Staff was super nice! The room and overall property felt like an actual locally owned and operated place, with cute woodsy decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
VERY clean renovated old (est. 1950s) motel. Cute motifs motifs throughout room. Free bike loan and up to 4 Duluth zoo passes available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent looking and affordable for a night’s stay. Staff is friendly and helpful, I will be back when passing through!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023