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Great Northern Hotel

2.0 star property
Travelers can savor American dishes at Wolfs Den Bar and Grill after enjoying the arcade games, then connect to WiFi and unwind with a game of pool

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The Great Northern Motel boasts a prime location and vibrant atmosphere. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and dining at Wolfs Den Bar and Grill. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected while relaxing at the bar or playing billiards.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Northern Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Northern Hotel?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Northern Hotel on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $190, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Northern Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Great Northern Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Great Northern Hotel located?

Situated in Mercer, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Portage Lake and Mercer Depot Museum. Carow Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 438 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always amazing when staying there. Awesome snowmobile destination they have everything you need and the perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub is cool and the food is amazing in the wolf den bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot, perfect location for a weekend on the trails up North
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great hotel

What a great hotel to stay at has a great on site restaurant.Had a blast staying there will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had older finishes but clean. Staff was friendly. Bar / food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay, room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge with a lovely view! Checking in was easy and they were very accommodating with our dog. Lots to do in the area and will definitely stay again! Good food and drinks at the attached restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem, lake view did not disappoint. Great food, fire, and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was pleasant and amenities were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are huge! Convenient restaurant/bar in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Great Stay

We always have a great stay here. The service is friendly and the bar/restaurant is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right on the water great dinning and the food at this property is very good and fair prices
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms r spacious, quiet and clean. Could have better pillows. Staff could be more friendly when we were seen coming or leaving the motel. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Nice people. Good food. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay very much. I had a room with a lake view which was beautiful! The staff was very friendly and the room was very comfortable and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful - room was big and nice - continental breakfast was very good - carpet in room could use a bit of cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute stay, Expedia listing was accurate and affordable. Hotel is situated on a lovely small lake with beautiful view. Room was spacious and clean. Continental breakfast was perfect for what we needed. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We will definitely stay again during snowmobile season.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was surprisingly nice for the price. Spacious rooms, clean bathrooms, comfy beds. Better than I anticipated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a decent hotel. Quiet, mostly clean. Needed to be cleaned behind the bedside table (popcorn and dirty) bedding is older and threadbare in spots. It was comfortable nonetheless. Convenient having a restaurant too. Food there is good, wait staff are friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the suite and it was amazing. The bar n grill food was excellent and really affordable. My room was incredible and having the lake with a beach right there. I could have stayed much longer and will absolutely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Big room, however, never updated and no USB ports or any modern conveniences. Continental breakfast was typical continental breakfast, but was as expected. Darcy was very loud till closing time. The rooms are like a maze to try to find and get to the lobby or the breakfast area. However, not a lot of other options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

Not fancy but clean and comfortable.

Clean, comfortable room for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023