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Motel Ely

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Superior National Forest

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Room, 1 Queen Bed
Basic Room, Multiple Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • International Wolf Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • North American Bear Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • White Iron Lake - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Little Long Lake - 14 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Motel Ely

Motel near Superior National Forest
Located close to Dorothy Molter Museum, Motel Ely provides a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel Ely offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Ely pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Ely?

As of Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on Aug 22, 2025 start from CA $173.31, 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 at Motel Ely?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel Ely?

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

What time is check-out at Motel Ely?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Motel Ely located?

Situated in Ely, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Superior National Forest and Dorothy Molter Museum. Lake Vermilion is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) away.

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Motel Ely Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 540 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay. Solid food options within walking distance and we were able to ride to the start of the Mesabi Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a small motel it is quiet, clean and easy access. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and clean room. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and quiet. Owner was very helpful and sweet! Would stay there again, lived the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location happen to be there in the night at the local farmers market in craft fair was going on walkable to all where all the bars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient place to crash before / after time in the BWCA. Design of building limits air circulation in rooms, and arrangement of rooms around parking lot ensures everyone hears everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property. The bed was very comfortable, one of the best motel beds I’ve been in! Front desk was super kind and welcoming. My only ‘issue’ was the shower… it would go from an ideal temperature to scalding hot, back to normal, and then to freezing cold and back to normal repeatedly. Other than that it was a great stay and I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved this place and would definitely stay again! Owner was very friendly and helpful. Only complaint was the strong smell of fragrance which we guessed was maybe carpet powder because it didn’t really dissipate despite us trying to air it out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the aesthetic of the hotel. Was very clean. I arrived after 10pm for check-in, I called ahead to let them know and they had my key waiting for me and a sweet note welcoming me. After driving four and a half hours to come to a ready room late and that was so clean was a delight. It was a quiet area and across the street was a gas station, so it was nice to grab a few things so close to our stay. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Amenities
Nice, simple, friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, will return. Within walking distance of the downtown and shopping. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Islay

Liked: Amenities
We received a warm welcome from the owner who chatted away about what was going on in town, places to eat & things to do. Our room was spotless & bed comfy. We loved Ely, the Wolf & Bear Centers & perusing the shops of Sheridan Street. I even had a dip at Semer’s Beach on recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique fixtures. Always a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I feel it was pretty expensive for a small room and being a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great! Staff were very nice and had great advice! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & nice.!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Special touch was the coffee pot was ready to go in the morning!! Super clean Other than the guests that sat at the patio table giving the rest of us the stink eye, perfect!!! Their problem, not mine!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking for larger vehicles, otherwise great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyone was very nice and it was clean. It just hadn’t been updated in a long time. The bathroom layout is awkward.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel was clean and very well maintained. Owner was nice and friendly. Will stay again next time im in ely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dark and claustrophobic. No breakfast. Overpriced Nice to have refrigerator and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here during the Ely Film Festival. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MISSY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in close proximity to everything I wanted to see. It was clean. The staff was amazing and very helpful. My only complaint is that the mattress wasn't very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025