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Great Northern Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Mercer with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Sit comfortably in a semi-circle of chairs, facing a serene lake surrounded by tall pine trees.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where you can watch sports on the screens and take in the view of the surrounding woods.
Relax in this inviting room with a comfortable seating area, featuring two chairs and a small table.
Compact kitchenette with refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave, perfect for quick meal preparation and coffee brewing.
Relax in comfort with a large flat-screen TV, sofas, and armchairs, surrounded by large windows and a cozy carpeted floor.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub | Jetted tub

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
5070 N Highway 51, Mercer, WI, 54547

What's nearby

  • Grand Portage Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carow Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake of the Falls - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Nokomis Lake - 31 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolf's Den - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Around The Corner Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Pines Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gateway Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Liberty Way Tap House - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Great Northern Hotel

Property highlights
At Great Northern Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Wolfs Den Bar and Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and ATM/banking services
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 80 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wolfs Den Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Snowmobiling

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone

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

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

Property is also known as

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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 Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Northern Hotel on Jul 20, 2025 start from CA $188.72, 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 Great Northern Hotel?

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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Great Northern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 376 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

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

10/10

Great place. Friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Very nice place, a little out dated but still great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Nice view of the lake. Didn’t like having to drag the luggage up the stairs to the second floor because there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

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

8/10

Clean. Big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

It was nice place for a small town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10

The property is outdated, carpet very dirty , beds are not firm.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

4/10

Not clean, very dated,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

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

6/10

In the morning, there was less than one cup of coffee in the breakfast area and it was only warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

The stay was pleasant and amenities were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Right on the water great dinning and the food at this property is very good and fair prices
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Fun place 3rd time been there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Was a nice quiet vacation, I loved waking up and looking out at the lake ,was so serene to hear the loons every morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Great Northern was in the ideal location for our vacation stay, and has enjoyed a reputation as a good place to stay that's not too terribly expensive. It was the first and really only place we considered, given these qualities. Upon arriving we discovered that the facility is a little careworn in spots, with a window screen in our room that wasn't attached properly, some painting needed inside and out, and another guest who reported finding what they thought was dried dog vomit on the carpet (and didn't want that to be blamed on their dog). There weren't many outlets in our room (compared to the number of devices we and the kids needed to charge), the mattresses were overly firm and showing their age, and having only a hot tub and no pool or readily visible access to the lake in back was a bit of a letdown. All that being said, it was a nice home for a few days. We barely heard anyone in neighboring rooms, nor even the bar/restaurant downstairs and down the hall from our room. Parking was quick and easy, the bedding was clean, and the shower water warmed up instantly. Although we didn't need them, there were other amenities that cater to motorsports enthusiasts and pet lovers alike.
Room With a View
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Just a short day for us from what I can see looks like a wonderful area to come back to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

6/10

Ok for short stay. There is a lovely Great room but the refrigerator in the corner makes so much noise we retreated back to our room. Needs to be replaced. You would probably safe money 👍.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Nice place, good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

ive stayed several times before..and plan to do so again,as need arises!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024