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Motel Ely

2.0 star property
Motel within easy reach of Superior National Forest

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel Ely, nestled near the breathtaking Superior National Forest, offers a tranquil retreat with in-room WiFi and free self parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cable TV service
$115 nightly
The total price is $127
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Motel Ely

Motel Ely is a great choice for a stay in Ely. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel Ely offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel Ely does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Motel Ely?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Motel Ely?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel Ely?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Motel Ely and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Superior National Forest (1-min walk), Dorothy Molter Museum (0.8 mi), and Lake Vermilion (18.7 mi).

What's the area around Motel Ely like?

Motel Ely is a short 1-minute walk from Superior National Forest and 16 minutes' walk from Dorothy Molter Museum.

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Reviews

Motel Ely Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are dated but very clean and beds comfortable.
Karola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice

Very clean! Comfortable!
Terry, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Location to Enjoy Ely

Motel Ely has had nice updates to he bathroom and other areas. The ownership is very present, pleasant and extremely helpful. There are beautiful flower planters around the property. We would stay there again.
WILLIAM, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good

Really helpful and kind staff.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

cute little locally owned motel

We stayed at Motel Ely for a couple of nights while on a quick sightseeing trip to Ely. Even though the motel is right on the Main thoroughfare through town, it is quiet. Ownership is friendly and always helpful. I always prefer the Mom and Pop motels and this one gets 5 stars.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, simple, friendly place.
mike, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Check-in was flawless. Bed was comfortable. Room was dated but comfortable and clean. Parking was a little scary because space is confining.
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Ely - clean, quiet, comfortable, and good price! Convenient location and helpful owner.
Haley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was great! Staff were very nice and had great advice! Thank you!
Kristen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Limited parking for larger vehicles, otherwise great place!
Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
MISSY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Repeat customer

Always a pleasure to stay here
Carelie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall a good place to stay clean and comfortable
Jacob, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Motel was clean and very well maintained. Owner was nice and friendly. Will stay again next time im in ely!
Eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here during the Ely Film Festival. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners were very nice and gave us great recommendations on things to do in the area etc
Linzee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay.
Linda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Timothy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ely is cool!

We've stayed many times. The beds aren't as comfy as home, but we're not getting any younger, so kind of to be expected... All in all a good stay.
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Had multiple rooms rented for a week +. Owner was great with any questions I had and very accommodating. Highly recommend
8-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible Experience

Your website gave this hotel a very favorable rating. My wife and I felt it was the worst hotel that we have ever used. The room smelled musty/smoky/dirty/undesirable! It was 11:00 PM when we arrived. Fortunately, the front desk person left the room key in a mailbox by the front door to the office. We would have left immediately, but there are few options in Ely, MN, and the nearest reasonably sized town is 50+ miles away. We booked 2 nights, but told the front desk person that we were not coming back for night 2. On a 1-10 scale, we would give it a 1, at best.
Glen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second stay there, very clean, reasonable rates
Lynn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Contactless check in - Very nice property
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So clean beds are really comfy! Walls are a little thin but quieted down when we told them about it. Staff was amazing!
Antoinette, 2-night trip