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Motel Ely

2.0 star property
A forest retreat where travelers can stay connected with in-room WiFi while experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding wilderness

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Motel Ely sits near Superior National Forest, offering travelers a peaceful escape with practical amenities like in-room WiFi and free self parking. Previous guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff who enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ā‚©179,918
ā‚©198,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, wooden paneling on the walls, a lamp on the nightstand, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with wooden panel walls, a stone accent wall, two beds with patterned quilts, a single chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Ely is home to Motel Ely. While the natural beauty of Superior National Forest and Lake Vermilion can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort. Dorothy Molter Museum is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Ely travel guide
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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
  • Shagawa Lake
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • North American Bear Center
    3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    52 min drive - 79.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    6 min walk
  • Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Antlers Lounge
    3 min drive
  • Frisky Otter
    12 min walk
  • Northern Grounds
    16 min walk

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

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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

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

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

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 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on Sep 1, 2026 start from ā‚©179,918, 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 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 22.8 mi (36.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel Ely Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 637 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a convenient location, very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, clean and quiet. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is our favorite place to stay in Ely and it should be yours too! The owners are beyond wonderful! The accommodations are the best in Ely! It's our home away from home...Clean rooms! Great beds and pillows! Thank you again for a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Clean and neat, hotel owner was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, excellent location, great customer service, just amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the area was quiet. The staff were very friendly and gave me some great suggestions for exploring the area. I was within walking distance of everything that I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a long bed and canoe so parked next to the motel because parking was tight. There were plenty of vehicles with can use on top in the parking lot that fit. There is another vehicle with a boat attached parked next to ours. The location is convenient across from the Circle K and on Sheridan Street in Ely. This is a deal if you want to walk downtown for a meal. The room was super cute, clean, up-to-date, and comfortable. I would stay here again. The only negative was just that there was no closet so limited storage space. There was a dresser that was built into the wall that would be handy if we were staying more than one night. I enjoyed talking to the owner who had a lot of helpful tips.
Clean and comfortable rooms
Built in drawers for storage
Microwave, fridge, coffee maker, table available
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friend staff and clean, quiet room! Air conditioned, color tv, and room phones! šŸ˜ƒ
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room, the heat was not warming the room and i was freezing most the eveningā€¦other than that it was nice. the staff is really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean for the price. Only thing to pay attention to is the parking - tiny space, and depending on how things line up, may be a Problem getting out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are dated but very clean and beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean room! We will look at them again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff were super nice. The room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool, 60s motel vibe. Very clean & comfortable, owner was super friendly & helpful with our questions about the Mesabi Trail & local dining options. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second stay there, very clean, reasonable rates
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linzee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice and gave us great recommendations on things to do in the area etc
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, it had a fridge & coffee maker, and the bathroom was spacious. I was there for one night and Motel Ely was perfect for.a one night stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and super friendly staff. It was walkable to all of downtown Ely. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel right on the main road in Ely. Check in was easy and the owner was welcoming and recommended a couple of nearby restaurants. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It was a nice, quiet place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here. Very friendly. Comfortable bed. All was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025