Motel Ely

Motel with free parking, steps from Superior National Forest

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

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

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Parking included
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Business services

Explore the area

1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731

Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
‪17 min walk‬
Place, International Wolf Center
‪2 min drive‬
Place, North American Bear Center
‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Ely

Motel Ely places you next to Superior National Forest and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Dorothy Molter Museum. The 17 rooms at this motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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What's nearby

Dorothy Molter Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
International Wolf Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
North American Bear Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
White Iron Lake - 10 min drive - 3.7 miles
Little Long Lake - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles

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 with free parking, steps from Superior National Forest

Motel Ely offers free WiFi in public areas and a business center. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.

Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.

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Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

$97 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

This property doesn't allow pets

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Motel Ely?

Motel Ely provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Motel Ely?

This motel is located in Ely, just steps from Superior National Forest. You'll also find Dorothy Molter Museum and White Iron Lake within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Motel Ely?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Motel Ely feature a casino?

No, Motel Ely doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Motel Ely?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Motel Ely have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Motel Ely feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Motel Ely doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Motel Ely allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Motel Ely.

Does Motel Ely have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Motel Ely?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Motel Ely.

Motel Ely Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

skip

Jul 16, 2025

Always friendly, always clean!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with group

Jul 7, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Chad

Jul 1, 2025

douglas

Traveled with partner

Jun 23, 2025

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

Michele

Jun 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very clean & nice.!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Jun 6, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Toledo

Traveled with partner

Jun 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

So clean nice customer service loved it

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family

May 28, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna

May 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

May 16, 2025

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