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Motel Ely

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Vermilion
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • 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
  • Lake Vermilion - 30 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kwazy Wabbitt - ‬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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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 551 reviews
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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Ely?

As of Jan 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on Jan 4, 2026 start from $88.49, 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.

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.

Is there parking available 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, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Motel Ely?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 582 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was all fine and a fair price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms. Easy parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

8/10 Good

Sylvia

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

Basically, a good stay.

The only real concerns were the hot water taking a long time to heat up and the noise level was occasionally loud with a couple of our meighbors.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Moke

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness
Great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karola

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally, Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We appreciated the convenient location of this motel, right on a main road in town. Several restaurants and shops are in walking distance. We parked on the street as the motel's parking area is tight, and our full size pickup didn't have enough room to maneuver. Our room was small but very clean and efficiently organized. The internet and TV service worked well. The office is not staffed later in the evening, but communication was good. The motel does not have a restaurant or breakfast service, but the room has a refrigerator and microwave. No ice machine on site, but the gas station across the road likely sells ice. The property does not have any common areas -- no lounge or seating area in the lobby. We were not planning to spend a lot of time here, so this worked for us. Staff was friendly and helpful at checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean, bed was comfortable. Looks old from the outside but room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nette Motelbesitzerin mit wertvollen Tipps für Gastro und Kanutrip! Motel schon etwas in die Tage gekommen aber sauber und funktional. Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner/operator very nice. Room was spacious & nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

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

nice time

handsome older motel,very good shape,staff helpful,clean,quiet,has personality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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