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Motel Ely

Property class: 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.
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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, Superior National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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
  • Shagawa Lake - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lake Vermilion - 25 min drive - 21.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frisky Otter - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Britton's Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Evergreen Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel Ely

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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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on Nov 2, 2026 start from $99, including 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.

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 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.

Motel Ely Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 668 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 668 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 668 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 668 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 668 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay. A bit outdated but very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and helpful staff, clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older motel style lodging showing its age, but very clean and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good price, in town, great location. Staff very friendly and responsive to requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room rooms, friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The motel was lovely and close to our destination. Staff was friendly and helpful. We recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent pre camping staging spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Basic room in an older building. Nice small motel in a beautiful wilderness town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our 2 night stay. Within walking distance to anything in town. Owners are amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome Host!!! Great pre BWCA start!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clean and neat, hotel owner was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet and the owners are very sweet!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy comfortable room for a solo traveler this time. Only stayed overnight to drop off a family member for a summer job. Owners are awesome! Super friendly and gave great tips for local food. Clean. Great location-close to everything. Quiet at night. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, excellent location, great customer service, just amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly staff, clean accommodations, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, quiet, simple and reasonable price. And bonus points for the retro bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very polite and curtious. Room and bath spotless. Bed was comfortable slept great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful little motel. The room was very clean, comfortable bed. It is a very small room with only one smaller table to put stuff on. Just mentioning this for couples that might stay here. If you wish to spend much time in the room it’s a bit small. But it’s Ely, most are outside much of the time. It is a nice 10 minute short walk to shops. It is also right across the road from a gas station for snacks and drinks. There is a microwave and fridge in the room which is a big plus. Was very happy with my one week stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024