Aspen Lodge

Lakefront hotel with a sauna and an indoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Air conditioning
Laundry
Free WiFi

Explore the area

208 East Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Cook County Court House
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Pincushion Mountain
‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

Partial lake view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Partial lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Excellent

Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Grand Marais

Aspen Lodge places you next to Superior National Forest and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Grand Marais Art Colony. This 39-room hotel has indoor private hot tubs along with an indoor pool and a hot tub.

What's nearby

Grand Marais Art Colony - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Cook County Court House - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Pincushion Mountain - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬11 min walk
‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬11 min walk
‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬8 min walk
‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aspen Lodge

Lakefront hotel with a sauna and an indoor pool

Aspen Lodge offers an indoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.

Guests can expect to find 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include indoor private hot tubs, refrigerators, and free local calls. Housekeeping is available on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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$161 nightly

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Hot tub
Indoor pool
Sauna
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Dining table
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
On a lake
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

3 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Dining table
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Heating
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 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)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is available during limited hours.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
No alcohol is served at Aspen Lodge.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Aspen Lodge Grand Marais

Aspen Lodge

Aspen Grand Marais

Aspen Lodge Hotel

Aspen Lodge Grand Marais

Aspen Lodge Hotel Grand Marais

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Aspen Lodge?

Aspen Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Aspen Lodge?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Grand Marais, just steps from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest, and within a short walk of Cook County Court House. You'll also find Cook County Public Tennis Courts and Sivertson Gallery less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Aspen Lodge?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Aspen Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, Aspen Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Aspen Lodge?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Is Aspen Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside hotel include a smart TV as well as an indoor pool and a sauna.

Are there hot tubs at Aspen Lodge?

Yes, all guestrooms at this hotel have private indoor spa tubs.

Does Aspen Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Aspen Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Aspen Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Aspen Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Aspen Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Aspen Lodge?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Aspen Lodge.

Aspen Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Traveled with partner

Aug 22, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property has not been updated in so long there are cigarette burns all over our carpeting. No coffee maker or safe. Carpet bubbling in hallways. Hands down the most run down, poorly maintained hotel in Grand Marais.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Aug 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Standard hotel. Clean, no issues. Nice to have a pool.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Aug 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Good view of Harbour. No elevator.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

It was fine. Pretty outdated but clean enough. Staff was decent. Nothing to write home about but would stay again for the right price.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with group

Jul 16, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Overal very unsatisfactory. Smell of sewage in the hallways was almost intolerable. Breakfast room was disgusting...Too much soap used on floor & shoes squeaked, tables ip against very dirty window ledges & breakfast offered was very poor. Upon checkiut, I returned room key & clerk was using her phone telling Siri to call so & so, she didn't hangup when she saw me, didn't ask how my stay was, didn't thank me, but kept on her phone & gave me a thumbs up as I walked away...She barely acknowledged me & didn't say one word to me. All in all, a very unsatisfactory experience.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Jul 16, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beds were old and uncomfortable. Hot tub was broken. The place needs an update.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Breakfast items could be better, but the room was very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean rooms and convenient to shopping

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Traveled with family

Jul 11, 2025

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

Disappointed on the North Shore.

Our first impression entering the lobby was lots of trash in the flower gardens by front door. The yard was not maintained and the grass was not cut, Our room was on the third floor but there was no elevators. It was very difficult for my wife after her recent knee surgery. The breakfast was only continental, not as advertised. For the price we paid for this stay it was not worth it. We would not stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location, easy walk to shopping, the harbor. The decor is stuck in the 1980's, but it was clean. The only thing I didn't like was the electrical outlets were all under a counter or piece of furniture. Not convenient for plugging in our electronics. Not even a USB outlet. People today travel with electronics and would recommend this hotel update their access.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan J

Traveled with partner

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The hotel is a bit outdated and kind of has a 90's feel to it. The AC unit in my room worked extremely well, it cools off quickly. However, you cannot run the AC for long periods of time. Which is stated by a note on the AC unit. Which is why i only ran it at night when going to bed. The beds were ok as in not the most comfortable, but i slept on worse. Toilet had a weak flush. Also, there is no elevator. Meaning if you're on the 3rd floor, be prepared to haul all your luggage up the stairs. Also the jacuzzi didn't have working heat. Microwaves are not included in the room, there in only one and it's in the lobby. Overall, it was an ok place to stay for a few nights. It's not a fancy hotel that goes above and beyond. But it's just an average ok hotel and that's ok I suppose. Lastly, I believe it was expensive and overpriced for what you get.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Jul 9, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mahesh

Jul 9, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Worst experience ever for price paid.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACEK

Traveled with family

Jul 8, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Traveled with partner

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The property is in a great location for the town, access to the trails and Gunfight lakes. We were forts given a lower level room with a view of a utility truck. We asked for a different room and moved to the main level where we had a partial view of the lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryon

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not up to par!

The outter window in our room was broken, a crack running the entire length of the window. The television setup, only streaming services, no local channels etc. really was not up to par. The hot tub we were told works heats about 50% of the time. The staff didn't really seem that attentive though they were friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jul 4, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfectly acceptable hotel w/ great view

The hotel’s biggest appeal is that it is in Grand Marais and offers great views of Lake Superior. It’s a bit dated (like many Grand Marais options) an

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with partner

Jul 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Furniture in the room was very uncomfortable and/or in disrepair. No elevator. Lacking keycard security on property doors. Deck area had weeds growing up through the boards. For the price we expected a better facility. Sad, because the staff was excellent!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Jul 4, 2025

I would check other options

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Jun 30, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overall, the stay was good. The facility does show its age and several areas need refreshing/updating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracie

Traveled with family

Jun 29, 2025

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

Good old hotel

Place is clean but could use some repairs. Noticed tiles falling off the wall in the lobby/kitchen area. Room was clean. Bathroom fan was super load. hope it did not annoy the neighbors. Bathroom sink was cracked. Towel rack in bathroom fall off the wall. it was not installed properly. They could update the 80's furniture in the room. Needs outlets for phone chargers by nightstand. Continental breakfast leaves a lot to be desired. Overall it was a good place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025