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Aspen Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with a nightclub, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Place, Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Grand Marais

Aspen Inn places you next to Superior National Forest and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior. This 30-room motel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cook County Court House - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sivertson Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • North Shore Health - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Aspen Inn

Motel with a nightclub, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior
Guests staying at Aspen Inn enjoy a nightclub, karaoke, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 42-inch TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Other standard amenities include refrigerators and portable fans. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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 and cash.
  • Air conditioning is not provided.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Aspen Inn Grand Marais
Aspen Inn
Aspen Grand Marais
Aspen Inn Motel
Aspen Inn Grand Marais
Aspen Inn Motel Grand Marais

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Aspen Inn?

Aspen Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Aspen Inn?

Located steps from Superior National Forest, this motel is in Grand Marais, and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior and Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff. You'll also find Cook County Court House and Cascade River State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Aspen Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Aspen Inn have a casino at the property?

No, Aspen Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Aspen Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Aspen Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like Netflix as well as live shows and free breakfast.

Does Aspen Inn have a hot tub?

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

Does Aspen Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Aspen Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Aspen Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Aspen Inn?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Aspen Inn.

Aspen Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie, Hawley

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The absolute best bang for our buck in Grand Marais for MEA weekend. Rooms were spacious, refrigerator worked perfectly, they allowed us to use sister property pool as the Aspen Hot Tub was out of service for repairs. I spoke with three different lobby attendants and each were very helpful, kind and respectful! Hotel was full, but never heard another person all weekend. Rooms opened up to the backyard woods & walkway, very private - very quiet. Recommend bringing a company blanket if you are driving, comforters are a bit dated, rough/plastic texture, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MARY

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome staff,poor breakfast,old but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was adequate for the price. The air conditioner did not work, but they did have a fan in the room. I would recommend bringing your own fan as we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Satisfied for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was housed in the very old part of the inn. Rusty metal from old heating, old furniture, ragged carpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable but from what I’ hearing it’s gotten run down in the past several months and I would say that’s true. The building and rooms are in need of TLC and a careful eye for cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind of dumpy. It served as a place to spend the night but that was about it. We won't be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was filthy and the room smelled of must. The staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were adequate for a budget friendly trip. Pillows were not so comfortable. Bring your own.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Callie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We really liked the location. It was quiet and close to downtown and dining (walkable if you like to walk). The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was quite run down, but the important items (bed and bathroom) were clean. The bed was very comfortable. All in all, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was close to Grand Marais and all the tourist sites and shopping. It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Eer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cavin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
need updating asap
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fall Getaway to Grand Marais

Great value and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have used this Motel before with the same exceptional service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean simple rooms, nothing fancy. Free breakfast. Great value option! Friendly staff.
Fall colors on hiking trails
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

shelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and it was quiet and rooms very spacious and very clean. Very nice towels in the rooms. Would be nice if they offered apples, oranges or bananas for breakfast. The hot tub was not working.
Near the hotel, cute mushrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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