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Great Basin Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ely motel

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Lobby
Property grounds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Room amenity
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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701 East Aultman Street, Ely, NV, 89301
  • Place, Copper Queen Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ely Renaissance Village
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Kitchenette

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Ely

In Ely .Within a 5-minute walk of this Ely motel, you'll find Copper Queen Casino and County Museum. Also, White Pine Public Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Nevada Northern National Railway Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Copper Queen Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • White Pine Public Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nevada Northern National Railway Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ely Renaissance Village - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Jail House Casino - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Prospector Hotel Ely (Nevada) - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Margaritas - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Great Basin Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Ely motel
As a guest of Great Basin Inn, you'll find a convenience store and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Ely motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1950
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Convenience store
  • No smoking on site
Great Basin Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Ely motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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
  • Limited onsite parking

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Shooter's Bar]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Great Basin Inn.

Property is also known as

Great Basin Ely
Great Basin Inn
Great Basin Inn Ely

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Basin Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Basin Inn.

Does Great Basin Inn offer free breakfast?

Great Basin Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Basin Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Copper Queen Casino (3-min walk) and Jail House Casino (2-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Great Basin Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Great Basin Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Great Basin Inn have a pool?

Great Basin Inn does not have a pool.

Does Great Basin Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Great Basin Inn to downtown Ely?

Great Basin Inn is 0.4 mi away from East Ely.

Great Basin Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 83 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible is an understatement

I am not sure what to say. The room was horrible. It was used as a storage room. It had spider webs in window sill. Also, there was paint pan and trash from someone lunch on the table.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
The triple room does indeed have three queen beds. One is in a separate 'room' with a closable door. I put room in quotes because you can hardly walk around the bed without awkwardly turning your feet to fit. There is not really dishware as indicated on the hotels.com site and the coffee maker didn't work but there is a working mini fridge. We couldn't find anyone to check out with so we had to use the key Dropbox. The location is convenient. The beds are comfy enough. The shower has great pressure and the hot water gets really hot (and stays that way through the whole family's showers) and the cold water is refreshingly cold even in the heat of summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Memorial ride 2020

Very nice owner, friendly, place is pretty old and could used to be spiffed up a bit, very quiet.....
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Place needs a lot of work - we were disappointed vs the reviews we had read.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Smelly

Made a reservation weeks in advance for a room with a king bed. They only had a queen bed when we checked in, because he “didn’t know we were coming”. He was very nice and apologetic about it, but still annoying. Room smelled like cat pee and cigarettes, even after leaving the windows open for hours. Dirty old tub. No way I’d use the coffee machine. Uncomfortable saggy bed. For $60 you can’t expect much. If it weren’t for the smell, and the downgraded room, I’d give a better review.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a great experience. The motel is very shabby and run down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The outside view of the property needs considerable maintenance so curb view would be attractive. Interior looked good but could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old, rooms are clean though mine had a weird smell. The bathrooms could use larger vanities as well as a new tub/shower combo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful, the check-in/out notes were important.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Judy, Phoenix

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would have left but it was only room in town and we were to tired to go to next town. Hotel clerk was very helpful, they are lucky to have him
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checked in and was taken to the room with the 3 beds as there were 3 of us. The clerk unlocked the room. Did not give us a key - no way to even lock the door. The smell was terrible. Did not feel safe so we just left and slept in our trucks. Did not feel safe staying there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

KVK, Paulden AZ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Too much for too little.

My carpet was filthy. Electrical outlets were 2 prongs. Bathtub did not drain. Old facility unusual decorations - that's the least of the place. Adjacent units were long-term rentals for laborers. Noisy neighbors. Funky is acceptable if the price is cheap, then at least you are getting what u paid for. I've paid less in Wells NV for better. Quite pricey considering the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Horse race vacation

Everything was ok but they asked to copy my credit card and drivers license and that has never happened to me before and didnt seem right but I went ahead with the reservation and the room was good and the service good as well. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

John, Denver

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Choose somewhere else.... honestly thankful I didnt get billed and didnt have to stay there. Had an Expedia reservation and when we got there the office was unstaffed and nobody answered the buzzer. Called Expedia and they woke the guy up.... he came out annoyed with belt undone and no shirt.... very annoyed I had interrupted his sleep... said they didnt have any rooms and my reservation was a mistake... (pretty sure Expedia stops booking the second a property notifies them they are full). Next Expedia hotel looked like 2-3 hours further down the road but we found a room about an hour away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

alan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just say no

We stopped at the "Great Basin Inn" on our way to Yosemite, and it's perhaps the WORST place I've stayed in, here in the States. There was perhaps one worse in Europe, but it didn't pretend to be anything more than a Hostel. The AC in the Great Basin Inn would turn on with a clank, followed by a rattle, making it impossible to sleep. It was impossible to sleep if we turned the AC off, so we finally just got up early and left. No doubt it was a room designed for 1 bed or possibly 2 full sized beds, but they had managed to squeeze in two queen beds, but they were so close together that it was almost impossible to get past. I don't know how the place ended up with 2 stars, except that the shower was hot and the towels and sheets seemed clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Patty, Arizona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property is run down. No security lock, no working smoke detector, broken toilet paper holder.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i left an expensive pillow there with a handmade pillow case. I called them a few hours after I left and asked them to look for it. They didn't offer to go check at that time. I called a few days later on our return trip and they said they never saw it. I was very upset to say the lest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was old and outdated but it was fairly clean. The property looked a little sketchy. The gentleman who checked us in was polite. I probably wouldnt stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Would stay here again.

Pretty nice for an older hotel. Clean and comfortable. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Francie, Goldendale, Wa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

No no no

We were warned not to smoke in room because if the maid could smell it we would be charged $250. When we tried to turn on the tv, my hand ran into a black widow spider web...and subsequently killed it. The tv never did work even after calling the mgr. The bathtub was filthy. The ceiling had unrepaired water damage. The beds were comfy. The ONLY good part.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elly, DAB, FL

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

Safe and convenience

This place is well maintained, clean and tidy, plus the staff makes sure that you have everything you need (towels, soaps, coffees) and will clean your room on daily basis. It's very convenience to everywhere (downtown, stores, restaurants). People are nice and helpful that's why I always feel safe everywhere in here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Karen, Buhl, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old but Clean

Concern with when ask for ID and credit card, she took it in back room. Didn't need to take ID in another room. room was so clean the cleaning product odor was over whelming all night. The TV reception was not good. could not watch TV.. No phone to call and complain.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018