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Motel Ely

2.0 star property
Motel near Superior National Forest in Ely

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 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
(54 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
(30 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Ely

In Ely .Stay at this Ely motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Superior National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Dorothy Molter Museum. Lake Vermilion and Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort are also in the region.
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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
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 27 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Lake Vermilion - 30 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Motel Ely

Motel near Superior National Forest in Ely
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. Free self parking is available.

This Ely motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Motel Ely offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel Ely to the airport?

Motel Ely is 69.7 mi (82-min drive) away from the Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Ely?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on Mar 8, 2026 start from $95, 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.

Does Motel Ely have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel Ely.

Does Motel Ely offer free breakfast?

Motel Ely does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel Ely?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel Ely?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Motel Ely?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel Ely have a pool?

Motel Ely does not have a pool.

Does Motel Ely have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel Ely to downtown Ely?

Motel Ely is 0.8 mi away from Ely.

Motel Ely Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 601 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margret

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the heat was turned down all the way when we arrived baseboard heating did not recover very quickly but was somewhat adequate! Strangest check-in I have ever experienced!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Loved Motel Ely! Super friendly/helpful proprietor offered plenty of recommendations for restaurants. Rooms are not standard modern soulless fare. Mismatched furnishings, midcentury-style mini fridges, unusual bathroom sink/toilets... but everything is spotless and functional. One of our 2 rooms had a great mural, both featured shiplap wood walls. Affordable and cozy. Also right on Sheridan St in Ely, making it easy to explore town on foot. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Garret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property but too expensive for a small motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Levi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff were super nice. The room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only stayed for the night. It met our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with everything we needed for our stay (ie: microwave, fridge, soap/shampoo/lotion, coffee, etc.). Convennient parking with easy access to downtown areas & local actvities. Quiet evening with outdoor seating and near full moon. Friendly, kind, knowledgeable owners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was adequate, the unit was a little loud, but it did its job. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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