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Aspen Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Grand Marais motel

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Grand Marais

In Grand Marais .Your stay at this Grand Marais motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Also, Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff is within half a mile (1 km) and North House Folk School is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Grand Marais motel
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, karaoke, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Aspen Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Grand Marais motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Aspen Inn offers 30 accommodations with portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Grand Marais motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • 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
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Discover, and cash. Air conditioning is not provided. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

How close is Aspen Inn to the airport?

Aspen Inn is 112.5 mi (154-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aspen Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aspen Inn.

Does Aspen Inn offer free breakfast?

Aspen Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Aspen Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Aspen Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Aspen Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Aspen Inn have a pool?

Aspen Inn does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Aspen Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Aspen Inn to downtown Grand Marais?

Aspen Inn is 1.2 mi away from Grand Marais.

Aspen Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 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

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Restful sleep comfortable bed

King size bed was comfortable, and bathroom was newly remodeled clean. TV cable worked well. Fridge was actually cold and not noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an absolute turd. Should be shut down. Don’t even think about booking here, your better off sleeping in your car.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good place to stay that’s just outside downtown Grand Marais
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025