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Aspen Inn

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

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cook County Court House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • North Shore Health
    ‪3 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
(39 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
(7 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
(5 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
(55 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 Art Colony - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cook County Court House - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • North Shore Health - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pincushion Mountain - 7 min drive - 3.9 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
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬19 min walk

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

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. 212 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1005 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

8/10 Good

Jodi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice room . Out of town very quiet. Only downside was the mechanical issue with the doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aliza

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property in disrepair. The locks on the door didnt work well. I was locked inside the room when the lock and door would not open. The phone number on the website didnt work to call for help. I called another hotel in town and they contacted the manager to help with the door. The manager appeared angry at me after she was called to fix the lock, which did not get fixed as promised. I had to wait 20 min to find out if there was another room available to move me to. The heat was shut off and the room was cold, below 67 degrees. Rather than turn on the heat in the room, I was given a space heater. I was stuck there for 4 nights. I was given a discount on the room which amounted to $4 per night. Certainly not worth the problems I had during my stay. I do have to admit that the young woman that worked there part time was very polite and sympathetic, but she didnt have the authority to do anything, but seeing one smiling face with all theproblems
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

LIsa

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

Independent motel, hands-on (REAL), great staff.

Wonderful people work here, so even though it's an older building, not at all fancy, the amenities they provide are generous and the vibe is welcoming. The location is excellent, an easy walk or bikeride into town, and the motel was very quiet (not a party site) when we were there, even though it was full for both Memorial Day Weekend and a cycling race. This motel should be much appreciated by travelers on a budget. All the other guests were nice, too. We would stay here again if the rate is the same--affordable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heat was turned off for the season and it was 41 degrees! The front desk person said when she tried to turn it back on that there was a puff of smoke so she had to leave it off. The locking mechanism on my door was broken so I couldn’t get out of my room and no one at the desk answered the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anika

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Overall, we enjoyed this stay! We understood at this price point, we weren't going to get luxury. The room had a musty smell to it but it improved with airing it out. And our shower made a loud ringing noise for the first 5 minutes of being on. But check in/check out process was smooth, they allow dogs, we felt safe and quick drive to downtown Grand Marias and 20 minutes from Lutsen. It was a good spot at an affordable price. Would stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice and clean. Sauna is advertised, but has been broken for several months. They have no idea when owners are thinking of repairing. Outside trash bins overflowing with trash. We were there for 3 nights and 4 days. Trash was never dealt with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cullen

Great rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DesaRae

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed in the area for work, Aspen Inn was close to things I needed, quiet and comfortable. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. I read a lot of reviews on here about rooms being outdated or loose light sockets. Really? I've stayed in hundreds of hotels and I know there are no 4 star hotels in Grand Marais. Know your area and people research where your going. Keep your expectations reasonable. Expedia is full of whiny premadonnas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for a decent room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air in the room was heavy with an air freshener which was intoxicating. The fridge froze my cream and eggs. The switches on different appliances were broken. There were rugs which should no longer be used because they are unclean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking area was full of potholes. The facility was ok for place to sleep, never saw hotel attendant, even though breakfast was offered.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Benet

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My dog staying with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Ski weekend

Very nice location, great rate. The room was fine, staff was helpful & friendly, and extra nice to have the continental breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office was only open one hour, 4-5PM. Room was clean but walls were thin. This motel has seen better days and the places seriously lacking in maintenance. Staff was friendly but again having only one hour to actually talk to someone was a downtick. They advertise free breakfast but it was very minimal. You will have to go somewhere else for a decent breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved with Aspen inn. Due to out of heat, they transferred us to Shoreline Inn nearby.. The transition was smooth. Excellent job done by Aspen Inn! The Shoreline Inn is a pleasant place to stay. So the ratings above are for the Shoreline Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOAH

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025