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The Shoreline Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Gunflint Hills Golf Course

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Exterior
Panoramic Single Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Superior Triple Room | Lake view
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
20 Broadway, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cook County Court House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Village Queen | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Village Queen

  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room

  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room ) | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room )

  • Lake view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Village King | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Village King

  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Grand Marais

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Grand Marais Art Colony and Cook County Court House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cook County Court House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pincushion Mountain - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Shoreline Inn

Beachfront hotel near Gunflint Hills Golf Course
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at The Shoreline Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Grand Marais hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
The Shoreline Inn offers 29 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Grand Marais hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • 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.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, debit cards, and cash. Air conditioning is not provided. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
Shoreline Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel
The Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel Grand Marais

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Shoreline Inn to the airport?

The Shoreline Inn is 113.8 mi (156-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Shoreline Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Shoreline Inn.

How close is The Shoreline Inn to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Shoreline Inn offer free breakfast?

The Shoreline Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Shoreline Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Shoreline Inn?

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

Is there free parking at The Shoreline Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Shoreline Inn have a pool?

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

Does The Shoreline Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Shoreline Inn to downtown Grand Marais?

The Shoreline Inn is 0.1 mi away from Grand Marais.

The Shoreline Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 976 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 976 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 976 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 976 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 976 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Everything is perfect so far, it’s a very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Amenities
What fabulous people at check-in! So helpful and kind regarding my unique situation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service, comfortable room

Great service from the checkin staff. Comfortable room although needed to open a window to cool room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Don’t waste your money

When I arrived it was 80 in the room despite it being 40 outside. I turned the thermostat off and opened all the windows. Found a fan in the closet and went to dinner. Came back & it was 75. When i went to leave in the morning, the push button that opens the front door before the front desk opens up did not work and i had to haul my bags out the back door to the patio & around the building to my vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Center City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID, Bloomington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roxane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was hesitant about booking because of other reviews. Because we were there in the fall we didn't need air conditioning so no idea if that works. Carpet in room was not the cleanest. Beds and bathroom were clean and everything else was clean. I will stay there again. Loved the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Georgette

Traveled with partner
Beautiful views..good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel serviced our needs excellently. You can’t beat the location next to the lake and businesses. We enjoyed the morning sunrises with easy access to the deck. We could have enjoyed them from the room but chose the deck. The deck is also a great place to meet and chit chat with others who are staying. We had a bonfire one night. This is not a fancy hotel and things are outdated - but we aren’t fancy people. No complaints on cleanliness. Breakfast served its purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy

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

Not worth the money

This hotel need a complete renovation. The only positive things were the location and free parking. Also had WiFi. Our room didn’t even have soap in the room. The room was super hot and couldn’t adjust the temperature! Had to use a fan in the window. The view would have been spectacular but the outside of the windows were filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at other hotels by the Grand Marais Hotel Company, but this was our first stay at the Shoreline Inn. IMHO, this the best value for pet friendly lodging in town. It is no frills as far as the furnishings, tvs etc. But the location is spectacular and I really appreciate they allow pets. Everything was clean and the room was spacious. What we spent for two nights was easily less than one night at another property was that would not allow pets. The patio and beach are amazing. And the staff was very friendly and helpful. We are already planning our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Had no parking spot as the lot was full. Heat did not work and it was 40 degrees outside in the night. Nice staff though
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Make another choice and move on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location, but it is an old property. Best price in area but pay more and stay somewhere newer at at the very least kept up better
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary

We were not Happy Windows foggy so that you can’t see out to the lake also cracked all full length full of moisture Also window on our ground floor room could not be locked anybody could have gotten in to our room just by raising the window up from the outside. The girl at the desk even tried and could not lock the window.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Layne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in disrepair… lake view window was opaque. No air conditioning, just baseboard heat units. Just a box fan. Staff friendly, but powerless. Only good feature is back deck area with chairs for lakeside view. Fire place but of course, no wood. Shower head terrific for someone 4’ tall. Breakfast was coffee, toast and packaged cereal. Only one key per room even for two guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Shoreline needs massive capital improvements. My room that lacked a screen. The sink stopper was broken. The TV does not get standard network programming only streaming services. That’s a problem. Lack of convenient and numerous outlets was also an issue. I only had 1 chair. rather than 2 which is customary. The bath tub lacked a tub mat. I could have fallen quite easily had I not brought shower sandals.And during my showers the water would run cold for no apparent reason. I will definitely not be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here over the past four years and always have a good experience here. The breakfasts are always good and filling. Very easy to move round to the lake and other places.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lakeview

Feels like you are practically in the lake. Love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Darin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here about 7 years ago and it seemed decent for the price back then. I noticed no updates have been made since then, and I'm pretty sure people/staff live there or they're renting the rooms out for extended stays. I heard a dog whining behind staff doors multiple times! This place could be really nice, if they update and put some effort into turning things around. I won't be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was great, the staff was very friendly and helpful, but the facilities were a bit run down for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and absolutely lovely shops all within walking distance. Windows were dirty, lots of cob webs and spiders in various locations. NO AC IN ROOMS, was very warm during the day, but lovely in the evenings with the breeze coming off the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024