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The Shoreline Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Gunflint Hills Golf Course

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Superior Triple Room | Lake view
Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room ) | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Village King | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Triple Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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12 South Broadway, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Place, Sivertson Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King 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 )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Village King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Village Queen

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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

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

  • Sivertson Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cook County Court House - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • North Shore Health - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Shoreline Inn

Beachfront hotel near Gunflint Hills Golf Course
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. 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
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • 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, 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.
  • 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 142.1 mi (184-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 offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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: 9:00 PM.

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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding check-in and helpful staff!!! Wonderful location facing the lake. Safe and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very outdated. The room would have had a great view of the lake if it had new or clean windows. One window we couldn't open because there was no screen. The main window was so old it had condensation and really couldn't look out. There was cobwebs and spiders in the window. The one chair in the room looked like it had been there for 20 years. The carpet was stained. We were there for 4 nights and had no housekeeping whatsoever. The place had an amazing patio but again the outside furniture looked like it has been there 20 years. On the patio it would have been nice to have some type of heat. Either a firepit or propane heater. The front desk staff was very nice. Adequate continental breakfast and hot coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, VERMILLION

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view, but everything else wasn't.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property for the price. The place does need some updates. But the location is amazing and the staff was super helpful. If you are the kind of person that is out and exploring all day and need a central home base I absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It saddens me to give this review but this hotel has gotten too the point it in my opinion is no longer habitable to stay in. I first stayes here back in the late 1980s right after a major makeover and truly its the last time any money has been put into it. Same 35yr old carpet in all the rooms that are filled with stains and i am sure mold underneath. Hallways are loaded on the second floor with stains from roof leaks that they blame heavy rain on. No kidding. Of course the roof will leak when it never is maintained!! I get the no ac even though rooms can get hot. Took the staff a bit to find me a working fan. Window in my room had no screen as i needed to put fan in window to get air flow. Doors stick, frig in this room froze all my itesms and stuck to grt open. The walls and floor on second fllor i am rather confident has mold due to all the moisture from the roof leaking. The outside porch has roughly ten chairs due to over the years the sets they did have kept getting old and the ones on the deck are in need of replacment. So not enough for guests to use. The staff was good but have a tough job as one told me the owner has not been to this hotel in 20yrs!! You. An tell as again its in poor unsafe and unhealthy condition and what is working is held together by a duct tape approach. Shame on city of Grand Marais Business Council and State of MN for allowing this place to remain operational. Shame on the owner for doing absolutely nothing to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated and run down property. The location is great but not enough to save this place. The smells were really the hardest part to get over. Very stinky, stained carpets and just plain filthy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was from the late 1980’s. After taking to a handful of local community business owners I learned the owner of this property also owns three more in town. The conditions were appalling- mold, dirt, furnishings broken, and luke warm water and way to drain tub. I met former staff who informed me that the owner resides out of state and never checks in. I am appalled that state and city allows these buildings to be operational. To top it off I heard from three sources that the local food pantry has been used at times to provide breakfast items for guests. This is outrageous.
Patio furniture that was mismatched, in disrepair and dilapidated. Ruined the natural beauty and overall tidiness of this amazing community.
Missing door knob on hotel room. Falling ceiling tiles and water stain molded carpets.
Tiny Blow dryer that barely worked and falling apart notebook. Board games, books and furniture throughout falling apart.
Squatter like conditions in a hotel with paying guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Until it gets needed repairs, I would not a stay

The location and staff were fabulous but the facility was not in great condition. In our room, there was no hot water in the sink, just a dribble of brown. The hot water worked in the shower the first night, spotty the next day and completely off the next. The AC did not work at all. The deck was just a concrete slab with gull droppings and the roof leaked after a heavy rain
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Reasonably Priced

Friendly staff, decent prices especially for the area and time of year. No good protein choices for breakfast - challenging for a diabetic (but im mostly prepared for that). Enjoyed the back patio and views. We will keep this hotel in mind for future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great experience, but could use some updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Spence

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location,that’s it. It was an old property, not kept up. Our faucet in the bathroom was loose, floors weren’t clean. Ceiling in hallway falling in…. It’s lakefront but forget that.. the picture showing the lakefront patio must have been 20 years old. It was disgusting! Seagull poop everywhere, dirty and all the lounge chair cushions should have been replaced 10 years ago. Do yourself a favor, spend a little more money and stay elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lavonne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Corinna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We felt the biggest asset to this hotel was the outside patio facing Lake Superior. unfortunately, we never sat out there because it was generally unkept and lots of bird droppings. The windows in our room were also so full of bird droppings, so disgusting we were reluctant to open our drapes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There is no air-conditioning. This was fine as it cooled off in the evenings while we were there. Hopefully it does for you as well. Very friendly Staff. No issues at all. Its not up to date. Its perfect! Maybe a bit over priced. Worlds greatest doughnuts right next door. 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory, Dayton

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location with great views of the lake. Right in town so walkable to shops and restaurants and harbor. Hotel is old (1950’s) and is in disrepair. Buckets in hallway to catch rainwater from leaking roof. Room doors are loose from the hinges and need to be lifted to close them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was run down, not clean, broken windows, swarm of flies in the lobby. Not the kind of hotel Expedia should be using.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful view of the lake. The front desk lady is so kind and helpful. Definitely a little rough around the edges but this spot is worth every penny!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda A

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

Some misses and some passes.

The people were very friendly and helpful. The building itself is older and is need of repair (roof leak) and general upkeep. Needs a good carpet cleaning. I was disappointed to find that there isn't an elevator, but it was only one flight of stairs. It would of been more of an issue if I was alone. There was a musty smell when first entering the room, and I was bummed to find the room had no AC, but they supplied a box fan for the window though one window did not have a screen. The fan was necessary to keep comfortable. Also, disappointed the room lacked a coffee maker and/or microwave. But liked that the room fridge was lager than usual; which we need. The bed was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, neat, safe, quiet location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancu

Disliked: Amenities
The water was hot, They need vase improvements on repairs. Staff was very friendly out of their control for conditions of the building and rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025