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The Shoreline Inn

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Gunflint Hills Golf Course

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Surrounded by a serene lake and a forested island, this peaceful retreat offers a tranquil escape.
Enjoy a serene view of the water from the large window, featuring a shelf and framed by white trim.
Experience the charm of The Shoreline Inn, a traditional hotel with a welcoming front entrance.
Relax on the lakeside deck with a pair of lounge chairs, surrounded by a serene grassy area and breathtaking views.
Enjoy a scenic view of the water from this room's large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a small dining area, and a desk for work.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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20 Broadway, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cook County Court House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pincushion Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Village Queen | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Village Queen

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

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Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside

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

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Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room ) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room )

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

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

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Village King | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Village King

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

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 - 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
  • Pincushion Mountain - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 9 min drive - 5.0 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
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.

Languages

English

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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
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 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 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. 251 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 157 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1003 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

6/10 Okay

Julia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I understand weed is legal, but waking up to our whole room smelling like it made our stay less enjoyable. If it was just outside it’s one thing, but it was coming through the air vents into the room. The ice machine was right outside our room which was annoying when trying to fall asleep. There was also dried blood spots on the light comforter. Other than that, the view and sounds of the waves on the shore were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

teny

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nobody at the front desk after hours smelled so bad not cleaned at all super old bedding
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My go to place, it’s funky and outdated, but I love that about this place. It just has a 1960-79’s vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice staff. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

shannon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old uncomfortable mattress, windows are old and leak so wind goes through and is noisy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney E

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This right on Lake Superior with great views!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location! Staff was very knowledgable about the are.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shayla

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Talmadge

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Right off the lake, walkable to the various shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrible staff and service.

The staff was awful. We had to wait to check in because she was lounging watching a movie on her phone. Then when we had a request for an extra pillow, she gave a face to us like what do you want and was rude about it saying they don't have extra pillows. When I went downstairs to get help with our tv which was frozen she also gave me a look like what do you want so I asked her if there was a particular problem and she said no. I asked again about an extra pillow and she said she can't because they had to be washed and there were 3 properties using the laundry facilities. I've never been treated so rudely by hotel staff in my life. I will not be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had arrived at 9pm for checkin. The front desk was closed, but thankfully they had left an envelope with my keys to get in. The sink in the bathroom had standing water in it, and the stopper wouldn't pop up to let it drain. I had to pull it out my hand through the dirty water. The bathroom fan would make a weird noise for around 5 minutes and then eventually turn on with a grinding loud noise. The thermostat didn't work, and the room was a sauna, making it very uncomfortable to sleep in. Staff was friendly when I met them in the morning. Great views, but the property could use some maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Disappointing Property

This property has a million dollar view, BUT be warned….our lakeview room was very worn, windows wouldn’t shut and there was a breeze, toilet kept getting stuck running, mold in the shower and bathroom had stains on the wall, carpet and furnishings very worn and dated. The staff was super helpful and I know this is beyond their scope of work, but the property needs a major renovation. I guess I just expected more from a property in this location and that beautiful view. Won’t stay again, too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very simple…. The bathroom is not good in our room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

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

Cold dirty terrible

Front desk was closed at 615pm when we showed up. It said it was open until 9pm. Hotels.com or the hotel double booked didn't get the room asked for never was contacted. Heat didn't heat above 60 degrees. Bathroom floor was damp and slimy. Was one of the nastiest rooms ive ever stayed in. But the bed did seem clean. Was told no refund available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view and the friendly staff are the only positives about this place. The room was an absolute dump, cob webs in the ceilings, stains in the carpet, and ripped carpet. Also, the thermostat was broken and it was about 90 degrees when we entered for the first time. Thankfully the windows functioned well enough to open them and let cool air come in to cool the room down because adjusting the thermostat did nothing. I also overheard other customers complaining of the same issue in their room. If all you care about is a beautiful view (it was the one thing that made not want to get a different hotel) and friendly staff, then go here. If you like a room that doesn't look like it hadn't been fixed in 30 years, then don't go here. I won't be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view is outstanding and the staff is nice, but that's about all I can say about this property. The room was boiling and the thermostat didn't work and the heat adjustment on the shower didn't work either. The bed was old and soft and the furnishings in the room were very run down. I couldn't recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Slava

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

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very hot, and did not have any workable thermostat, luckily we could open a window.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agree with previous reviews, excessive heat in the rooms, no coffee maker, no available electrical outlets, poor water pressure, and strange door lock system. The price is right, though, and I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Karla

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view. Property run done. Thermostat didn’t work in the room, chairs were broken, only streaming channels, breakfast is very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025