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Motel Ely

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Superior National Forest

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Welcome to Motel Ely, featuring a charming flower bed and a prominent sign.
Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, nightstand, and window with curtains.
Traditional room with wooden paneling, stone accent wall, and comfortable beds.
Two single beds with grey quilted bedspreads, a wooden paneled wall, and a small bedside table with a lamp.
Cozy retreat with two beds, bedside tables, and a large window offering scenic views.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • International Wolf Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • North American Bear Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • White Iron Lake - 10 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Motel Ely

Motel near Superior National Forest
Located close to Dorothy Molter Museum, Motel Ely provides a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Motel Ely boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Ely pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Ely?

As of 20 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on 21 July 2025 start from AU$207.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Motel Ely?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel Ely?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Motel Ely?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Motel Ely located?

Situated in Ely, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Superior National Forest and Dorothy Molter Museum. Lake Vermilion is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) away.

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Motel Ely Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 518 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice owners!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Very good, will return. Within walking distance of the downtown and shopping. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Nice, simple, friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We received a warm welcome from the owner who chatted away about what was going on in town, places to eat & things to do. Our room was spotless & bed comfy. We loved Ely, the Wolf & Bear Centers & perusing the shops of Sheridan Street. I even had a dip at Semer’s Beach on recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Very unique fixtures. Always a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

I feel it was pretty expensive for a small room and being a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very clean & nice.!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Check in was great! Staff were very nice and had great advice! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Special touch was the coffee pot was ready to go in the morning!! Super clean Other than the guests that sat at the patio table giving the rest of us the stink eye, perfect!!! Their problem, not mine!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10

Everyone was very nice and it was clean. It just hadn’t been updated in a long time. The bathroom layout is awkward.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Limited parking for larger vehicles, otherwise great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Dark and claustrophobic. No breakfast. Overpriced Nice to have refrigerator and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Motel was clean and very well maintained. Owner was nice and friendly. Will stay again next time im in ely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The property was in close proximity to everything I wanted to see. It was clean. The staff was amazing and very helpful. My only complaint is that the mattress wasn't very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed here during the Ely Film Festival. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Overall a good place to stay clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great place to stay. Had multiple rooms rented for a week +. Owner was great with any questions I had and very accommodating. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Contactless check in - Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Second stay there, very clean, reasonable rates
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

So clean beds are really comfy! Walls are a little thin but quieted down when we told them about it. Staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Always a pleasure to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Not a new place, but we've stayed here numerous times over the years. It's a tad dated but clean and convenient to Ely explorations. The parking lot is a bit cramped though, especially when people park pickups in it. Comfortable beds and small town homey character.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Small, modest rooms but surprisingly clean and well-kept. I slept well and bathroom was very clean. Owners have done a nice job updating this older property. Good value. Several good food options just 5 min away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025