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Motel Ely

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • International Wolf Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • North American Bear Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • White Iron Lake - 10 min drive - 3.7 miles

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 center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel Ely offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Ely pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out 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. 316 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 500 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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

The owners were very nice and gave us great recommendations on things to do in the area etc
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Pleasant staff, clean, friendly atmosphere, walking distance for meals.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Staff was helpful with hiking recommendations, place was quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

It was a nice little motel from the 40s in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Friendly and helpful management and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great Motel, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Very clean and spacious room. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

We stayed in a room with 3 queen beds, one being in a separate room. It was very nice, and the owners were very friendly and accommodating. We had a great stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024