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Northwoods Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in Ely with free parking

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Reception
Breakfast area
Northwoods Inn & Suites offers a practical retreat with free WiFi in every room. Guests appreciate the on-site vending machine for quick snacks. The attentive 24-hour front desk staff ensures assistance is always available, and the smoke-free environment maintains freshness.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Kitchenette | Living room | 46-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

About the neighborhood

Ely is home to Northwoods Inn & Suites. Dorothy Molter Museum and Soudan Underground Mine State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Head Lake State Park and Superior National Forest.
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1605 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • International Wolf Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • North American Bear Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • White Iron Lake - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Little Long Lake - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Northwoods Inn & Suites

Property highlights
Northwoods Inn & Suites provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Northwoods Inn & Suites feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 46-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Comfort Plus Ely
Comfort Plus Motel
Comfort Plus Motel Ely
Comfort Plus
Northwoods Inn & Suites Ely
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel Ely

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods Inn & Suites located?

Situated in Ely, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Dorothy Molter Museum. White Iron Lake and Little Long Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Northwoods Inn & Suites Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 218 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable place to stay when we were in Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Management was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great launchpad for BWCA exploration
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is always clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

D S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 5 nights (extended 3 night original booking to 5) when dropping my son off at college. Beds were very comfortable, spacious rooms, decent breakfast, very clean rooms and public areas. Management were very friendly and kind. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation in a wonderful area. A bit pricey for what you get. But worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to check-out, every interaction with staff was pleasant and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good choice for the traveler. Clean, well appointed and spacious rooms. Breakfast options were limited unfortunately
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic hotel but sheets were clean, good water pressure, room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out; friendly staff; clean quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location before heading into the Boundary Waters.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and quiet. the staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

It's a review

A nice place to stay, very friendly. Second time we've stayed here and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night as a jumping off point for a BWCA trip. We found the staff very helpful and the room very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

jayantha Nimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a decent place and we stayed 2 nights. If i go back to Ely again, i would rather stay there. It's a family run operation and they were extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. A little pricey but it was a last minute booking so that’s to be expected. Would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an OK vacation motel. Clean and well-maintained and centrally located. No complaints really.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room! My only suggestion would be more breakfast options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel,but are doing major updating everything in our room was brand new and the halls and lobby area looks like it has new carpet also. It was a very quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We went up to Ely to spend the night then enter the BWCA. The inn was well kept up. We had a quiet night sleep and had a great breakfast. I appreciated the friendliness of the proprietor and we had a great breakfast conversation. Next BWCA trip, I will book the same hotel without question.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is decent. The staff was friendly. Breakfast was Ok. But the room was way overpriced. I would not stay again for the price of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was not much to choose from in this town so we ended up with this one. Its old and out dated. The bed wasn't bad but needed more pillows, and it didn't have the bedspread that can be taken off and washed after ever stay, so you just have a sheet and blanket that I'm pretty sure doesn't get washed after every stay. I would not stay there again. Breakfast was pretty awful too, not much to choose from just sausage and some kind of flat eggs. I hate giving bad reviews but this is not the kind of place you want to stay in when you're on vacation and the cost was outrageous! It was a hundred dollars more than any other night! Never again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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