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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
Breakfast area
Reception
Hair dryer, towels
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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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

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three - 29 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk

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 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
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

Languages

English

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

  • Smoke-free property

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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Northwoods Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 184 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Hotel is always clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

From check-in to check-out, every interaction with staff was pleasant and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The property was very clean and quiet. the staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Convenient location before heading into the Boundary Waters.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Easy check in/out; friendly staff; clean quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

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

Nice place. The reception was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was good. The room is clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

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

The Northwoods Inn was clean and staff were friendly. We enjoyed our room with a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Thanks for the friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

It's an OK vacation motel. Clean and well-maintained and centrally located. No complaints really.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Clean, comfortable room! My only suggestion would be more breakfast options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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

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

10/10

I had no complaints!Everything was Topnotch!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10

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

Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10

Breakfast was a disappointment
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10

If you like surprise charges when you arrive, a bare and puny breakfast, an air conditioner that shuts off every 60 seconds, and no elevator, this is the place for you. When tell the front desk that you are not happy, they say sarcastically "welcome to Ely."
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

The service was great there, but the hotel is pretty run down. VERY clean, but old, and the walls are very thin. We had a kitchenette room right at the top of the stairs, and it sounded like everyone talking at breakfast was right in our room with us. It was very loud and woke us up every morning. There are very few amenities, but for what it is, it wasn't a bad stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

The room was bare basics. Decor outdated, but clean. However, cleaning during our stay was inconsistent. We were there for 5 days and had one cleaning. Bed wasn’t very comfortable. TV was good. Owners seemed friendly. We basically stayed here because all other lodging was booked for Blueberry Fest.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10

Room smelled old, really hard to controll the temperature, overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024