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Aspen Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
Aspen Inn sits surrounded by nature, offering a peaceful getaway with practical amenities like continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Guests can hike the nearby reserve or relax at the property while the attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cook County Court House - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • North Shore Health - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pincushion Mountain - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Aspen Inn

Motel near Lake Superior
Consider a stay at Aspen Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a nightclub, and concerts and live shows. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, karaoke, and smoke-free premises
  • Evening entertainment, outdoor furniture, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Aspen Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Refrigerators, digital channels, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

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 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aspen Inn Grand Marais
Aspen Inn
Aspen Grand Marais
Aspen Inn Motel
Aspen Inn Grand Marais
Aspen Inn Motel Grand Marais

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspen Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Aspen Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aspen Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aspen Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Aspen Inn located?

Situated in Grand Marais, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff and North House Folk School are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Aspen Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good place to stay that’s just outside downtown Grand Marais
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a bit old but clean and comfortable. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean simple rooms, nothing fancy. Free breakfast. Great value option! Friendly staff.
Fall colors on hiking trails
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Staff & service
We really liked the location. It was quiet and close to downtown and dining (walkable if you like to walk). The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was quite run down, but the important items (bed and bathroom) were clean. The bed was very comfortable. All in all, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was adequate for the price. The air conditioner did not work, but they did have a fan in the room. I would recommend bringing your own fan as we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good low budget motel. Close to Grand Maria’s downtown area, although not really walkable. There was an error in our charges, staff worked to correct it promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Aspen Inn is clean and quiet and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

M

Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing room for a great price

We were going on vacation for the first time with our baby and the staff there were very accommodating and gave us a room that was massive and a perfect size to help us accommodate a packn' play. I have used this hotel many times and this was the best room I have had by far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a nice little place, that needs some tlc. AC didnt work, but they already stated that, so we knew to expect fans. Stocked continental breakfast,plenty of towels. It is not the 5 star luxury, but it's clean, the beds are comfy and very convenient to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thuyeng

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little outdated but overall stay was good. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

The condition of the windows, heater and doors was poor. Need new windows and doors. Convenient location to downtown Grand Marais.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a reasonable place to stay for two days while we were doing some work in the area. Came across Aspen Inn, and reserved two rooms. Rooms were nice, clean, well equipped. If you’re looking for a 5 Star place to stay this is probably not the place. If you are looking for a nice clean place to sleep, watch some TV, this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, our stay was good. The staff were pleasant, and the availability of breakfast items throughout the day was convenient. The room was clean and the towels/sheets were good quality. The beds were typical hotel beds - comfortable enough. With the very humid temps, the carpet in the room was always damp, even with the AC running. The parking lot was in disrepair with a number of pot holes to avoid. Even with these inconveniences, we would have no issue with staying here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and convenient. Could use some updating, but cleanliness is much more important!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beverly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a dump. It needs a good cleaning/refurbish and it would be cute. The air-conditioner didn't work, everything was worn out and wasn't clean. Only redeeming factor was the one staff person who did her best.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bernie

Bar/restaurant next door. Clean place to stay for a night on the way to Canada. Not much for breakfast if you are looking for that. Hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My dog staying with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean and appreciated the breakfast offerings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Anika

Overall, we enjoyed this stay! We understood at this price point, we weren't going to get luxury. The room had a musty smell to it but it improved with airing it out. And our shower made a loud ringing noise for the first 5 minutes of being on. But check in/check out process was smooth, they allow dogs, we felt safe and quick drive to downtown Grand Marias and 20 minutes from Lutsen. It was a good spot at an affordable price. Would stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great check in & out. Room very clean, close to restaurants and outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fun weekend

It was a great stay for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LouAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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