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Aspen Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Superior

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Grand Marais is home to Aspen Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Cascade River State Park, while North House Folk School and Sivertson Gallery are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
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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

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

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, smoke-free premises, and evening entertainment
  • Outdoor furniture, a TV in the lobby, 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

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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Aspen Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1004 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and room for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Alvin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was very clean!!!! Staff was friendly. Area was very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rafal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Staff & service
A no frills place to stay while visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was comfortable and convenient. Liked we could have our dogs with us staff was helpful. Our tv was on the wrong input and they came to our room and figured out the issue. Very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hotel with a lot of utility. Clean and cheap, I don't need all of the extras that come with expensive hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

etoile

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was what I expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was exactly what we needed - a place to get some rest on a busy race weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For this price range, was excellent. Location was great. The customer service was top notch. The woman at the front desk was so helpful and accomodating. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a SLIGHTLY run down hotel. HOWEVER - the staff is WONDERFUL, the price is GREAT, location very good - just a couple of minutes from town. Grand Marais has gotten so expensive that it was nice to find a very reasonably priced hotel. The staff at the hotel makes it worth staying at.
Stayed 5 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

M

Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: It is often the cheapest place to stay in Grand Marais and was quiet. The breakfast was very simple, but was well-stocked. Cons: It is about a mile from downtown and the harbor, so have a car or be okay with the walk. The rooms do not have refrigerators or microwaves if this is important to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mitchell at the front desk is great. She is a huge part of why I stay there every time I'm at Grand Marias
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Aspen in was clean, convenient and affordable. That being said, the amenities listed could probably stand to be updated. The hot tub was not available during our trip and, based on other reviews, has not been functional for quite some time. The “continental breakfast” is mostly just toast and single-serve Keurig coffee, with a few other pre-packaged items
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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