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The Shoreline Inn

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A view through a window of a body of water, a cloudy sky, and a concrete dock. - The Shoreline Inn (Grand Marais)
A room with a large table and chairs, a view of the beach, and a shelf with kitchen items. - The Shoreline Inn (Grand Marais)
A lakeside view with two lounge chairs facing the water, a wooden post, and a distant rainbow. - The Shoreline Inn (Grand Marais)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a table, and a large window offering a view of a lake and hills. - The Shoreline Inn (Grand Marais)
A snow-covered beach with a wooden fence, a building with a red roof, and a forested island in the background. - The Shoreline Inn (Grand Marais)
Located close to Grand Marais Art Colony and Cook County Court House, The Shoreline Inn provides free continental breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a nightstand.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A covered outdoor area with a view of a town, including a gas station and a building with a sign that reads "The Shoreline Inn."

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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A view through a window of a body of water, a cloudy sky, and a concrete dock.

Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room )

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and a radiator.

Village King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(55 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Village Queen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with a view of a lake and forest.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Grand Marais, The Shoreline Inn is in the city center and on the beach. Pincushion Mountain and Gunflint Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Grand Marais Art Colony and Cook County Court House are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling. Visit our Grand Marais travel guide
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12 South Broadway, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

What's nearby

  • Sivertson Gallery
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Artist's Point
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cook County Court House
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Up Yonder
    2 min drive
  • The Fisherman’s Daughter
    7 min walk
  • Java Moose Espresso Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Gun Flint Tavern
    3 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    5 min walk

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 2 dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

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 available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shoreline Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shoreline Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The Shoreline Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shoreline Inn located?

Located in the heart of Grand Marais, this hotel is steps from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Grand Marais Art Colony and Cook County Court House are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Shoreline Inn Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent , helpful staff. Great location right on the lake. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is hard to beat! We were in walking distance of Artist's Point and several places to eat. Staff was friendly at check in. Continental breakfast was well-stocked. Obviously the building is old so that comes with its quirks, but we still really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, parking was great, it was just what we needed for an overnight stay. Frontdesk was very helpful and informative on check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room had a nice view of the lake. The room was clean but maintenance was unprofessional. We had to park in the street and skipped the breakfast, electing to go to the bakery around the corner. The location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The lake view was great. The sound of the waves was awesome to sleep by but unfortunately the property is quite dated and they had some significant roof leakage and had a moldy smell
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Shoreliner many years ago. It was wonderful to see how well maintained it was. A lovely location on Lake Superior, with a large deck over looking the Lake. Very restful and peaceful. You will love it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevator No air conditioner Dirty carpets Old mattress broken down. Crappy door locks Great staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cozy and home feel hotel very clean, smart tv and you get to hear the waves of Lake Superior when you go to sleep. W hotel, W staff, W location will recommend to everyone and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and made good recommendations. Breakfast was so-so Easy parking Room okay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty with old napkins under the bench and a baggie behind the nightstand. The mirror and carpet were dirty and stained. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Carpet is stained. Bathroom was in dire need of updates. Couldn't adjust the temperature in the room. Staff was very kind. View was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Grest location in town, continental breakfast was good. Carpet in room needed deep cleaning and room windows needed cleaning. Overall it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fun and friendly, rooms have beautiful view of the lake. Breakfast was very limited and rooms were clean but somewhat dated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good location- and not any other options available when we got into town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great view but the place is not maintained or cleaned. Carpet was stained, paint peeling, windows don’t close, walls stained and light not working well in the room. Breakfast was ok. Staff were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with beautiful views of the lake. Within walking distance of everything in town. When we arrived at 3:15 there was a sign on the door saying that check-in is at 4, no exceptions. We were also in desperate need of facilities but were greeted with a less-than-friendly person telling us she couldn’t help us with anything. When we came back to check in at 4:30, there was an inevitable line and everyone had to wait quite a while to be checked in. This check in time is not listed on the website. People may want to know that there are six steps to get inside and then more than 15 steps up to the 2nd floor. This place is poorly maintained in just about every way. If you are a stickler for cleanliness, this is not your spot. They have good water pressure and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older building but the staff and the location are exceptional. The sunrise from our picture window won't be forgotten.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful and the location is perfect! You could walk to anywhere in town. It is a old building so my expectations were not super high but if you go in with that mindset you will be happy. The only 2 things I would say would be that they need blackout shades on the windows especially the ones facing the East side, and then the ice machine ran out of ice so quickly that it couldn't keep up with demand from all the guests (maybe a bigger machine with more capacity). We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff were very nice, helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was very good . Parking is adequate. We like that it’s right on the lakefront and in town and stores are walkable. Everyone we met/talked to were friendly and gave useful information as it’s our first time in this area, wish we could stay more than a night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old inn. Not modern but did the job. Nice staff, good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Positive: It is right on Lake Superior in downtown Grand Marais. It has a great deck on the lake. Very peaceful. Negative: there was no AC, so windows open on 2nd floor which would have been okay, but there was a way for people to get on the adjacent roof, and I couldn't rest thinking about that possibility, so closed the windows. One window had no latch. There were no "safety" latches on the windows that would let them be partially open. There was trash behind both nightstands, hair in the sink drain catch, hair on the bathroom door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn is located perfectly for walking anywhere in Grand Marais. Patio on the lake is wonderful! Room was okay….. needed a deep cleaning. Bed was very lumpy. There was no air conditioning. Staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This place is kinda old and rundown, but the location is AMAZING. The rooms are pretty beat up and desperately need a refresh (My lakeview room had no AC, and only one functioning window that was splattered with a little seagull poo.) But you know what? Didn't care! I spent most of my time walking around (almost everything fun in town is walking distance from the hotel) or hanging out on the hotel deck overlooking Superior - which is fantastic. The breakfast and other amenities are pretty basic, but functional, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026