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Great Northern Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Mercer with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor wedding area
Game room
Interior
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub | Mini-refrigerator
Sports bar
The Great Northern Motel boasts a prime location and vibrant atmosphere. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and dining at Wolfs Den Bar and Grill. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected while relaxing at the bar or playing billiards.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub | Jetted tub

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5070 N Highway 51, Mercer, WI, 54547

What's nearby

  • Grand Portage Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carow Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake of the Falls - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 21 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Nokomis Lake - 31 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wolf's Den - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Way Tap House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Muskies Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Pines - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Great Northern Hotel

Property highlights
At Great Northern Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Wolfs Den Bar and Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • A billiards/pool table and a vending machine
Room features
All 80 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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 available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wolfs Den Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Snowmobiling

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Northern Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Great Northern Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Northern Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Great Northern Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Great Northern Hotel located?

Situated in Mercer, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Portage Lake and Mercer Depot Museum. Carow Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Great Northern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 398 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean rooms, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Little outdated but clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem, lake view did not disappoint. Great food, fire, and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

We stayed here, because everything else in the are was booked. It worked for one night…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge with a lovely view! Checking in was easy and they were very accommodating with our dog. Lots to do in the area and will definitely stay again! Good food and drinks at the attached restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

We use the facility primarily just to sleep. Had one meal there we riding side-by-sides. Some of the morning Waite staff in the restaurant Saturday morning we’re very crabby but overall experience was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely firm beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms r spacious, quiet and clean. Could have better pillows. Staff could be more friendly when we were seen coming or leaving the motel. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Very nice place, a little out dated but still great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room. I liked that it had the bar/restaurant attached, but it had such bad air quality that we decided to drink our drinks outside, which was nice, but didn’t eat there because of the air quality. They had bags outside too which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older but nice. The pillows were uncomfortable. One tissue in the tissue box. The personal were friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was really nice. The attached bar/restaurant was very nice with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

craig

My kids liked the lake. Breakfast is nothing special. Beds were just OK. Couldn’t open the windows in the room to get fresh air.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
The property was great with the exception of stained carpet in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Nice people. Good food. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice place for a small town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great hotel

What a great hotel to stay at has a great on site restaurant.Had a blast staying there will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the lake. Didn’t like having to drag the luggage up the stairs to the second floor because there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a decent hotel. Quiet, mostly clean. Needed to be cleaned behind the bedside table (popcorn and dirty) bedding is older and threadbare in spots. It was comfortable nonetheless. Convenient having a restaurant too. Food there is good, wait staff are friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, especially loved the outdoor fire pit and surrounding area! Staff was very, friendly and helpful! The only negative was that my friend is disabled, so it would've been better if we had been on the first floor, but not your fault, as when I made the reservation, I n3glected to mention it! Next time! I also apologize for forgetting to leave a tip for the housekeeping staff.😒 All in all, it was a great stay!😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property had some serious maintenance issues. Our toilet wouldn't flush and the doorknob had to be replaced and then came off! The restaurant had serious flooding issues when it rained and flooded at least 50 sq. ft. of the restaurant as did other areas of the hotel! The room and bed itself was fine but we paid way more than what we got!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is outdated, carpet very dirty , beds are not firm.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

In the morning, there was less than one cup of coffee in the breakfast area and it was only warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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