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Northwoods Inn & Suites

Property class: 2.5

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A lobby with a staircase, wooden furniture, a lamp, and a view of the outside. - Northwoods Inn & Suites (Ely)
A two-story building with a covered porch and a large barn-like structure. - Northwoods Inn & Suites (Ely)
A kitchen with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a TV mounted on the wall. - Northwoods Inn & Suites (Ely)
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a desk with a lamp, and wall art. - Northwoods Inn & Suites (Ely)
A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs. - Northwoods Inn & Suites (Ely)
Northwoods Inn & Suites provides free continental breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a desk with a lamp, and wall art.

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a large window.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a large window.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, stove, and wooden cabinets.

Suite, Kitchenette

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

About the neighborhood

Ely is home to Northwoods Inn & Suites. Dorothy Molter Museum is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Head Lake State Park and Superior National Forest. Visit our Ely travel guide
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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
  • Shagawa Lake
    3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
    19 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort
    53 min drive - 49.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    3 min walk
  • Frisky Otter
    19 min walk
  • Northern Grounds
    3 min drive
  • Britton's Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Evergreen Restaurant
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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: 11:00 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

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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: 11:00 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. Shagawa Lake is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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

Northwoods Inn & Suites Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 261 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the easy check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Breakfast was very sparse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff. Great location and nicely updated and clean. I will definitely stay here again and recommend to friends! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean, and quiet place to stay. Polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were a little firm for my taste, but they had a good breakfast the next morning! Everyone one was nice and good location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean. The pic from the reservation information looked different than seeing in person. The pic was much nicer than in person. It was a nice stay, I felt safe and it was a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

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Very nice and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is always clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable place to stay when we were in Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to check-out, every interaction with staff was pleasant and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic hotel but sheets were clean, good water pressure, room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was a little uncomfortable but the room was immaculately clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Management was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and quiet. the staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Carver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good choice for the traveler. Clean, well appointed and spacious rooms. Breakfast options were limited unfortunately
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maja

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

Nice place

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
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6/10 Okay

jayantha Nimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We would stay here again . It was very clean and quiet. The continental breakfast was pretty weak . Had juice and a coffee . Everything else was nice in hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

It's a review

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
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6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price , our stay was good. We had the kitchenette and everything worked and was clean. However the futon in the room needs replacing badly as well as the mattress in bedroom. Also there was noTV in the main room, only in the bedroom. Best parking of any hotel in Ely proper
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room! My only suggestion would be more breakfast options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anntonette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very helpful and the hotel smelt very clean! It was visually clean as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all it was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice that it is right across the street fromZup’s grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026