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Northwoods Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Travelers recharge with complimentary in-room WiFi at this welcoming motel where convenience meets comfort, with snacks available from the vending machine

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A lobby with a staircase, wooden furniture, a lamp, and a view of the outside. - 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 kitchen with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a TV mounted on the wall. - Northwoods Inn & Suites (Ely)
Front of property - 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 offers a practical retreat with free WiFi in every room. Guests appreciate the on-site vending machine for quick snacks. The attentive 24-hour front desk staff ensures assistance is always available, and the smoke-free environment maintains freshness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • White Iron Lake
    6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
    19 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen
    3 min walk
  • Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Antlers Lounge
    4 min drive
  • Frisky Otter
    19 min walk
  • Northern Grounds
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-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
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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; 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. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 6:00 AM for a fee of USD 20.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

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

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 246 reviews

Reviews

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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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special but a nice clean and quiet stay. Breakfast didn't have waffles or a lot of fruit, but had toast, cereal, muffins, yogurt, coffee, juice, oatmeal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel was convenient but could use a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026