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A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors. - Great Northern Hotel (Mercer)
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying sports. - Great Northern Hotel (Mercer)
A motel with a long building, a parking lot, and a lake in the background. - Great Northern Hotel (Mercer)
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table. - Great Northern Hotel (Mercer)
A calm lake with boats on the shore, surrounded by trees and a clear sky. - Great Northern Hotel (Mercer)
Consider a stay at Great Northern Hotel and take advantage of 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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A wooden interior with a freestanding bathtub, a 'LOVE' sign, and a small plant.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mercer is home to Great Northern Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area and Moose Lake State Natural Area, while Mercer Depot Museum and Little Bohemia Lodge are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snow tubing, sledding, and snowshoeing. Visit our Mercer travel guide
Map
5070 N Highway 51, Mercer, WI, 54547

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with a ski trail.
    Indianhead Mountain
    49 min drive - 45.5 miles
  • Grand Portage Lake
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mercer Depot Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake of the Torches Casino
    22 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    41 min drive - 39.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beaver Resort
    14 min drive
  • Around The Corner Pub
    13 min walk
  • Beaver Lodge
    8 min drive
  • Muskies Bar & Grill
    13 min walk
  • Liberty Way Tap House
    2 min drive

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

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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?

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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Reviews

Great Northern Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 505 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the lake and comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect northwoods establishment. Great bar/restaurant and atmosphere. It’s not a new hotel, but it’s perfect for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there many times to ATV. It is right on the trail the bar and the food there is great and the gas station is right next-door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the convenient location and having a restaurant and bar right onsite. The prime rib was excellant and a great value. Will stay here everytime we are in the Mercer area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt safe, friendly staff. There was a tv, but small. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was included, it was minimal mostly packaged goods no cooked food. Good place if you are just passing through
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's ok. Over priced for what it is. The rooms were clean the staff at the restaurant were horrible but the food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Bar/restaurant was amazing. Awesome staff for hotel and bar. Would recommend this play.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely in need of an update. ..the room was actually cleaner than the lobby, which is odd. What saved it was th bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always amazing when staying there. Awesome snowmobile destination they have everything you need and the perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub is cool and the food is amazing in the wolf den bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was disappointing. No waffles or waffle maker. The beds were not comfortable at all. It didn't feel that clean. The hot tub looked disgusting. We paid for the upgraded room, which really was not all that updated. We walked to the other end of a hotel and there was a musty scent in the not updated part. It was overall just okay but I don't think I'd come back. The one positive thing was there was room for trailer parking and the four wheeler trail was right in the parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was grab and go things, very simple but lots of choices, room was clean with lots of added touches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot, perfect location for a weekend on the trails up North
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel but the rooms have new carpet and paint and are roomy. Bathroom had fresh tile and a newer tub. room had a nice view of a small lake. The included breakfast was strictly continental. There is a restaurant on the premises but we didn’t eat there. Prices were high for what u get but it was summer and there wasn’t much else available so the pricing might be in line with the market. We would stay here again, more likely in Winter for a ski trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was clean and nice. Breakfast was awesome. Loved room service until 10pm. Views are great. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was pleasant and amenities were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay, room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We always have a great stay here. The service is friendly and the bar/restaurant is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right on the water great dinning and the food at this property is very good and fair prices
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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