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Motel Ely

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Superior National Forest

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Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Basic Room, Multiple Beds
Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Explore the area

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1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Vermilion
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the area

Ely

At Motel Ely you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Superior National Forest and within 20 minutes of Dorothy Molter Museum. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a business centre. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this Ely motel include Lake Vermilion and Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • International Wolf Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • North American Bear Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Vermilion - 30 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kwazy Wabbitt - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Motel Ely

Motel with free parking, steps from Superior National Forest
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. Free self parking is available.

This Ely motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Motel Ely offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel Ely?

Motel Ely offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Ely?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on 25 Dec 2025 start from NZ$171.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Motel Ely?

Yep, Motel Ely has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel Ely?

No, Motel Ely does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel Ely?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Motel Ely?

No, pets are not allowed.

Motel Ely Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 582 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

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

Basically, a good stay.

The only real concerns were the hot water taking a long time to heat up and the noise level was occasionally loud with a couple of our meighbors.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel right on the main road in Ely. Check in was easy and the owner was welcoming and recommended a couple of nearby restaurants. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It was a nice, quiet place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool, 60s motel vibe. Very clean & comfortable, owner was super friendly & helpful with our questions about the Mesabi Trail & local dining options. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Moke

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness
Great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are dated but very clean and beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally, Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We appreciated the convenient location of this motel, right on a main road in town. Several restaurants and shops are in walking distance. We parked on the street as the motel's parking area is tight, and our full size pickup didn't have enough room to maneuver. Our room was small but very clean and efficiently organized. The internet and TV service worked well. The office is not staffed later in the evening, but communication was good. The motel does not have a restaurant or breakfast service, but the room has a refrigerator and microwave. No ice machine on site, but the gas station across the road likely sells ice. The property does not have any common areas -- no lounge or seating area in the lobby. We were not planning to spend a lot of time here, so this worked for us. Staff was friendly and helpful at checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean, bed was comfortable. Looks old from the outside but room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nette Motelbesitzerin mit wertvollen Tipps für Gastro und Kanutrip! Motel schon etwas in die Tage gekommen aber sauber und funktional. Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner/operator very nice. Room was spacious & nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, it had a fridge & coffee maker, and the bathroom was spacious. I was there for one night and Motel Ely was perfect for.a one night stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

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

nice time

handsome older motel,very good shape,staff helpful,clean,quiet,has personality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here. Very friendly. Comfortable bed. All was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were really friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, clean accommodations, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The only downfall was the lack of parking, especially for those pulling a boat. We understand, though, that is not something they could control.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025