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Motel Ely

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A room with two beds, wooden walls, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A motel sign with the name 'Motel Ely' and a flower bed with various flowers in front.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A room with two beds, wooden paneling on the walls, a lamp on the nightstand, and a chair.
A hotel room with wooden panel walls, a stone accent wall, two beds with patterned quilts, a single chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Explore the area

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1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, Superior National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, wooden paneling on the walls, a lamp on the nightstand, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with wooden panel walls, a stone accent wall, two beds with patterned quilts, a single chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Shagawa Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 54 min drive - 76.5 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Britton's Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Frisky Otter - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Evergreen Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel Ely

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on 14 Nov 2026 start from NZ$179, 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. 443 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 680 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was clean, parking is tight but works. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a convenient location, very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice property, clean and quiet. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and helpful staff, clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older motel style lodging showing its age, but very clean and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good price, in town, great location. Staff very friendly and responsive to requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was very clean. Staff was very friendly and gave good tips on places to eat and things to do in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room rooms, friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean, comfortable room at a reasonable price. We just needed a quick stop for one night. The fridge and AC were appreciated. Would stay here again. The owner was very kind and helpful, especially ensuring that we wanted to stay in spite of recent fires in the area. We enjoyed our stay in Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The motel was lovely and close to our destination. Staff was friendly and helpful. We recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely little motel with retro charm. Enjoyed a clean room and comfortable beds in a well-maintained facility. Not much fancy here, but an easy location in a cute town, and it suited our "up north" visit super well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent pre camping staging spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A fun retro 1-night stay. The motel owner was extremely helpful in recommending places to go in town, provided relevant information about the nearby wildfires, and for the price, it was great. 10/10!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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I enjoyed the staff and the motel is cute and clean. It was old and not updated for convenience, comfort and our electronics, but quaint and an unusual experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Basic room in an older building. Nice small motel in a beautiful wilderness town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Classic motel out of the 60's (maybe 50's). If you expect more than that...you'll be disappointed. We, however love that vibe reminding us of roadtrips with our families growing up. Gracious staff who have a strong commitment to Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our 2 night stay. Within walking distance to anything in town. Owners are amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean and neat, hotel owner was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This place is our favorite place to stay in Ely and it should be yours too! The owners are beyond wonderful! The accommodations are the best in Ely! It's our home away from home...Clean rooms! Great beds and pillows! Thank you again for a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome Host!!! Great pre BWCA start!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean, quiet and the owners are very sweet!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, excellent location, great customer service, just amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024