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Motel Ely

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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, North American Bear Center
    ‪4 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
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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
Air-conditioning
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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

  • 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
  • White Iron Lake - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Little Long Lake - 14 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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

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 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$176.67, 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.

Reviews

Motel Ely Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 579 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

cute little locally owned motel

We stayed at Motel Ely for a couple of nights while on a quick sightseeing trip to Ely. Even though the motel is right on the Main thoroughfare through town, it is quiet. Ownership is friendly and always helpful. I always prefer the Mom and Pop motels and this one gets 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location happen to be there in the night at the local farmers market in craft fair was going on walkable to all where all the bars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

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

Good Location to Enjoy Ely

Motel Ely has had nice updates to he bathroom and other areas. The ownership is very present, pleasant and extremely helpful. There are beautiful flower planters around the property. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

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

Great location

Check-in was flawless. Bed was comfortable. Room was dated but comfortable and clean. Parking was a little scary because space is confining.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was OK
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary, Pequot Lakes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and quiet. Owner was very helpful and sweet! Would stay there again, lived the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a small motel it is quiet, clean and easy access. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Comfortable room

We never saw anyone from the office. Check in was done by leaving instructions with a key. This was not a problem for us Would have preferred a later check out than 10:00. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved this place and would definitely stay again! Owner was very friendly and helpful. Only complaint was the strong smell of fragrance which we guessed was maybe carpet powder because it didn’t really dissipate despite us trying to air it out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

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

2/10 Terrible

Glen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible Experience

Your website gave this hotel a very favorable rating. My wife and I felt it was the worst hotel that we have ever used. The room smelled musty/smoky/dirty/undesirable! It was 11:00 PM when we arrived. Fortunately, the front desk person left the room key in a mailbox by the front door to the office. We would have left immediately, but there are few options in Ely, MN, and the nearest reasonably sized town is 50+ miles away. We booked 2 nights, but told the front desk person that we were not coming back for night 2. On a 1-10 scale, we would give it a 1, at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

skip

Always friendly, always clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique fixtures. Always a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Special touch was the coffee pot was ready to go in the morning!! Super clean Other than the guests that sat at the patio table giving the rest of us the stink eye, perfect!!! Their problem, not mine!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, will return. Within walking distance of the downtown and shopping. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Good

Really helpful and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Islay

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We received a warm welcome from the owner who chatted away about what was going on in town, places to eat & things to do. Our room was spotless & bed comfy. We loved Ely, the Wolf & Bear Centers & perusing the shops of Sheridan Street. I even had a dip at Semer’s Beach on recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and super friendly staff. It was walkable to all of downtown Ely. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I feel it was pretty expensive for a small room and being a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyone was very nice and it was clean. It just hadn’t been updated in a long time. The bathroom layout is awkward.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman at the front desk was so friendly! Made us feel like family and the room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025