Northwoods Inn & Suites

Property class: 2.5

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A multi-story building with a flat roof and a series of windows.
A lobby with a staircase, wooden furniture, a lamp, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a desk with a lamp, and wall art.
A kitchen with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec

Explore the area

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1605 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, Superior National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Kitchenette

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

About the area

Ely

Northwoods Inn & Suites places you steps from Superior National Forest and within a 10-minute stroll of Dorothy Molter Museum. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Ely motel include Shagawa Lake and White Iron Lake.

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • International Wolf Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shagawa Lake - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort - 55 min drive - 77.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Britton's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frisky Otter - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Evergreen Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Northwoods Inn & Suites

Northwoods Inn & Suites offers its guests a vending machine and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Ely motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Northwoods Inn & Suites offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 46-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Comfort Plus Ely
Comfort Plus Motel
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Comfort Plus
Northwoods Inn & Suites Ely
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel Ely

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

Yep, Northwoods Inn & Suites has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwoods Inn & Suites on 6 Dec 2026 start from NZ$163, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

No, Northwoods Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

No, pets are not allowed.

Northwoods Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 279 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the easy check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Breakfast was very sparse.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is always clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable place to stay when we were in Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great simple breakfast, and clean facility!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was nice and extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out; friendly staff; clean quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great launchpad for BWCA exploration
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic motel, but really annoying they only run breakfast 6-8am. At least you could go till 9am at a minimum. The window in room 201 (farthest room at the end of the hall) doesn’t fullly lock properly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy as the check in. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Northwoods Inn was clean and staff were friendly. We enjoyed our room with a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022