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Aspen Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Place, Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hulu
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hulu
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hulu
Netflix
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hulu
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Grand Marais

Aspen Inn places you steps from Superior National Forest and within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Superior. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, a nightclub and free self-parking. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and a television in a common area. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and karaoke. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Grand Marais motel include Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff and North House Folk School.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cook County Court House - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • North Shore Health - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Aspen Inn

Motel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, karaoke, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Aspen Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Grand Marais motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Aspen Inn offers 30 accommodations with portable fans and blackout curtains. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Grand Marais motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

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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
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Discover and cash. Air conditioning is not provided. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Aspen Inn Grand Marais
Aspen Inn
Aspen Grand Marais
Aspen Inn Motel
Aspen Inn Grand Marais
Aspen Inn Motel Grand Marais

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aspen Inn?

Aspen Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Aspen Inn?

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

Does Aspen Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests speak well of the free continental breakfast here! Available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aspen Inn?

No, Aspen Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aspen Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aspen Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Aspen Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome staff,poor breakfast,old but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was adequate for the price. The air conditioner did not work, but they did have a fan in the room. I would recommend bringing your own fan as we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Satisfied for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was housed in the very old part of the inn. Rusty metal from old heating, old furniture, ragged carpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable but from what I’ hearing it’s gotten run down in the past several months and I would say that’s true. The building and rooms are in need of TLC and a careful eye for cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind of dumpy. It served as a place to spend the night but that was about it. We won't be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was filthy and the room smelled of must. The staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were adequate for a budget friendly trip. Pillows were not so comfortable. Bring your own.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Callie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We really liked the location. It was quiet and close to downtown and dining (walkable if you like to walk). The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was quite run down, but the important items (bed and bathroom) were clean. The bed was very comfortable. All in all, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was close to Grand Marais and all the tourist sites and shopping. It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Eer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cavin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
need updating asap
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fall Getaway to Grand Marais

Great value and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have used this Motel before with the same exceptional service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean simple rooms, nothing fancy. Free breakfast. Great value option! Friendly staff.
Fall colors on hiking trails
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

shelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and it was quiet and rooms very spacious and very clean. Very nice towels in the rooms. Would be nice if they offered apples, oranges or bananas for breakfast. The hot tub was not working.
Near the hotel, cute mushrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Restful sleep comfortable bed

King size bed was comfortable, and bathroom was newly remodeled clean. TV cable worked well. Fridge was actually cold and not noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an absolute turd. Should be shut down. Don’t even think about booking here, your better off sleeping in your car.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025