Aspen Inn

Property class: 2

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A lodge with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and string lights.
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

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, Cook County Court House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sivertson Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(81 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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.

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cook County Court House - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sivertson Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Up Yonder - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Aspen Inn

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 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 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Aspen Inn?

As of 20 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aspen Inn on 21 Oct 2026 start from NZ$205, 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 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. 217 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place when traveling to stop and sleep,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet room. Good location, excellent friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room overall was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, simple place. Decent breakfast. Helpful staff. No coffeemaker or micro in room, which I'm kinda used to. Close to grand marais.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean room, comfortable bed, room/motel area was quiet. It's right on Hwy 61, on the edge of town away from all the tourist commotion.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and had the necessities. There aren’t many frills with the hotel but it’s an okay place to stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time that we visit Grand Marais. The rooms are always very clean and the staff is super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were very clean. Plenty of hot water in the shower, Bed was decent and pillows better than average. Nice being able park right outside the room. I enjoyed my stay and will be a repeat guest next time I am up on the North Shore
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
This is a budget hotel, with very few amenities. Breakfast was minimal and coffee was terrible. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little town Grand Marais
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine for the one night we stayed: the room was clean, the bed comfortable. I liked the end second floor room facing the nice trees. We didn't use the breakfast, so I can't comment on that. It was a nice location for being quiet, and not too far from downtown. The staff were friendly. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value. Good location just outside Grand Marais. Family suite had 2 rooms and slept 6, which was what we needed. Person at the desk was friendly and personable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room could use some TLC. Everything was clean but could use a few finishing touches to make it a bit nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was incredibly helpful and friendly. An older building but very clean, especially the bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. Excellent price. Just minutes from North House folk school. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The property was a little run down older units
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was just ok. Property needs some maintenance..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Could have new mattresses and pillows. Pool and hot tub were not available. Mold along the floor by the bath tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes the room was clean and the staff nice to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hair dryer was throwing sparks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was fine, but the upkeep of the property seems to be lacking. The breakfast options were minimal, and the coffee tasted like a new pot had not been made in several days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I liked the convenience of my room right by the door where my car was parked, so no stairs. I didn't like that Expedia said that they have an indoor pool but they do not have one on-site. We were able to get a pass to use the pool at the Aspen Lodge down the street. Also the beds are terribly hard, luckily we were only there for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Bed was comfortable. Air conditioner barely worked. I was in two separate rooms two different nights. Carpet was stained and icky in both rooms. Cord on the hairdryer was filthy. I would stay here again if I had to but I wouldn’t go out of my way or recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Entry doors, windows, air conditioner and comforter all need updating. Freshening up paint will make it more appealing. Weeds and outdoor light posts make the property look terribly run down. Like the newer sink and toilet and tv. The staff are VERY nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s definitely not worth the price tag per night. AC units in the room but don’t work, uncomfortable beds and nearly nonexistent pillows. Could use a major upgrade to justify the expense.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The cleanliness of the room was in question with the fact that no dusting was done!! Also there should be extra blankets in the room as well!! Staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026