Motel Ely
Motel in Ely, MN
1 queen bed
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this motel
Motel with free parking, steps from Superior National Forest
Along with a business center, this smoke-free motel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas.
Motel Ely offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
Along with a business center, this smoke-free motel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas.
Motel Ely offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Map of Ely, MN
Available Rooms
Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen
Sleeps 4
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Basic Room, Multiple Beds
3 Queen
Sleeps 6
+
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££££
Reviews
2.5
I am originally from Ely. I have stayed at many places there…. But this was my first time there. I was pleasantly surprised at the room. First of all… it was clean ! The bed was comfortable…. The water pressure was awesome and there was plenty of hot water ! Also had a microwave and a refrigerator…. Plus a coffee maker.
I would stay here again…..
2.5
It was wonderful
2.0
It was a nice little motel from the 40s in good condition
2.5
Very nice. A little dated, but clean and comfortable with all the amenities. We would definitely stay here again.
2.5
The owner was awesome!
2.5
Perfect for our needs. Had three queen bed's for me and the four girls. Very clean rooms with plenty of towels. Comfortable bed's. Microwave, mini fridge. We were able to open windows for fresh air. Was nice weather. Very close to Voyager Park. Very walkable safe town with lots of cool shops. Owners were very accommodating. Definitely would recommend.
5.0
We loved staying at Hotel Ely! They have screen doors so you can actually have your door open to enjoy the beautiful weather. Shops and dining are easily walkable.
2.5
I was in Ely for just 2 nights for hiking and eating, best restaurants up there and I have some favorites. The owner was friendly and suggested a trail I could manage, I am fat and out of shape. She also told me about a local favorite restaurant. Motel was clean. Good water pressure and air conditioning. I will return
5.0
This is now one of my favorite motels. The staff was friendly and the room was extremely clean. After 6 days on the boundary waters this place was comfortable with a welcoming warm shower…however, you do need to bring a hairdryer.
5.0
Great staff, very helpful with dining options, things to do etc. Nice location at the end of downtown.
5.0
We were going to drive down to the local beach to have a little bon fire and the owners GAVE us firewood & matches. How NICE is that?!
5.0
A really nice comfortable place to stay before departing to the boundary waters! Definitely recommend!
5.0
Very good experience except for parking space - very limited. Parked on street, which the hostess let us know might be best. We appreciated her honesty.
5.0
This hotel is a throwback to the 50s. I remember the hotels that you stayed in then you pulled up to the door, walked into the room, unpacked everything and your car was right there waiting for you the next morning. The rooms were extremely clean and although looked like the 50s, they had all been redone with new carpet and fixtures. They still had the wallpaper border around the top of the walls. The owner was wonderful when we checked in and gave us all the information we needed for dining out for breakfast and dinner. Her recommendations were right on. If we are ever in Ely again we will definitely stay at this motel.
4.0
Service was very friendly and the location was good for downtown access.
5.0
The location is convenient and the staff was very helpful and friendly. And reasonably priced.
5.0
The parking lot was a little small but manageable.
4.0
Good value.
5.0
I can not wait to stay at the Ely Motel again. This place was the cleanest I have ever been to. The room was so cute. We absolutely loved it. I drove from about 8 hours away and they went above and beyond to help me get checked in a tad bit early. Extremely friendly. Loved the place!!!
3.0
The staff was wonderful, but outlets and a lamp did not work, and the toilet was too low for comfort in getting up, as an elderly person.
5.0
Perfect place to spend the night before going into the boundary waters Liked that they allowed dogs
4.0
When I booked, I didn't expect much although reading reviews that said the property was clean, was my biggest reason I considered Motel Ely. We had to book a three-bed room; the price was the same as for a one-bed so I went ahead & did that; it wasn't a problem. The bathroom was clean. There was NO service while we were staying & I'm not sure if that had been stated in the information on the Expedia site. As crazy as it may sound, I banged my toes into the bed frames many times because the supports stick out & having just had surgery two weeks ago for a toe injury, I was annoyed. IF you are a family booking into Motel Ely, thinking three Q-size beds is a great help, please know the room has ONE TV in the room with two beds but the channels are pretty sketchy; good thing we always have reading material & our laptops; lighting was minimal. There really are no other "amenities." As for being close to the Wolf and Bear Centers, they are & there is a park nearby. There are several restaurants on the main road but if you're not interested in bar food, be forewarned. We found ONE place for breakfast on Friday morning. No one in the office was around much to help answer questions; they had very few attractions to recommend; few advertisements for them. There is a gas station across the street. It's an old property; the parking lot can barely accommodate today's vehicles so if you're pulling a boat, plan on parking on the street.
4.0
Feels like an old-school "motor inn" 😃.
Rooms are small and very basic, but they have beds and clean bathrooms (the bathroom was updated and nicer than expected!). Air-conditioning, TV, fridge & coffee pot!
In Ely, if all you want to do is lounge in a room, this is maybe not the place for you. But if you just want a clean, quiet place to sleep & clean up, this is perfect!
Plus, I asked for recommendations for places to eat breakfast & dinner. I was given several recommendations for each. We stayed on the list and all places were fabulous!!!
We had a great stay!!
5.0
Very lovely little motel. Absolutely wonderful staff. We will for sure be back.
2.5
Friendly service, great location and excellent rate!
5.0
Clean, quiet, in good repair, and friendly desk staff. Perfect!
5.0
Cleaned, comfortable and convenient. No frills and the price is right
2.5
No frills motel, conveniently located, super friendly staff. Safe for solo traveler.
5.0
Very friendly and accommodating staff
4.0
Property was close to everything. The only thing I didn't like was parking lot was too small, especially when large vehicles are parked.
5.0
Staff was very friendly and accommodating, and rooms were clean. Will absolutely be staying again.
2.5
Nice stop- staff was very friendly. Enjoyed it
5.0
Great Motel, very clean.
2.5
The staff worked endlessly to make sure we were satisfied with our stay!! A+ Services!!
5.0
Quaint facility.
2.5
This little motel was dated but one of the cleanest rooms we have ever stayed in. Shower was amazing. Bed was comfortable. Check in was wonderful. Lady was so friendly, helpful and gave amazing suggestion for breakfast. We felt so very safe at this motel. Room was very tiny but wonderful.
5.0
Very clean, met all of my needs and very reasonable in price. Good people.
5.0
Parking is terrible but everything else is top notch!
3.0
There was no phone in the room and with no international phone plan we were left without communication. Bathroom was small and watery was cold. Expensive rate did not match property.
5.0
Very clean and comfortable. Old, but homey. Would for sure stay here again
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Ely?
The average price for a rental in Ely is £122 per night. This rental is £26 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Motel Ely. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Motel Ely pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Motel Ely?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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