Located in the heart of action, Great Northern Motel offers a lively atmosphere with continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and Wolfs Den Bar and Grill for lunch or dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi while unwinding at the bar or billiards/pool table.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free breakfast
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Pet friendly
Main amenities (7)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
24-hour front desk
Arcade/game room
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Snowmobiling
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is $120
$120
includes taxes & fees
$109 per night
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Room options
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Showing 4 of 4 rooms
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub
Highlights
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
400 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
400 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
400 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
Wolf's Den - 6 min walk
Around The Corner Pub - 13 min walk
The Pines Restaurant - 15 min walk
Gateway Lodge - 13 min drive
Liberty Way Tap House - 2 min drive
About this property
Great Northern Hotel
When visiting Mercer, Great Northern Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Wolfs Den Bar and Grill, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
80 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Snowmobiling
Pool table
Sledding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
ATM/banking
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Wolfs Den Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Northern Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Great Northern Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like snowmobiling. Great Northern Hotel also has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, Wolfs Den Bar and Grill offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Great Northern Hotel like?
Great Northern Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Grand Portage Lake and 14 minutes' walk from Mercer Depot Museum.
Great Northern Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Great hotel
What a great hotel to stay at has a great on site restaurant.Had a blast staying there will be back
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Fun place 3rd time been there
janette
janette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Was a nice quiet vacation, I loved waking up and looking out at the lake ,was so serene to hear the loons every morning!
Misty
Misty, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2024
Right on the water great dinning and the food at this property is very good and fair prices
Shawn
Shawn, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Was surprisingly nice for the price. Spacious rooms, clean bathrooms, comfy beds. Better than I anticipated.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2024
Just a short day for us from what I can see looks like a wonderful area to come back to
Peggy
Peggy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Staff were very friendly and helpful - room was big and nice - continental breakfast was very good - carpet in room could use a bit of cleaning.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2024
The stay was pleasant and amenities were very good.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
pleasent stay..i would use their service again..
ive stayed several times before..and plan to do so again,as need arises!!
gerald
gerald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
I enjoyed my stay very much. I had a room with a lake view which was beautiful! The staff was very friendly and the room was very comfortable and clean!
Mary Jo
Mary Jo, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
Everything was good except we had a room on the second floor and there was no elevator. The stairs were long and kind of scary. The restaurant and bar at the motel were great. Food very good. Breakfast was good at the motel.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Haven’t been back in years and was so happy to see the improvements they had made!
sam
sam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2022
Great stay!
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Pet-friendly is good. Free breakfast could be improved. Cleaning staff friendly and does a good job.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
Very well kept clean and nice
kevin
kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2023
Great Stay
We always have a great stay here. The service is friendly and the bar/restaurant is great!
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2023
Nice place, good restaurant.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2023
A perfect place to stay in Northern Wisconsin!
David
David, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2024
Good night
It was pretty good. Maybe a better breakfast and the paddle boats were not in great shape
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2023
Great location on the lake
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2023
Easy to find and relaxing
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Fine experience
joseph
joseph, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2023
Great older hotel. Service was wonderful!!
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2022
Convenient for snowmobiling and restaurant and bar at property
james
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2022
Loved the Beautiful small Lake & the 4 Loons that we watched. Food at the Restarant was exceptional ! Would definitely stay again !