Motel Ely

Motel within easy reach of Superior National Forest

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Motel Ely, nestled near the breathtaking Superior National Forest, offers a tranquil retreat with in-room WiFi and free self parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cable TV service
$89 nightly
$99 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • Superior National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • International Wolf Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • North American Bear Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Vermilion - 30 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Motel Ely

Enjoy your visit to Ely with a stay at Motel Ely. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily until 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Budget Host Motel Ely
Budget Host Ely
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Budget Host Motel Ely

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel Ely offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel Ely does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Motel Ely?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Motel Ely?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel Ely?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Motel Ely and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Superior National Forest (1-min walk), Dorothy Molter Museum (0.8 mi), and Lake Vermilion (18.7 mi).

What's the area around Motel Ely like?

Motel Ely is a short 1-minute walk from Superior National Forest and 16 minutes' walk from Dorothy Molter Museum.

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Motel Ely Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Staff provided excellent dining recommendations and were very helpful with local restaurant information. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, quiet, simple and reasonable price. And bonus points for the retro bathroom!
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an excellent stay.
Russ, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In the main road of ely where all the restaurants, theatre etc are present. Rooms are clean. Owner is super friendly and helpful. She helped suggesting us with few hikes which are good in the winter/snow and also gave us food suggestions. Rooms are pretty clean and sufficient for travel days. the internet speed was very good without any issues. It’s an old motel but well maintained.
akash, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable!
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff, clean accommodations, quiet.
Manuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are dated but very clean and beds comfortable.
Karola, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice property but too expensive for a small motel.
Garret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cool, 60s motel vibe. Very clean & comfortable, owner was super friendly & helpful with our questions about the Mesabi Trail & local dining options. Would definitely stay here again!
Ruth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious rooms. Easy parking. Friendly staff.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable.
Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room nice beds
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a great stay. Solid food options within walking distance and we were able to ride to the start of the Mesabi Trail.
Gregory, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an older motel right on the main road in Ely. Check in was easy and the owner was welcoming and recommended a couple of nearby restaurants. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It was a nice, quiet place to spend the night.
Ron, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was clean, it had a fridge & coffee maker, and the bathroom was spacious. I was there for one night and Motel Ely was perfect for.a one night stopover.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

For a small motel it is quiet, clean and easy access. Staff was very nice.
Cameron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room with everything we needed for our stay (ie: microwave, fridge, soap/shampoo/lotion, coffee, etc.). Convennient parking with easy access to downtown areas & local actvities. Quiet evening with outdoor seating and near full moon. Friendly, kind, knowledgeable owners.
Henry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful stay here. Very friendly. Comfortable bed. All was fantastic.
Joan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Owner/operator very nice. Room was spacious & nice.
Ellen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice people
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice time

handsome older motel,very good shape,staff helpful,clean,quiet,has personality
gregory, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very quaint and quiet. Owner was very helpful and sweet! Would stay there again, lived the location!
Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room Easy parking
Dennis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was clean, bed was comfortable. Looks old from the outside but room was very nice.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great for the money !
Doug, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very spacious and clean room. Beds were comfortable.
Katherine, 2-night trip