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Motel Ely

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Superior National Forest

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Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel Ely sits near Superior National Forest, offering travelers a peaceful escape with practical amenities like in-room WiFi and free self parking. Previous guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff who enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is RM381
RM420 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • 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
  • White Iron Lake - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Little Long Lake - 14 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Antlers Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Northern Grounds - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Motel Ely

Motel near Superior National Forest
Located close to Dorothy Molter Museum, Motel Ely provides a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Motel Ely boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Adventure Inn

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The price is RM377
RM439 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Ely pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Ely?

As of 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Ely on 3 Nov 2025 start from RM 380.97, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Motel Ely?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel Ely?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Motel Ely?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Motel Ely located?

Situated in Ely, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Superior National Forest and Dorothy Molter Museum. Lake Vermilion is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) away.

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Motel Ely Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 572 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, clean accommodations, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms. Easy parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay. Solid food options within walking distance and we were able to ride to the start of the Mesabi Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was adequate, the unit was a little loud, but it did its job. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner/operator very nice. Room was spacious & nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here. Very friendly. Comfortable bed. All was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean, bed was comfortable. Looks old from the outside but room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a small motel it is quiet, clean and easy access. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness
Great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were really friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and quiet. Owner was very helpful and sweet! Would stay there again, lived the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and clean room. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location happen to be there in the night at the local farmers market in craft fair was going on walkable to all where all the bars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and super friendly staff. It was walkable to all of downtown Ely. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

skip

Always friendly, always clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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