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Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful lakeside retreat at Harbor Inn, where they can reconnect with nature while staying comfortably connected to the world

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Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel is on Lake Superior's shoreline, offering a scenic place to unwind. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and convenient self-parking. Past visitors often praise the impressive location.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio Suite, Harbour View, Lakeside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Grand Marais, Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel is on a lake. Sivertson Gallery and Cook County History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cook County Public Tennis Courts and Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and sledging. Visit our Grand Marais travel guide
Map
207 West Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

What's nearby

  • Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sivertson Gallery
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cook County Court House
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Voyageur Brewing Company
    2 min walk
  • Up Yonder
    17 min walk
  • Skyport Lodge & Raven Rock Grill
    15 min drive
  • Birch Terrace Supper Club
    8 min walk
  • My Sister's Place
    10 min walk

About this property

Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel

  • Hotel by the lake
  • Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews say great things about the location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
    • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Coffee/tea makers and heating

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1956
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive key retrieval information

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests will receive a text message with special check-in instructions 24 hours prior to their arrival.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March and April.

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps away from Lake Superior, Superior National Forest and Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center. Sivertson Gallery and Grand Marais Art Colony are just steps away.

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Reviews

Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and view of the harbor. We could walk to restaurants and gift shops, and out to the lighthouse from our hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and everything is walkable from this little location. I cannot wait to book another stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Even though the building is older, the owners were very nice, and the view was top tier.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakeview. Cute and best location. Good for the price and the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Quinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was old and needs some upgrades, but it was comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The balcony view was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

So nice to have a coffee shop in the parking lot! Loved being able to park for the night and walk everywhere. The rooms were so clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff! Centrally located. Beautiful lakeside view!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located in town, walking distance to the shops, and a delightful coffee shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view- staff so accommodating and room nice with extra neat little touches!! Would recommend the upper level facing the lake!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Great location in beautiful downtown Grand Marais - short walk to coffee, French bakery, restaurants and bars. Harbor across the street
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, and the view was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough for the price and you can not beat the location in Grand marais.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is run down. Great location. Nice view of harbor from second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location. Property walkable to restaurants and bars. View of Lake Superior. Hotel is old and dated, but clean. Plumbing not great, but beds are comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Service!

The staff solved a problem with great care and service! Thank you! We loved looking over the bay & and all the convenience of staying right in town!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ezabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the harbor was beautiful. The room was simple and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The view of the harbor from the deck of our room was outstanding : )
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's in a great location and super convenient. It's not a fancy place, but it was a peaceful spot and I slept wonderfully! The view of the Grand Marias harbor can't be beat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing and convenient to stores and restaurants. The room was updated and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Staff & service
Property was run down. Room had a distinct smell, maybe mold smell. Great location near shopping and beautiful water view. The bed was the best bed I have slept in away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Staff & service
This is an excellent location with easy check in although I did call to get help. Towels and bedding lush. The room was old and a little dingy. Shower was so so. Very soundproof compared to other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025