Motel Ely

Motel within easy reach of Superior National Forest

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December 2025

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January 2026

Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Free parking

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

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 5 - Dec 6

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Tomorrow

Dec 5 - Dec 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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About the neighborhood

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
White Iron Lake - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
Lake Vermilion - 30 min drive - 32.8 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
‪Kwazy Wabbitt - ‬16 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

Fee & policy details

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.

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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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Oct 20, 2025

The room was clean and comfortable!

Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 25, 2025

Super friendly staff, clean accommodations, quiet.

Manuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 5, 2025

The rooms are dated but very clean and beds comfortable.

Karola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 25, 2025

Very clean and comfortable.

Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2025

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

8/10 Very good

Aug 29, 2025

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

Aug 26, 2025

Had a wonderful stay here. Very friendly. Comfortable bed. All was fantastic.

Joan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 30, 2025

Owner/operator very nice. Room was spacious & nice.

Ellen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

For a small motel it is quiet, clean and easy access. Staff was very nice.

Cameron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 27, 2025

nice time

handsome older motel,very good shape,staff helpful,clean,quiet,has personality

gregory, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 4, 2025

It was all fine and a fair price.

Jerome, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 30, 2025

Was clean, bed was comfortable. Looks old from the outside but room was very nice.

Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 29, 2025

Clean room Easy parking

Dennis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 5, 2025

Very quaint and quiet. Owner was very helpful and sweet! Would stay there again, lived the location!

Mary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 23, 2025

Basically, a good stay.

The only real concerns were the hot water taking a long time to heat up and the noise level was occasionally loud with a couple of our meighbors.

Sylvia, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 26, 2025

They were really friendly and informative

Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2025

Very spacious and clean room. Beds were comfortable.

Katherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2025

It was great for the money !

Doug, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 9, 2025

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.

Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 7, 2025

Clean comfortable and super friendly staff. It was walkable to all of downtown Ely. Would definitely stay there again.

Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 4, 2025

Clean

Jon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 7, 2025

Good Location to Enjoy Ely

Motel Ely has had nice updates to he bathroom and other areas. The ownership is very present, pleasant and extremely helpful. There are beautiful flower planters around the property. We would stay there again.

WILLIAM, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 10, 2025

cute little locally owned motel

We stayed at Motel Ely for a couple of nights while on a quick sightseeing trip to Ely. Even though the motel is right on the Main thoroughfare through town, it is quiet. Ownership is friendly and always helpful. I always prefer the Mom and Pop motels and this one gets 5 stars.

James, 2-night trip