Located in Ely, Motel Ely is just steps from Superior National Forest and a 1-minute drive from Dorothy Molter Museum. .This motel is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Lake Vermilion.
Motel with free parking, steps from Superior National Forest
Motel Ely offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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 elevators
Property is also known as
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Motel Ely Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 501 reviews
10 - Excellent
317
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 501 reviews
8 - Good
144
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 501 reviews
6 - Okay
30
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 501 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 501 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
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
8/10 Good
Terry
7 Mar 2025
Quite comfortable and no complaints. The fact that there are no phones is no big deal. For the bargain price, this is an excellent choice.
The parking was a little problem. We have a pickup truck and fitting that into unit number 5 was a problem. After unloading we just parked in the street, No problem, the motel is on a corner so there are two streets to park on and because it was winter the motel owner made sure we parked on the correct side of the street .thank you.
Wayne
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Jacob
Travelled with group
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall a good place to stay clean and comfortable
Jacob
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Scott
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not a new place, but we've stayed here numerous times over the years. It's a tad dated but clean and convenient to Ely explorations. The parking lot is a bit cramped though, especially when people park pickups in it. Comfortable beds and small town homey character.
Small, modest rooms but surprisingly clean and well-kept. I slept well and bathroom was very clean. Owners have done a nice job updating this older property. Good value. Several good food options just 5 min away.
I am originally from Ely. I have stayed at many places there…. But this was my first time there. I was pleasantly surprised at the room. First of all… it was clean ! The bed was comfortable…. The water pressure was awesome and there was plenty of hot water ! Also had a microwave and a refrigerator…. Plus a coffee maker.
I would stay here again…..
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Tom, Bessemer
Travelled with group
16 Oct 2024
It is clean, small, somewhat dated, and toilet is extremely low. Suitable for short stays.