Along with a business centre, this smoke-free motel has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Motel Ely offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel Ely. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dorothy Molter Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a business centre.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a business centre
Steps from Superior National Forest and a 1-minute drive from Dorothy Molter Museum
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. Free self parking is available.
This Ely motel is smoke free.
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
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business centre
Accessibility
No lift
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
No pets 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily until 10:00 PM. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
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Motel Ely Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 611 reviews
10 - Excellent
396
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 611 reviews
8 - Good
167
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 611 reviews
6 - Okay
35
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 611 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 611 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim
9 Feb 2026
Clean and neat, hotel owner was super friendly!
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul and Pam
20 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet and the owners are very sweet!
Paul and Pam
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jorge
17 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, excellent location, great customer service, just amazing!
The room was very clean and the area was quiet. The staff were very friendly and gave me some great suggestions for exploring the area.
I was within walking distance of everything that I needed.
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
23 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, quiet, simple and reasonable price. And bonus points for the retro bathroom!
The room was spotless, as was the bathroom. Everything was in good working order, nothing missing. Well maintained. Simple, but it had what I needed. Would definitely stay there again
Nice and clean for the price. Only thing to pay attention to is the parking - tiny space, and depending on how things line up, may be a
Problem getting out.
The rooms are dated but very clean and beds comfortable.
Karola
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Debra
3 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The parking lot is way too small for the way. The slots are straight in. They should be angled. They only gave us one coffee for a two day stay and two of people. Although the check-in process was easy, there was no interaction between hotel management and guest for neither check in nor check out.
The owners and staff were super nice. The room was clean.
Levi
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jason A
8 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I'm not going to lie, when we pulled up, I was like, "Oh, no. What did I do?!" But the room was clean. The beds were comfortable, and it was mostly quiet.
Know that the parking lot is incredibly tight, so prepare your best parking skills.
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!
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.