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Aspen Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Place, Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Aspen Inn

Motel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior
This smoke-free motel features a nightclub, coffee/tea in a common area and a TV in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Aspen Inn offers 30 accommodations with portable fans and blackout curtains. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Grand Marais motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Aspen Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Superior. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a nightclub.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • Guests speak favourably about the value of their stay and the breakfast
  • Steps from Superior National Forest and 6 minutes on foot from Lake Superior
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, karaoke, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Aspen Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Grand Marais motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 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. Guests should know that cats live at this property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
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.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Aspen Inn Grand Marais
Aspen Inn
Aspen Grand Marais
Aspen Inn Motel
Aspen Inn Grand Marais
Aspen Inn Motel Grand Marais

Aspen Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was filthy and the room smelled of must. The staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were adequate for a budget friendly trip. Pillows were not so comfortable. Bring your own.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Callie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We really liked the location. It was quiet and close to downtown and dining (walkable if you like to walk). The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was quite run down, but the important items (bed and bathroom) were clean. The bed was very comfortable. All in all, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was close to Grand Marais and all the tourist sites and shopping. It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Eer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cavin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
need updating asap
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fall Getaway to Grand Marais

Great value and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have used this Motel before with the same exceptional service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean simple rooms, nothing fancy. Free breakfast. Great value option! Friendly staff.
Fall colors on hiking trails
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

shelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and it was quiet and rooms very spacious and very clean. Very nice towels in the rooms. Would be nice if they offered apples, oranges or bananas for breakfast. The hot tub was not working.
Near the hotel, cute mushrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Restful sleep comfortable bed

King size bed was comfortable, and bathroom was newly remodeled clean. TV cable worked well. Fridge was actually cold and not noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an absolute turd. Should be shut down. Don’t even think about booking here, your better off sleeping in your car.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good place to stay that’s just outside downtown Grand Marais
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cycling the Forest Roads

It was great home base to head out cycling on the Arrow Head. Excellent value and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025