With a stay at The Shoreline Inn, you'll be centrally located in Grand Marais, steps from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. .This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Grand Marais Art Colony and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cook County Court House.
What's nearby
Grand Marais Art Colony - 6 min walk
Cook County Court House - 10 min walk
Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 12 min walk
Pincushion Mountain - 5 min drive
Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 7 min drive
Getting around
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 156 min drive
Restaurants
Voyageur Brewing Company - 5 min walk
Birch Terrace Supper Club - 11 min walk
Java Moose - 5 min walk
Angry Trout Cafe - 6 min walk
Gun Flint Tavern - 2 min walk
About this property
The Shoreline Inn
Beachside fun near Grand Marais Art Colony
The Shoreline Inn offers 29 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Grand Marais hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Shoreline Inn.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, microwave in a common area, and a vending machine. 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 public transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Family friendly
Fridge
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Outdoors
Beachfront location
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
5 steps to reach property
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
Romance packages available
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Portable fan
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Hulu
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Phone
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards, and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
Shoreline Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel
The Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I was hesitant about booking because of other reviews. Because we were there in the fall we didn't need air conditioning so no idea if that works. Carpet in room was not the cleanest. Beds and bathroom were clean and everything else was clean. I will stay there again. Loved the view.
This hotel serviced our needs excellently. You can’t beat the location next to the lake and businesses. We enjoyed the morning sunrises with easy access to the deck. We could have enjoyed them from the room but chose the deck. The deck is also a great place to meet and chit chat with others who are staying. We had a bonfire one night. This is not a fancy hotel and things are outdated - but we aren’t fancy people. No complaints on cleanliness. Breakfast served its purpose.
This hotel need a complete renovation.
The only positive things were the location and free parking. Also had WiFi.
Our room didn’t even have soap in the room. The room was super hot and couldn’t adjust the temperature! Had to use a fan in the window. The view would have been spectacular but the outside of the windows were filthy.
We have stayed at other hotels by the Grand Marais Hotel Company, but this was our first stay at the Shoreline Inn. IMHO, this the best value for pet friendly lodging in town. It is no frills as far as the furnishings, tvs etc. But the location is spectacular and I really appreciate they allow pets. Everything was clean and the room was spacious. What we spent for two nights was easily less than one night at another property was that would not allow pets. The patio and beach are amazing. And the staff was very friendly and helpful. We are already planning our next stay.
Katie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Kyle
Travelled with partner
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Had no parking spot as the lot was full. Heat did not work and it was 40 degrees outside in the night. Nice staff though
This is a great location, but it is an old property. Best price in area but pay more and stay somewhere newer at at the very least kept up better
Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Gary
1 Oct 2024
We were not Happy
Windows foggy so that you can’t see out to the lake also cracked all full length full of moisture
Also window on our ground floor room could not be locked anybody could have gotten in to our room just by raising the window up from the outside. The girl at the desk even tried and could not lock the window.
The property is in disrepair… lake view window was opaque. No air conditioning, just baseboard heat units. Just a box fan. Staff friendly, but powerless. Only good feature is back deck area with chairs for lakeside view. Fire place but of course, no wood. Shower head terrific for someone 4’ tall. Breakfast was coffee, toast and packaged cereal. Only one key per room even for two guests.
The Shoreline needs massive capital improvements. My room that lacked a screen. The sink stopper was broken. The TV does not get standard network programming only streaming services. That’s a problem. Lack of convenient and numerous outlets was also an issue. I only had 1 chair. rather than 2 which is customary. The bath tub lacked a tub mat. I could have fallen quite easily had I not brought shower sandals.And during my showers the water would run cold for no apparent reason. I will definitely not be staying there again.
We have stayed here over the past four years and always have a good experience here. The breakfasts are always good and filling. Very easy to move round to the lake and other places.
Dianne
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lakeview
Feels like you are practically in the lake. Love this place.
I stayed here about 7 years ago and it seemed decent for the price back then. I noticed no updates have been made since then, and I'm pretty sure people/staff live there or they're renting the rooms out for extended stays. I heard a dog whining behind staff doors multiple times! This place could be really nice, if they update and put some effort into turning things around. I won't be staying here again.
Darin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Tara
Travelled with family
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was great, the staff was very friendly and helpful, but the facilities were a bit run down for the cost.
Tara
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Katherine
Travelled with family and small children
22 Sept 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and absolutely lovely shops all within walking distance.
Windows were dirty, lots of cob webs and spiders in various locations.
NO AC IN ROOMS, was very warm during the day, but lovely in the evenings with the breeze coming off the water.
Katherine
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Stephen
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Laura
Travelled with family
21 Sept 2024
Disliked: Amenities
If you don’t mind stained carpet and dated furniture, no air conditioning and a very packaged food breakfast, the location and terrace were great for visiting Grand Marais