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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
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Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cook County Court House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • North Shore Health
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(42 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
(7 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
(5 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
(57 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Grand Marais

When you stay at Aspen Inn in Grand Marais, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from North House Folk School.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cook County Court House - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • North Shore Health - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Aspen Inn

Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Superior
Aspen Inn offers 30 accommodations with portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a nightclub and karaoke. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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
  • 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 available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
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

Reviews

Aspen Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice price but absolutely no frills- hot tub was broken and it was never mentioned ahead of time. Said it would take 6 months to fix. Breakfast is rather slim, not much offered. But nice beds and TV. Close enough to everything so that is not an issue. But it is not downtown, that is their sister motel, and yes that one has a pool this one doesn't, ads are misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mitchell at the front desk is great. She is a huge part of why I stay there every time I'm at Grand Marias
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mitchell at the front desk is always so pleasant and accommodating. Rooms are very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After a day of exploring the area, we required a place to rest for the night. Our purpose for being there was not to experience the lodge itself but rather to enjoy what the area has to offer. It is essential to consider whether you are seeking a restful sleep and the assurance of safety and security, knowing that your belongings are secure, and I firmly believe that Aspen Inn provided what we needed. The accommodations were quite comfortable, the breakfast met our needs, and the customer service exceeded our expectations. When we approached the front desk staff named Quawnea with numerous inquiries, Quawnea provided us with valuable insights regarding our interests and advised us on what to avoid, which made our trip very valuable. We have appreciated our time at Aspen Inn and have had ample opportunity to relax. I will be bringing family members to this location soon. Thank you, Quawnea, for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The bathroom was very clean. Nice shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Aspen Inn is clean and quiet and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bernie

Bar/restaurant next door. Clean place to stay for a night on the way to Canada. Not much for breakfast if you are looking for that. Hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking lot meeds major work...ac in my room did not appear to work and was old and inefficient model
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aliza

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property in disrepair. The locks on the door didnt work well. I was locked inside the room when the lock and door would not open. The phone number on the website didnt work to call for help. I called another hotel in town and they contacted the manager to help with the door. The manager appeared angry at me after she was called to fix the lock, which did not get fixed as promised. I had to wait 20 min to find out if there was another room available to move me to. The heat was shut off and the room was cold, below 67 degrees. Rather than turn on the heat in the room, I was given a space heater. I was stuck there for 4 nights. I was given a discount on the room which amounted to $4 per night. Certainly not worth the problems I had during my stay. I do have to admit that the young woman that worked there part time was very polite and sympathetic, but she didnt have the authority to do anything, but seeing one smiling face with all theproblems
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

LIsa

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

Independent motel, hands-on (REAL), great staff.

Wonderful people work here, so even though it's an older building, not at all fancy, the amenities they provide are generous and the vibe is welcoming. The location is excellent, an easy walk or bikeride into town, and the motel was very quiet (not a party site) when we were there, even though it was full for both Memorial Day Weekend and a cycling race. This motel should be much appreciated by travelers on a budget. All the other guests were nice, too. We would stay here again if the rate is the same--affordable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heat was turned off for the season and it was 41 degrees! The front desk person said when she tried to turn it back on that there was a puff of smoke so she had to leave it off. The locking mechanism on my door was broken so I couldn’t get out of my room and no one at the desk answered the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anika

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Overall, we enjoyed this stay! We understood at this price point, we weren't going to get luxury. The room had a musty smell to it but it improved with airing it out. And our shower made a loud ringing noise for the first 5 minutes of being on. But check in/check out process was smooth, they allow dogs, we felt safe and quick drive to downtown Grand Marias and 20 minutes from Lutsen. It was a good spot at an affordable price. Would stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice and clean. Sauna is advertised, but has been broken for several months. They have no idea when owners are thinking of repairing. Outside trash bins overflowing with trash. We were there for 3 nights and 4 days. Trash was never dealt with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cullen

Great rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DesaRae

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed in the area for work, Aspen Inn was close to things I needed, quiet and comfortable. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. I read a lot of reviews on here about rooms being outdated or loose light sockets. Really? I've stayed in hundreds of hotels and I know there are no 4 star hotels in Grand Marais. Know your area and people research where your going. Keep your expectations reasonable. Expedia is full of whiny premadonnas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for a decent room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air in the room was heavy with an air freshener which was intoxicating. The fridge froze my cream and eggs. The switches on different appliances were broken. There were rugs which should no longer be used because they are unclean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking area was full of potholes. The facility was ok for place to sleep, never saw hotel attendant, even though breakfast was offered.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025