Aspen Lodge

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Lake view
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
208 East Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Sivertson Gallery
    8 min walk
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    9 min walk
  • Cook County Court House
    10 min walk
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    17 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Grand Marais

When you stay at Aspen Lodge in Grand Marais, you'll be in the business district, just steps from Superior National Forest and 9 minutes by foot from Grand Marais Art Colony. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cook County Court House and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cook County Public Tennis Courts.

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cook County Court House - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Aspen Lodge

Lakefront hotel with a sauna and an indoor pool
Aspen Lodge offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private spa tubs and hair dryers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring indoor private spa tubs and Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and refrigerators, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 85
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 121
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Phone
  • Private indoor hot tub

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 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)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Aspen Lodge Grand Marais
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Aspen Grand Marais
Aspen Lodge Hotel
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Aspen Lodge Hotel Grand Marais

Aspen Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

dawn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mostly clean but the carpet is absolutely disgusting! This is my 4 th time staying here . Shoreline Inn is older , cheaper, cleaner, better location, but always booked. So if staying here just make sure you bring your slippers and don’t expect much from the front desk staff either.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shannon, Duluth

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am so disappointed in this property. If its going to cost $250 a night to stay in a small northshore town, it should be at least be clean, with functional HVAC. The wall board heater would not turn off, and I was told repeatedly there was nothing that could be done. Never even got a visit from maintenance. Also, there was a handwritten note taped to the AC that said not to leave it on or else it would freeze up. So, everytime we left for a few hours, we would return to a humid 80° room that would take 2 hours to cool down. On top of that, the carpet is covered in stains, there was a huge hole and crack in the window that just looked out to garbage on the ground. Stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom. The linens are few and scratchy. And the "breakfast" and coffee are really stretching the definition of those words. This is the worst $500 I have ever spent. Don at the counter was kind, and you could tell he did his best, but his hands were tied by terrible maintenance and staff. $250 a night is criminal for this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this place- we stay here every year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Well located for access to Boundary Waters.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checkin person obviously does not like his job. The rooms were very shabby and not well maintained. So run down and over-priced. Has gone downhill over the years.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Galen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Carpets in the hallway in the stairwells are worn out and stained. We like coffee in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael H

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Short walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in Grand Marais. Lake Superior is about 100 yards from the back of the hotel. Room was clean. Beds comfortable. The bathroom is a bit dated and could use a remodel. But everything worked fine. Price should be about $50 less per day in my opinion, but it looks like all lodging is expensive in Grand Marais these days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views from the third floor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our brief purposes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with partner
It would have been nice to have a coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on 61 and walking distance to the lake shore. Breakfast your typical centennial breakfast (without eggs or breakfast meats.)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I think it was overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was absolutely nothing to dislike. Staff were especially friendly and helpful. Thank you for a safe and comfortable night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check out person was not very friendly. She didn’t ask how our stay was or if we had any trouble. Clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Great hotel to stay at in Grand Marais! We loved that we could walk to town. Beds are extremely comfortable. Pool, hot tub, and sauna was a real treat after a long hike. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. We especially loved Don, the gentleman who checked us in. He was charming! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was an older hotel, but it served its purpose for a 1 night stay. Beds were ok but pillows were flat. Room and hotel was clean. Front desk staff was friendly and polite. Continental breakfast didn't have much to offer so we passed it up. Price was a bit on the high side for the age of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Cute little place. Clean, nice pool area. Parking. Centrally located. You could walk everywhere. Very nice staff. Great little free breakfast in the morning. This place does a really nice job in welcoming folks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024