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Northwoods Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in Ely with free parking

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Relax in a cozy space with a single bed, bathtub, and desk.
Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay. A comfortable seating area and amenities like a telephone and plant are at your disposal.
Bathroom features a bathtub, toilet, and sink with a mirror.
Stunning two-story building with a gabled roof and covered porch, surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden.
Enjoy a well-equipped kitchen and dining area with a flat-screen TV, appliances, and a wooden table for casual meals.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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Relax in this inviting room with a comfortable bed, bedside tables, and a desk with a TV.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Relax in a stylish room with two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Relax in a cozy space with a single bed, bathtub, and desk.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside tables, and a flat-screen TV.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, Kitchenette

Cozy retreat with a bed, kitchenette, and window overlooking the outdoors.

Suite, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
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About the area

Map
1605 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN, 55731

What's nearby

  • Dorothy Molter Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • International Wolf Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North American Bear Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • White Iron Lake - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Little Long Lake - 13 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Hibbing, MN (HIB-Chisholm-Hibbing) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Silver Rapids Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Northwoods Inn & Suites

Property highlights
Northwoods Inn & Suites provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Northwoods Inn & Suites offer thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • 46-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Comfort Plus Ely
Comfort Plus Motel
Comfort Plus Motel Ely
Comfort Plus
Northwoods Inn & Suites Ely
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel Ely

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwoods Inn & Suites on 10 Aug 2025 start from AU$221.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Inn & Suites?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods Inn & Suites located?

Situated in Ely, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Dorothy Molter Museum. White Iron Lake and Little Long Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Northwoods Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 200 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable place to stay when we were in Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great launchpad for BWCA exploration
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is always clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to check-out, every interaction with staff was pleasant and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good choice for the traveler. Clean, well appointed and spacious rooms. Breakfast options were limited unfortunately
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic hotel but sheets were clean, good water pressure, room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and quiet. the staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location before heading into the Boundary Waters.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out; friendly staff; clean quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great simple breakfast, and clean facility!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

It's a review

A nice place to stay, very friendly. Second time we've stayed here and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

jayantha Nimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a decent place and we stayed 2 nights. If i go back to Ely again, i would rather stay there. It's a family run operation and they were extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night as a jumping off point for a BWCA trip. We found the staff very helpful and the room very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. A little pricey but it was a last minute booking so that’s to be expected. Would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was not much to choose from in this town so we ended up with this one. Its old and out dated. The bed wasn't bad but needed more pillows, and it didn't have the bedspread that can be taken off and washed after ever stay, so you just have a sheet and blanket that I'm pretty sure doesn't get washed after every stay. I would not stay there again. Breakfast was pretty awful too, not much to choose from just sausage and some kind of flat eggs. I hate giving bad reviews but this is not the kind of place you want to stay in when you're on vacation and the cost was outrageous! It was a hundred dollars more than any other night! Never again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an OK vacation motel. Clean and well-maintained and centrally located. No complaints really.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room! My only suggestion would be more breakfast options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel,but are doing major updating everything in our room was brand new and the halls and lobby area looks like it has new carpet also. It was a very quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We went up to Ely to spend the night then enter the BWCA. The inn was well kept up. We had a quiet night sleep and had a great breakfast. I appreciated the friendliness of the proprietor and we had a great breakfast conversation. Next BWCA trip, I will book the same hotel without question.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is decent. The staff was friendly. Breakfast was Ok. But the room was way overpriced. I would not stay again for the price of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Gayl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Breakfast was a disappointment
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good service but old with no amenities

The service was great there, but the hotel is pretty run down. VERY clean, but old, and the walls are very thin. We had a kitchenette room right at the top of the stairs, and it sounded like everyone talking at breakfast was right in our room with us. It was very loud and woke us up every morning. There are very few amenities, but for what it is, it wasn't a bad stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness

Okay, for basic stay.

The room was bare basics. Decor outdated, but clean. However, cleaning during our stay was inconsistent. We were there for 5 days and had one cleaning. Bed wasn’t very comfortable. TV was good. Owners seemed friendly. We basically stayed here because all other lodging was booked for Blueberry Fest.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022