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Aspen Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Superior

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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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Aspen Inn sits surrounded by nature, offering a peaceful getaway with practical amenities like continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Guests can hike the nearby reserve or relax at the property while the attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Grand Marais is home to Aspen Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Cascade River State Park, while North House Folk School and Sivertson Gallery are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

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
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Aspen Inn

Motel near Lake Superior
Consider a stay at Aspen Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a nightclub and concerts and live shows. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, karaoke and smoke-free property
  • Evening entertainment, outdoor furniture and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Aspen Inn offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Fridges, digital channels and housekeeping

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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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspen Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Aspen Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aspen Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aspen Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Aspen Inn located?

Situated in Grand Marais, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff and North House Folk School are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Aspen Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6/10 Okay

Helen

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

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and room for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a bit old but clean and comfortable. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was very clean!!!! Staff was friendly. Area was very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rafal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

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

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Staff & service
A no frills place to stay while visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good low budget motel. Close to Grand Maria’s downtown area, although not really walkable. There was an error in our charges, staff worked to correct it promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

etoile

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was what I expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was exactly what we needed - a place to get some rest on a busy race weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hotel with a lot of utility. Clean and cheap, I don't need all of the extras that come with expensive hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was comfortable and convenient. Liked we could have our dogs with us staff was helpful. Our tv was on the wrong input and they came to our room and figured out the issue. Very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For this price range, was excellent. Location was great. The customer service was top notch. The woman at the front desk was so helpful and accomodating. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

M

Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025