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Aspen Inn

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

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Free daily continental breakfast
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/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 drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cook County Court House - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • North Shore Health - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min drive

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, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Evening entertainment, a TV in the lobby, and karaoke
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Aspen Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Refrigerators, digital channels, and housekeeping

Languages

English

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
7.0 out of 10, Good, 983 reviews
The price is P7,744
P8,703 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspen Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Aspen Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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Aspen Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

8/10 Good

DesaRae

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

DAVE

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

Cullen

Great rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anika

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

10/10 Excellent

Benet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My dog staying with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

4/10 Poor

Susan

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

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

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

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved with Aspen inn. Due to out of heat, they transferred us to Shoreline Inn nearby.. The transition was smooth. Excellent job done by Aspen Inn! The Shoreline Inn is a pleasant place to stay. So the ratings above are for the Shoreline Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Leon

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

Affordable Comfort

I was looking for an affordable motel in Grand Marais and the Aspen Inn met my needs perfectly. The room offered a HDTV with access to Direct TV, Tubi, and other streaming providers, a decent sized fridge, a comfortable king sized bed, and a table and chairs for dining. The motel included continental breakfast with Kureg coffee abd tea, cereal, yogurt, bagels, etc. The next time I am looking for a place to stay in Grand Marais, I will look for a room at the Aspen Inn first.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, not fancy but a good way to be able to enjoy the North Shore without the high cost of lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office was only open one hour, 4-5PM. Room was clean but walls were thin. This motel has seen better days and the places seriously lacking in maintenance. Staff was friendly but again having only one hour to actually talk to someone was a downtick. They advertise free breakfast but it was very minimal. You will have to go somewhere else for a decent breakfast and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
Always friendly staff at at The Aspen Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Aspen Inn was very comfortable and quiet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again when I am back in Grand Marais.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good value for an expensive area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was bagels and cereal. Very limited options. No ice machine and spa and sauna were closed. Also our tv didn’t work in our room. Place needs a serious overhaul to be worth what they charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really old and musty

Smelled old, had mold in bathroom, Sheetrock cracked in many places, no real breakfast just toast and cereal, had to go outside to get it, hot tub not working, no blanket on bed, tv small, and really dated and old. Only good thing was the front desk lady, she was nice. Also not close to snow trails if you want to ride from the hotel you can’t.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LouAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean and appreciated the breakfast offerings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024