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Aspen Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior

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Exterior
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Free daily continental breakfast
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Place, Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cook County Court House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, 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
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Netflix
Digital channels
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Digital channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Grand Marais

Aspen Inn places you steps from Superior National Forest and within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Superior. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, a nightclub and free self-parking. .This smoke-free motel has free WiFi in public areas and a television in a common area. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and karaoke. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Grand Marais motel include Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff and 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
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Aspen Inn

Motel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A nightclub, karaoke, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Aspen Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Grand Marais motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Aspen Inn offers 30 accommodations with portable fans and blackout curtains. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

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

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. Air conditioning is not provided. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Aspen Inn?

Aspen Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Aspen Inn?

Yep, Aspen Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Aspen Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests speak well of the free continental breakfast here! Available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aspen Inn?

No, Aspen Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aspen Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aspen Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Aspen Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1000 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

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrene

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Aspen in was clean, convenient and affordable. That being said, the amenities listed could probably stand to be updated. The hot tub was not available during our trip and, based on other reviews, has not been functional for quite some time. The “continental breakfast” is mostly just toast and single-serve Keurig coffee, with a few other pre-packaged items
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Grand stay in Grand Marais

Bed was a bit hard for my taste but the pillows were wonderful. Breakfast is a bare minimum. Cereal, toast, bagels, precooked pancakes. Very good deal for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Travelled with group
The condition of the windows, heater and doors was poor. Need new windows and doors. Convenient location to downtown Grand Marais.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness
It was ok. We knew there was no air conditioning but the so call fan was not effective.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

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

6/10 Okay

ALYSON

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

MEH

The “Hot Tub” out of order Looks like forever? The hallways smell musty and moldy The room we stayed in was definitely musty and damp Im glad I brought essential oils with Lavender helped! The ice machine made enough ice for 5 drinks every 5 hours And we found a 3 prong fish hook at the bottom of our comforter Thankfully our dog didnt. Pillows were too thick Shower water pressure not great Air conditioner did not work 1 mile walk to town was perfect! Nice sharable deck with firepit use. Coffee was nice Toaster Pancakes Bagles Oatmeal Yogurt Juices Milk Decent free breakfast options The smell was the worst thing about aspen inn
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Josh

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room has an air conditioner. It didn’t work. The mattress was old and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: It is often the cheapest place to stay in Grand Marais and was quiet. The breakfast was very simple, but was well-stocked. Cons: It is about a mile from downtown and the harbor, so have a car or be okay with the walk. The rooms do not have refrigerators or microwaves if this is important to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a SLIGHTLY run down hotel. HOWEVER - the staff is WONDERFUL, the price is GREAT, location very good - just a couple of minutes from town. Grand Marais has gotten so expensive that it was nice to find a very reasonably priced hotel. The staff at the hotel makes it worth staying at.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Great overnighter

Nice little place with great staff and a good breakfast bar. We suggested a nightlight and grab bars be installed in the shower for safety though
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Carey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Aspen Inn really needs some updating. The carpet is disgusting and I think the bedspreads, etc. are from 1985. I won't be coming back unless they make some major updates. The area is beautiful, so they really should consider renovations so they don't lose all future customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Skylar

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Breanna

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing room for a great price

We were going on vacation for the first time with our baby and the staff there were very accommodating and gave us a room that was massive and a perfect size to help us accommodate a packn' play. I have used this hotel many times and this was the best room I have had by far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025