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The Shoreline Inn

2.0 star property
Beachside fun near Grand Marais Art Colony

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Superior Triple Room | Lake view
Village King
Superior Triple Room
Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room )
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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20 Broadway, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cook County Court House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pincushion Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Village Queen

Village Queen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room

Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room )

Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Village King

Village King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

About the area

Grand Marais

The Shoreline Inn places you in the centre of Grand Marais, within a short 5-minute stroll of Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a television in a common area. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Grand Marais hotel include Grand Marais Art Colony and Cook County Court House.

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cook County Court House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Shoreline Inn

Beachside fun near Grand Marais Art Colony
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The Shoreline Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Grand Marais hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
The Shoreline Inn offers 29 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Grand Marais hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Air conditioning is not provided. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
Shoreline Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel
The Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel Grand Marais

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Shoreline Inn?

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

Is parking available at The Shoreline Inn?

Yep, The Shoreline Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Shoreline Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shoreline Inn?

No, The Shoreline Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shoreline Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at The Shoreline Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Shoreline Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1006 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tom

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice, and location is great. The building needs a lot of work. Our bathroom sink was clogged the whole time despite several efforts to fix. There were buckets in the hallway to catch the water from the leaking roof. Looks like general maintenance has been neglected. Liked that it was dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

travis

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

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice to find a lower price than other hotels and to be right on Lake Superior. It’s an older building with leaks and some issues. But the bed was comfortable, and it helps to have a fridge and microwave available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't let the updated sign out front fool you. The whole building is old and outdated. Our room upon arrival had a strong chemical smell, which we later found out was "comet cleaner" which explained the white powdery film all over the bathroom tile floor. The main appeal to booking the Shoreline Inn was the view of Lake Superior. Each room has a bay window facing the water. Our's however was covered with a stained glass designed contact paper. Prohibiting seeing out. When questioned about it, we were told that the window was a dual paned window and the "gas" middle had caused the window to be fogged up. We were told that the room was labeled "village" which we were supposed to know meant you couldn't see the water. No explaination was given in their description online. There was no air condtioning on the property, which was stated in the description, a box fan was provided. But the two side windows of the bay could be opened. We were only able to open one side window, due to the other not having a screen to keep out the insects. The center ceiling light in the room was a flourescent fixture, that when on, was a strobe light. We were to stay two nights and could only bring ourselves to stay one. We would not recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I haven't stayed at this property for probably 13 years. It was sad to see how its been "let go". Literally the same bedspreads, and faded posters on the walls. The tub had no mat, very slippery, had to stand on a washcloth. The carpet was in poor condition, torn wall paper. Our door had a huge gap on the top, and the extra lock on the inside was broken. The refrigerator control was broken. It was overall fairly clean, and the staff were wonderful. The location is the best, and we were on the lake side. Our windows did open, and you could see out of them. ( other reviews said you couldn't do either)This little hotel could be a gem, sad to see it like this. We still had a great time, so I could overlook these issues. But they really need to do repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Donn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I enjoyed the ladies at the front desk. Roo was clean, bed was great. But breakfast was all carbs and not so good. The building is falling apart. In our room we had patio furniture. Very uncomfortable! Not a place to relax. Windows had no screens to keep out the bugs. Tv was difficult. No local channels and had to have someone come put it on her netflex or we couldnt have watched tv. If you are just looking to sleep for the night and move on, it will work for you. Bed was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

RALPH

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in downtown. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is quite run down. The hallways needed a bucket to catch rain water. The carpets are stained. The rooms are cooled with open windows, but one of our two windows labeled a bug screen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Oaster

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience at the Shoreline Inn! The location in downtown Grand Marais right on the water was lovely and convenient to shops, restaurants, and a bookstore! Staff members Monica and Carmen were so helpful. I look forward to staying here again in the future! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was fine for a night stay, but the property, room and amenities feel old. Breakfast was somewhat limited and felt it could have started earlier. Staff was friendly, but this place needs some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The windows to see the lake view was clouded over. The room was dirty. There is no A/C, they said the sea breeze cools down the room. That is not true, because there was only one small window that had a screen. Also, if people have a bon fire outside the window you can't have the window open. The person checking us in was helpful and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checkin we were told that there was only one key to our room because they couldnt find the other one. The room temp was 80 degrees. We tried to trun the thermostat down. That didnt work. When we asked about it we were told that it was on a boiler system and the person who know how to fix it wouldn't be there until the next day. We found a fan opened the windows one of the windows did not have a screen on it. There were 2 of us registared for the room. The room only had one chair in it. When I went to use the shower the water never got warm. The only way to get warm water in the shower was to flush the toliet. When the toliet filled up the water got cold again. We were on the second the. There was no elevator to the second floor. The ceiling was leeking by the vending machines. The parking lot had a handicap sign but no ramp to the inside. Only steps. When I was carrying my bags out, I was pushing the door open when I suddenly felt something nipping at my feet. The staff member said "Oh it's okay he is blind" referring to dog nipping at me yankles. Please know I am a dog person but its never okay for them to nip at anyone. I will not stay there again nor do I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelvin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were old and need updating. Could not control the temp in the room and it was hot. Had to open a window.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I understand weed is legal, but waking up to our whole room smelling like it made our stay less enjoyable. If it was just outside it’s one thing, but it was coming through the air vents into the room. The ice machine was right outside our room which was annoying when trying to fall asleep. There was also dried blood spots on the light comforter. Other than that, the view and sounds of the waves on the shore were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

teny

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nobody at the front desk after hours smelled so bad not cleaned at all super old bedding
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My go to place, it’s funky and outdated, but I love that about this place. It just has a 1960-79’s vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice staff. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

shannon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old uncomfortable mattress, windows are old and leak so wind goes through and is noisy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This right on Lake Superior with great views!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025