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Great Northern Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Mercer with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor wedding area
Sports bar
Games room
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub | Mini fridge
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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5070 N Highway 51, Mercer, WI, 54547
  • Place, Grand Portage Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Plunkett Lake
  • Place, Lake of the Falls
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub | Jetted bathtub

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mercer

At Great Northern Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Grand Portage Lake and Mercer Depot Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Wolfs Den Bar and Grill, serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Mercer hotel include Carow Park and Plunkett Lake.

What's nearby

  • Grand Portage Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carow Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake of the Falls - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Nokomis Lake - 31 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wolf's Den - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Around The Corner Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Way Tap House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pines - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Great Northern Hotel

Hotel in Mercer with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and an ATM are also featured at Great Northern Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Mercer hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Northern Hotel offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily 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
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wolfs Den Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Snowmobiling

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals 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

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Great Northern Hotel?

Yep, Great Northern Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Northern Hotel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Northern Hotel on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$247.74, 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.

Does Great Northern Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Northern Hotel?

No, Great Northern Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Great Northern Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Northern Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Great Northern Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 410 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

craig

Travelled with family
My kids liked the lake. Breakfast is nothing special. Beds were just OK. Couldn’t open the windows in the room to get fresh air.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem, lake view did not disappoint. Great food, fire, and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
The property was great with the exception of stained carpet in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, especially loved the outdoor fire pit and surrounding area! Staff was very, friendly and helpful! The only negative was that my friend is disabled, so it would've been better if we had been on the first floor, but not your fault, as when I made the reservation, I n3glected to mention it! Next time! I also apologize for forgetting to leave a tip for the housekeeping staff.😒 All in all, it was a great stay!😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is older but nice. The pillows were uncomfortable. One tissue in the tissue box. The personal were friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was really nice. The attached bar/restaurant was very nice with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean, very dated,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gayle

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

4/10 Poor

Michael, Oshkosh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the lake. Didn’t like having to drag the luggage up the stairs to the second floor because there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms r spacious, quiet and clean. Could have better pillows. Staff could be more friendly when we were seen coming or leaving the motel. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is outdated, carpet very dirty , beds are not firm.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Northern was in the ideal location for our vacation stay, and has enjoyed a reputation as a good place to stay that's not too terribly expensive. It was the first and really only place we considered, given these qualities. Upon arriving we discovered that the facility is a little careworn in spots, with a window screen in our room that wasn't attached properly, some painting needed inside and out, and another guest who reported finding what they thought was dried dog vomit on the carpet (and didn't want that to be blamed on their dog). There weren't many outlets in our room (compared to the number of devices we and the kids needed to charge), the mattresses were overly firm and showing their age, and having only a hot tub and no pool or readily visible access to the lake in back was a bit of a letdown. All that being said, it was a nice home for a few days. We barely heard anyone in neighboring rooms, nor even the bar/restaurant downstairs and down the hall from our room. Parking was quick and easy, the bedding was clean, and the shower water warmed up instantly. Although we didn't need them, there were other amenities that cater to motorsports enthusiasts and pet lovers alike.
Room With a View
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a decent hotel. Quiet, mostly clean. Needed to be cleaned behind the bedside table (popcorn and dirty) bedding is older and threadbare in spots. It was comfortable nonetheless. Convenient having a restaurant too. Food there is good, wait staff are friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay, room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge with a lovely view! Checking in was easy and they were very accommodating with our dog. Lots to do in the area and will definitely stay again! Good food and drinks at the attached restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are huge! Convenient restaurant/bar in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Todd, Nowthen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
In the morning, there was less than one cup of coffee in the breakfast area and it was only warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025