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Great Northern Hotel

2.0 star property

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Interior
Aerial view
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View
Bar (on property)
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

Explore the area

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5070 N Highway 51, Mercer, WI, 54547
  • Place, Grand Portage Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercer Depot Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of the Torches Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪39 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)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Mercer Depot Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake of the Falls - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Fox Lake - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 22 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wolf's Den - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Way Tap House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Around The Corner Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Ace Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Lodge - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Great Northern Hotel

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 14 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Northern Hotel on 15 June 2026 start from AU$218, 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.

Great Northern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 440 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot, perfect location for a weekend on the trails up North
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean rooms, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great. The breakfast wasnt very impressive unfortunately, but still good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid up north hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, availability and area made it a great choice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes the hot tub was nice and warm fortunately the floor grate in the hot tub was loose and could cause issues
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely courteous and helpful. Room was clean. Decor is a bit outdated but typical for up north inn. Towels were large and very soft. Appreciated that. Overall a great experience and will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well kept. Staff could improve hospitality communications.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cassi

There are limited hotels in the area….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great hotel

What a great hotel to stay at has a great on site restaurant.Had a blast staying there will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room had older finishes but clean. Staff was friendly. Bar / food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Christy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

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
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8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was pleasant and amenities were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice place for a small town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Little outdated but clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stingy with soap. Room had cobwebs on wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Very nice place, a little out dated but still great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025