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Northwoods Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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A lobby with a staircase, wooden furniture, a lamp, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a desk with a lamp, and wall art.
Front of property
A kitchen with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1605 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Shagawa Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a desk with a lamp, and wall art.

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a large window.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a large window.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Kitchenette

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, stove, and wooden cabinets.

Suite, Kitchenette

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Northwoods Inn & Suites

Free breakfast, free self parking, and a vending machine are available at this smoke-free motel.
Northwoods Inn & Suites offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 46-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Northwoods Inn & Suites, you're just a quick walk from Superior National Forest. Features include free breakfast and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Steps from Superior National Forest and 9 minutes by foot from Dorothy Molter Museum
Free breakfast is served daily. Free self parking is available.

This Ely motel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Comfort Plus Ely
Comfort Plus Motel
Comfort Plus Motel Ely
Comfort Plus
Northwoods Inn & Suites Ely
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel Ely

Northwoods Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 252 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is always clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable place to stay when we were in Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was nice and extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check-in to check-out, every interaction with staff was pleasant and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy as the check in. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great launchpad for BWCA exploration
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great simple breakfast, and clean facility!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/out; friendly staff; clean quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic hotel but sheets were clean, good water pressure, room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Management was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was a little uncomfortable but the room was immaculately clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Northwoods Inn was clean and staff were friendly. We enjoyed our room with a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

D S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 5 nights (extended 3 night original booking to 5) when dropping my son off at college. Beds were very comfortable, spacious rooms, decent breakfast, very clean rooms and public areas. Management were very friendly and kind. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location before heading into the Boundary Waters.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation in a wonderful area. A bit pricey for what you get. But worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night as a jumping off point for a BWCA trip. We found the staff very helpful and the room very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and quiet. the staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good choice for the traveler. Clean, well appointed and spacious rooms. Breakfast options were limited unfortunately
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maja

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

Nice place

Nice place. The reception was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was good. The room is clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024