Aspen Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Superior

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Free daily continental breakfast
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hulu
Netflix
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hulu
Netflix
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hulu
Netflix
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hulu
Netflix
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min drive
  • Cook County Court House - 2 min drive
  • North Shore Health - 2 min drive
  • Pincushion Mountain - 5 min drive
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Aspen Inn

Motel near Lake Superior
Aspen Inn provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A nature reserve and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Aspen Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Refrigerators and cable channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning is not provided

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
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

Is Aspen Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Aspen Inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Aspen Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aspen Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Aspen Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Aspen Inn located?

Situated in Grand Marais, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff and Grand Marais Art Colony are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Aspen Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 239 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1001 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

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was bagels and cereal. Very limited options. No ice machine and spa and sauna were closed. Also our tv didn’t work in our room. Place needs a serious overhaul to be worth what they charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, not fancy but a good way to be able to enjoy the North Shore without the high cost of lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
Always friendly staff at at The Aspen Inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Corinne

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You pay for what you get, and I admit I chose this place because it was less expensive, however, in the future I’ll pay more for a nicer place. The rooms are in serious need of an upgrade. Bathtub was in gross condition, carpet frayed and torn. Even my phone charger would fall out of the outlet. Lighting poor, just lamps. The young woman working at the front desk was not very friendly. I won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Aspen Inn was very comfortable and quiet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again when I am back in Grand Marais.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good value for an expensive area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LouAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Lucky Find
Staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. Room was quiet, clean and affordable, but could use some refurbishing. Grand Marais is a popular destination, so book early.
Grand Marais harbor view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ERICA

Liked: Staff & service
Had a great stay there. It is a perfect place if you are just looking for a place to get some sleep and relax after a day of hiking. The staff were great and offered to help or answer any questions we had. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice people. Very clean for a bit retro
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun weekend
It was a great stay for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great check in & out. Room very clean, close to restaurants and outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good, but the hot tub and sauna were out of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

bhadraiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A surprise find for lodging
Excellent lodging; easy access and easy parking. All-day breakfast! Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for bright and shiny, this is not your place. The staff is kind and helpful and really made a difference. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean and appreciated the breakfast offerings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really liked Kwaunea at the front desk!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place that is a great value.
We had a very comfy room. If you need a place to relax in between activities this place is perfect. Have stayed here multiple times and have never been disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent. Mitchell and Danny both remembered me from my previous stay. I met Louise this time and she is very nice also. They make it feel like old home week. The room is clean and quiet. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though it's nothing fancy, the room is comfortable, close to a restaurant, on the main street of Grand Marais, and has premade breakfast available the entire day (I grabbed a bagel for lunch because I wasn't too hungry and it was fine). The staff is really friendly and helpful and gave me tons of ideas to go hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful. It’s a little out of town to walk but not a far drive. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and serviceable. Bed was very comfy and the bathroom was clean and handy. The folks at the front desk were friendly and personable. All in all, a good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Great stay.
The staff was warm friendly and responsive. The room was clean and comfortable. Only a minute to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property, but it was very convenient. The staff was pleasant, the room was clean and the price was reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
You get what you pay for. Quiet, comfortable bed, very basic breakfast. Room in desperate need of repair (old windows wouldn't close, cracked caulk in shower, etc).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024