Top 10 Hotels in Ely, MN in 2026 (from CNY509)

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Ely on Hotels.com. These Ely hotels consistently deliver on comfort, location and traveler experience. Last updated on August 25, 2026.

A room with two beds, wooden walls, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with wooden panel walls, a stone accent wall, two beds with patterned quilts, a single chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A motel sign with the name 'Motel Ely' and a flower bed with various flowers in front.

A room with two beds, wooden paneling on the walls, a lamp on the nightstand, and a chair.

1. Motel Ely

Ely

CNY840

CNY928 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A wooden door with the word "EVERGREEN" carved into it.

A wooden interior with a kitchen, dining area, and bar.

A wooden balcony with three people holding coffee cups.

2. Stay Inn Ely

Ely

CNY955

CNY1,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A wooden cabin with a pool, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a checkered coffee table.

A restaurant interior with multiple dining tables and booths, large windows, and hanging copper chandeliers.

A cozy lodge interior with wooden beams, leather furniture, and a reception area with a wooden counter and glass doors.

3. Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center

Ely

CNY1,183

CNY1,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A house with a porch and steps leading to a front door. There are two large flower pots on the sidewalk.

A motel's covered porch with two chairs, a railing, and a flower planter.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, a dishwasher, and a granite countertop.

A motel with a signboard advertising 'Canoe on Inn' and 'Vacancy' indicating available rooms.

4. Canoe On Inn

Ely

CNY1,033

CNY1,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck, a hanging flower basket, and a chair.

A building with a sign that reads "Rural Inn." It has a simple, rectangular structure with a flat roof and a small porch area.

A building with a porch, wooden beams, and a variety of plants and flowers.

5. Adventure Inn

Ely

CNY978

CNY1,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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.

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.

6. Northwoods Inn & Suites

Ely

CNY1,049

CNY1,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black stove, a microwave, and a sink. There are windows providing natural light and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a recliner, a small table, and a TV displaying a nature scene.

7. Timber Trail Lodge

Ely

CNY713

CNY1,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A cabin with a sloped roof, large windows, and a wooden interior.

A wooden interior with large windows, tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

A wooden deck with a metal railing, surrounded by trees and a forested area.

A cabin interior with wooden walls, large windows, a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.

8. Silver Rapids Lodge

Ely

CNY457

CNY509 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

9. Junction Inn Suites & Conference Center

Babbitt

CNY1,042

CNY1,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A wooden pier leading to a row of cabins with a dock and boats.

A row of log cabin-style buildings with a grassy front yard and a wooden fence.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden balcony, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

10. Oveson Pelican Lake Resort and Inn

Orr

CNY867

CNY957 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of red wine, and a vase of yellow flowers.

An indoor swimming pool with glass walls, a pool ladder, and a view of the sea.

A deck with white metal chairs and a white railing overlooking a body of water.

11. Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior

Tofte

CNY2,475

CNY3,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A spacious interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a bar area.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a balcony with wooden railings.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a view of a snowy landscape and trees.

A cozy attic room with wooden beams, a checkered sofa, a small table, and a view through large windows.

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Tofte Near Lake Superior

Tofte

CNY1,097

CNY1,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A golf course with a water hazard, sand bunkers, and a view of the ocean.

A fireplace with two glasses of red wine on a small table in front of it.

A Mountain Inn sign with a directional arrow, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A building with a dark facade, two illuminated entry doors, and a visible interior with a dining area and staircase.

13. The Mountain Inn at Lutsen

Lutsen

CNY780

CNY947 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A room with a large window, a bathtub, and a chair.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a large window with a view, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A deck with outdoor furniture, a glass table, and a view of the water.

14. Surfside on Lake Superior

Tofte

CNY2,112

CNY2,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a railing.

A building with a snow-covered roof and a sign that reads "Cliff Dweller."

A wooden chair with a cushion, a table, a lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A neatly made bed with white and orange pillows, flanked by wooden nightstands with lamps, in a room with a painting of a forest on the wall.

15. The Cliff Dweller on Lake Superior

Tofte

CNY1,204

CNY1,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a chair, and large windows overlooking a body of water.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a dining table, chairs, and a view of the sea.

A wooden interior with a dining area, chairs, a table, a chandelier, and a view of the water.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a view of the ocean, and a wooden ceiling.

16. Lutsen Sea Villas

Lutsen

CNY2,414

CNY2,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.

A cozy dining area with a wooden table, leather chairs, and a television.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

A compact kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with a long table and wicker chairs, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

17. Saganaga Lodge

Grand Marais

CNY817

CNY1,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A room with a large sliding glass door, a pink armchair, a blue sofa, and a small table.

A row of cabins with a view of the ocean, surrounded by trees.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with a view.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and two blue-patterned sofas.

18. Lake Superior Views! Ultimate North Shore Retreat

Lutsen

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

A window seat with a cushion that reads "SLEEP EAT SKILL REPEAT" and a view of a snowy mountain landscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, a bathtub, and a TV.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a comfortable seating area.

19. Caribou Highlands Lodge

Lutsen

CNY896

CNY1,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A cluster of red cabins surrounded by dense forest, with a rocky shoreline and clear water in the foreground.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.

A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a rocky shoreline and the sea.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of the ocean and trees, a wooden bed, a desk, and a chair.

20. Poplar River Condos

Lutsen

CNY660

CNY778 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Stay Inn Ely

Ely

CNY955

CNY1,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Canoe On Inn

Ely

CNY1,033

CNY1,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Adventure Inn

Ely

CNY978

CNY1,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center

Ely

CNY1,183

CNY1,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Silver Rapids Lodge

Ely

CNY457

CNY509 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Timber Trail Lodge

Ely

CNY713

CNY1,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Top landmarks in Ely

A calm lake surrounded by dense forest with autumn-colored trees.

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from central Ely, why not stop by during your stay.

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A wolf walking on rocky terrain with sparse vegetation and a snowy background.

The Lodge

If visiting museums in Ely are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at The Lodge.

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Eagles Nest Lake Number Three

8.2/10 (12 reviews)

Eagles Nest Lake Number Three is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from central Ely, why not stop by during your stay.

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White Iron Lake

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

White Iron Lake is 4 mi (6.5 km) from central Ely, why not stop by during your stay.

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Dorothy Molter Museum

9.4/10 (35 reviews)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Dorothy Molter Museum— just one of the landmarks located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Ely. If you want to experience more of the culture Ely has to offer, head to Shagawa Lake and White Iron Lake.

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Shagawa Lake

Shagawa Lake is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Ely, why not stop by during your stay.

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Little Long Lake

Little Long Lake is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from central Ely, why not stop by during your stay.

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Fall Lake

Fall Lake is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from central Ely, why not stop by during your stay.

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Learn more about Ely

A gateway to wilderness adventures, Ely invites you to paddle through the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area where moose sightings and wolf howls replace city sounds. The International Wolf Center offers fascinating encounters with these misunderstood predators, while the North American Bear Center provides insights into furry forest dwellers. History buffs can descend into the Soudan Underground Mine for a glimpse into the region's iron ore past. Main Street balances rugged practicality with charm – outfitters prepare you for backcountry journeys while local restaurants refuel explorers. Superior National Forest surrounds everything with pine-scented possibility, and Bear Head Lake State Park delivers accessible wilderness for those not ready for full immersion.

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A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a cloudy sky.