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Aspen Inn

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

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Aspen Inn

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Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Overview of Aspen Inn

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Your area essentials

Map
1711 West Hwy. 61á, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Popular LocationGrand Marais Art Colony2 min drive
  • Popular LocationCook County Court House2 min drive
  • Popular LocationCook County Public Tennis Courts2 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Netflix
Hulu
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Grand Marais

Aspen Inn is located in Grand Marais. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Superior National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Golf 'n' Stuff - 6 min walk
  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 2 min drive
  • Cook County Court House - 2 min drive
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 2 min drive
  • North Shore Health - 2 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Voyageur Brewing Company - 1 min drive
  • Gun Flint Tavern - 2 min drive
  • My Sister's Place - 2 min drive
  • Java Moose - 19 min walk
  • Angry Trout Cafe - 17 min walk

About this property

Aspen Inn

Property highlights
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 property
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Aspen Inn offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Fridges, cable channels and portable fans

Languages

English

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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • In a 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD100.00 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per night. 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: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aspen Inn?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

Aspen Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 941 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 941 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 941 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 941 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 941 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mel

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to beautiful Lake Superior. Room was comfortable. The baseboards had paint splotches on them from when wall was painted. The tub caulking was dirty yellow . No microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Allison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was dark and i couldn’t get the heat to turn off
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easiest and the fastest check in ever. Quiet location, slept great and good water pressure. This is an older property that needs renovations but still comfortable at a good price. This was my second stay and will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. They allow dogs in the wing with the king beds - again, v. nice. The TV was good - lots of choice. They were one of the least expensive motels in the area. However, they were expensive for the facilities - the room and motel were in some state of disrepair with non-functional electrical sockets, tatty lamps, and motel sign falling apart. There was trash lying on the property. There were no coffeemakers in the rooms. The continental breakfast was okay in a pinch and thank goodness they had coffee at breakfast. No cups in the room for water. The rooms were typical motel size with drive up to the door. The bathroom was quite roomy and adequate. There were trash receptacles outside and a bit of grass to let one's dog do her business. I enjoyed my stay and the Aspen Inn was perfectly adequate. However - I think more than $400 for three nights in off-season was a bit much given the aforementioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan, Biwabik

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were quite a few bugs in the room (not bed bugs). There was also a door next to the bathroom that we believed was a closet, but when opened it led to what looked like a crawl space underneath the room. I’m guessing that’s where all the bugs were coming from but it felt a little bit unsafe as we were not willing to check the crawl space area and someone could have been hiding down there. Other than that, the room was good enough for the price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Aspen Inn at the beginning of April. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is a great place if you just need to sleep and clean up. We spent most of our vacation hiking so this was a great option and price for us. The thermostat was a little finicky for us, but the room had a box fan supplied which worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older facility but the staff is great, friendly and prompt to act on any questions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonable but worn down-was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is old and outdated. The heater for the room did not work. The good part was the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024