Stay Inn Ely

2.5 star property

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Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Ivory Room) | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family dining
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room) | Living area | 40-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, books

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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112 West Sheridan Street, Ely, MN, 55731
  • Place, North American Bear Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dorothy Molter Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, International Wolf Center
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking (Amber Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Crimson Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Evergreen Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Room, Non Smoking (Indigo Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Ivory Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Stay Inn Ely

Hotel in Ely with free parking
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a garden and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Stay Inn Ely offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Stay Inn Ely, you're just a quick walk from Superior National Forest. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and concierge services are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and a virtual front desk
  • Steps from Superior National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Dorothy Molter Museum
  • Dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Stay Inn Ely, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Stay Inn Ely also features concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This Ely hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an access code. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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.

Property is also known as

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Stay Inn Ely Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 348 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, very comfortable and clise to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Ely stay

Was such a Cute unique place to stay. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest little place to stay the only thing is the light from the patio so not shut off and their is nothing to cover the window on the door other than that the place was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

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

Quiet and comfortable

We had a lovely stay for 2 nights. Room was clean and comfortable. Shared kitchen was nice and the outdoor patio was great place to relax Communication with host was timely. Make sure you take advantage of the offered amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place, wish the rooms upstairs had mini fridges.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor parking lots of up and down stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Indigo room was beautiful. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan ie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room in the picture wasn't the room we got. Otherwise, it was fine. There is no staff at the Inn. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Greenhorn😁

It was pretty good. We're use to someone being onsite for immediate assistance so this experience with a "self serve/self help" situation was different for us. However, when I called the owner Adam for assistance he was VERY helpful. We would stay there again. It was very neat and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend a towel hook in the baathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The end was exactly what we needed. We stayed in the indigo room and were able to bring our dog with us. It’s so close to everything and getting a breakfast. Breakfast pastry and coffee at Northern grounds was the icing on the cake. The indigo room is on the third floor so there are a lot of stairs involved. People should realize that. the Inn has been remodeled with naughty Pine everywhere and modern fixtures. It was super clean and beds are quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property very cozy & north woodsy. Hard to find it since there was no sign in front. It was very hot in the room (winter) & it didn’t seem to make a difference by turning the HVAC system to off. Made it very difficult to sleep. Bird poop covered the mat & floor at the front entrance — very gross.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Comfortable room and love the common area and kitchen. Would stay here again for sure. Loved getting coffee and baked good at the coffee shop as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would not recommend. You could tell it wasn't dusted recently but otherwise it was ok, small rooms. The service was terrible, however. I left a pillow in the room and immediately called and spoke with the owner about this. She informed me that she would promptly call the supervisor on duty and that she would have this individual contact me to arrange when I could grab my pillow, before I left the Ely area. This never happened and I tried calling back before I left Ely and spoke to another supervisor whom assured me that this pillow would be mailed to me. This was mailed to me, however, this agency billed my credit card without my approval, voiced that I would be refunded, and then was ignored and not replied to again. You can find better places to stay regardless but the customer service was extremely poor, and remains poor, as I made every effort to obtain my belongings before leaving town and was never told I would be charged $30 for shipping.... not cool

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Cozy place

Great place. Clean and cozy. The room was chilly even with the heat up, discovered the next day the window on the door was open. Very quiet stay. No one was around, wasn’t sure if we could put things in the fridge. No local tv, Netflix was provided which was a nice touch but we wanted weather. We would definitely stay again! Appreciate they don’t charge extra for a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little inn right downtown with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and bars. The rooms were well appointed and had everything we needed and plenty of space. The common area downstairs was perfect for snacks/meals and an all around welcoming space to relax by the fireplace and meet some new friends! Don’t forget to stop at the coffee shop with fresh locally roasted coffee and fresh baked goods! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marian Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Ivory room. Bed was very comfty and the room clean and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rocky

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

Was only there for a short time then had to leave and go back home. Because of an emergency.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024