The Shoreline Inn

2.0 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room ) | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Lakeside (1 Double & 1 Twin Room )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Village King | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Village King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Village Queen | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Village Queen

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Village 1 Double & 1 Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lakeside

  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Shoreline Inn

Beachside fun near Grand Marais Art Colony
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a microwave in a common area and a TV in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Shoreline Inn offers 29 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Grand Marais hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Shoreline Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Superior. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace, a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The Shoreline Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Grand Marais hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information. Guests should know that 2 dogs live at this property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
Shoreline Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel
The Shoreline Inn Grand Marais
The Shoreline Inn Hotel Grand Marais

The Shoreline Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1002 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were crusty parts on the floor. Pretty sure in the room there was dried blood. The whole faucet would come out while trying to wash my hands. Missing a window screen so we weren’t able to open a window to try and air out the room when it got hot. I have video documentation. My tv was being held up by a rock.. There were stains on the sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is pretty run down. Besides just being dated, the bed was uncomfortable, the bathroom floor was sticky, and the door could see light through the side with the security device also being broken. Icing on the cake was the credit card fee thrown on at the end. The positive is the location is great and view out the back was great. It pretty much ends there, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brent

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location right in the middle of the Grand Marais with easy access to everything! Welcomed our service dog with no issues; 2 complaints: blackout curtain doesn't cover all of window; beds are a bit too soft and uncomfortable Overall, had a nice stay for our 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location 👌 beautiful views of lake superior, Rooms just a little outdated. For the price and everything else would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little dated but quaint and quiet. Staff is helpful and kind. Will we staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic. Prices are reasonable. The building needs tremendous amount of maintenance and upkeep, which is not being done after numerous stays at this property.? Don’t understand why they don’t fix basic things here!?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very outdated. The room would have had a great view of the lake if it had new or clean windows. One window we couldn't open because there was no screen. The main window was so old it had condensation and really couldn't look out. There was cobwebs and spiders in the window. The one chair in the room looked like it had been there for 20 years. The carpet was stained. We were there for 4 nights and had no housekeeping whatsoever. The place had an amazing patio but again the outside furniture looked like it has been there 20 years. On the patio it would have been nice to have some type of heat. Either a firepit or propane heater. The front desk staff was very nice. Adequate continental breakfast and hot coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, VERMILLION

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view, but everything else wasn't.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property for the price. The place does need some updates. But the location is amazing and the staff was super helpful. If you are the kind of person that is out and exploring all day and need a central home base I absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It saddens me to give this review but this hotel has gotten too the point it in my opinion is no longer habitable to stay in. I first stayes here back in the late 1980s right after a major makeover and truly its the last time any money has been put into it. Same 35yr old carpet in all the rooms that are filled with stains and i am sure mold underneath. Hallways are loaded on the second floor with stains from roof leaks that they blame heavy rain on. No kidding. Of course the roof will leak when it never is maintained!! I get the no ac even though rooms can get hot. Took the staff a bit to find me a working fan. Window in my room had no screen as i needed to put fan in window to get air flow. Doors stick, frig in this room froze all my itesms and stuck to grt open. The walls and floor on second fllor i am rather confident has mold due to all the moisture from the roof leaking. The outside porch has roughly ten chairs due to over the years the sets they did have kept getting old and the ones on the deck are in need of replacment. So not enough for guests to use. The staff was good but have a tough job as one told me the owner has not been to this hotel in 20yrs!! You. An tell as again its in poor unsafe and unhealthy condition and what is working is held together by a duct tape approach. Shame on city of Grand Marais Business Council and State of MN for allowing this place to remain operational. Shame on the owner for doing absolutely nothing to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated and run down property. The location is great but not enough to save this place. The smells were really the hardest part to get over. Very stinky, stained carpets and just plain filthy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was from the late 1980’s. After taking to a handful of local community business owners I learned the owner of this property also owns three more in town. The conditions were appalling- mold, dirt, furnishings broken, and luke warm water and way to drain tub. I met former staff who informed me that the owner resides out of state and never checks in. I am appalled that state and city allows these buildings to be operational. To top it off I heard from three sources that the local food pantry has been used at times to provide breakfast items for guests. This is outrageous.
Patio furniture that was mismatched, in disrepair and dilapidated. Ruined the natural beauty and overall tidiness of this amazing community.
Missing door knob on hotel room. Falling ceiling tiles and water stain molded carpets.
Tiny Blow dryer that barely worked and falling apart notebook. Board games, books and furniture throughout falling apart.
Squatter like conditions in a hotel with paying guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

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

Until it gets needed repairs, I would not a stay

The location and staff were fabulous but the facility was not in great condition. In our room, there was no hot water in the sink, just a dribble of brown. The hot water worked in the shower the first night, spotty the next day and completely off the next. The AC did not work at all. The deck was just a concrete slab with gull droppings and the roof leaked after a heavy rain
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is as good as it gets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Reasonably Priced

Friendly staff, decent prices especially for the area and time of year. No good protein choices for breakfast - challenging for a diabetic (but im mostly prepared for that). Enjoyed the back patio and views. We will keep this hotel in mind for future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great experience, but could use some updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Spence

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location,that’s it. It was an old property, not kept up. Our faucet in the bathroom was loose, floors weren’t clean. Ceiling in hallway falling in…. It’s lakefront but forget that.. the picture showing the lakefront patio must have been 20 years old. It was disgusting! Seagull poop everywhere, dirty and all the lounge chair cushions should have been replaced 10 years ago. Do yourself a favor, spend a little more money and stay elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lavonne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Corinna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We felt the biggest asset to this hotel was the outside patio facing Lake Superior. unfortunately, we never sat out there because it was generally unkept and lots of bird droppings. The windows in our room were also so full of bird droppings, so disgusting we were reluctant to open our drapes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025