Very cute property. The bed was very comfortable, one of the best motel beds Iâve been in! Front desk was super kind and welcoming. My only âissueâ was the shower⊠it would go from an ideal temperature to scalding hot, back to normal, and then to freezing cold and back to normal repeatedly. Other than that it was a great stay and I would definitely go back.
This little motel is a dump. Peeling paint, window stuck and air-conditioner didn't work. Only redeeming quality was the courteous employee, but there was only so much she could do.
Convenient place to crash before / after time in the BWCA. Design of building limits air circulation in rooms, and arrangement of rooms around parking lot ensures everyone hears everything.
We stayed at Motel Ely for a couple of nights while on a quick sightseeing trip to Ely. Even though the motel is right on the Main thoroughfare through town, it is quiet. Ownership is friendly and always helpful.
I always prefer the Mom and Pop motels and this one gets 5 stars.
Motel Ely has had nice updates to he bathroom and other areas. The ownership is very present, pleasant and extremely helpful. There are beautiful flower planters around the property. We would stay there again.
We never saw anyone from the office. Check in was done by leaving instructions with a key. This was not a problem for us Would have preferred a later check out than 10:00.
Room was clean and comfortable.
Loved this place and would definitely stay again! Owner was very friendly and helpful. Only complaint was the strong smell of fragrance which we guessed was maybe carpet powder because it didnât really dissipate despite us trying to air it out.
Your website gave this hotel a very favorable rating. My wife and I felt it was the worst hotel that we have ever used. The room smelled musty/smoky/dirty/undesirable! It was 11:00 PM when we arrived. Fortunately, the front desk person left the room key in a mailbox by the front door to the office. We would have left immediately, but there are few options in Ely, MN, and the nearest reasonably sized town is 50+ miles away. We booked 2 nights, but told the front desk person that we were not coming back for night 2. On a 1-10 scale, we would give it a 1, at best.
Special touch was the coffee pot was ready to go in the morning!!
Super clean
Other than the guests that sat at the patio table giving the rest of us the stink eye, perfect!!! Their problem, not mine!!
We received a warm welcome from the owner who chatted away about what was going on in town, places to eat & things to do. Our room was spotless & bed comfy. We loved Ely, the Wolf & Bear Centers & perusing the shops of Sheridan Street. I even had a dip at Semerâs Beach on recommendation.