We stayed in the Sunrise room and it was lovely. The décor was pretty, the bed was comfy and the…read moreroom was very clean. There was a couch and padded bench at the foot of the bed. The sink and mirror was in the bedroom area. There was a small deck off our 2nd floor room. The location was wonderful, right on the baptism river. At night, it was so quiet there that it was so peaceful to sleep with the patio door open. Where this place really shined was the breakfast and Lura the host. The food was absolutely wonderful. Our first day there we had a very tasty smoked salmon scrambled eggs with a cinnamon scone. The second day was a baked custard of sorts with blueberry capote, grapefruit and sausage links. Of course there was plenty of juice and coffee. My guy and I just loved the chocolate chip cookies that were always there for the taking, the endless supply of coffee and the warm and inviting atmosphere of the place. There were several nice couples there at the same time and we all dined together in the common area. It was nice to share our day plans and talk about what we saw and did while we were there. We spent 2 days hiking several parks on the north shore. We can't wait to return and perhaps try out a different room. The only thing I can think to improve upon is that the water pressure in our bathroom needed some help. We loved the 2 person tub but it took FOREVER to fill and showers were pretty low pressure as well. The bed was comfy and the little frig in our room was a nice added feature.

Our second time to Baptism River Inn. What a wonderful, secluded, high-quality place in the North…read moreWoods this is! Lura and Andy take care of every detail at their gorgeous place. The rooms are beautiful and spacious, beds very comfortable, breakfast delicious and location on the Baptism River with sauna exceptional.

Superior Ridge Resort Motel…read more Overview Prices Reviews Location Photos About Google review summary 4.7 204 reviews 5 4 3 2 1 Reviews on other travel sites Reviews Write a review All Kitchen (14) Entertainment (9) Wellness (5) Property (81) Cleanliness (60) Service (42) Location (27) Amenities (26) Sleep (19) + 4 more Most helpful Caleigh Ivanhoe1/522 hours ago on  Google Had this property booked for the middle of July since February. They contacted me on June 21st demanding a nonrefundable 50% deposit, breaking the booking agreement and Hotels.com's cancelation policy that was guaranteed with my booking. At my refusal of giving them the 50% deposit, months after the original booking, and informed them that I was splitting the cost of the room with everyone who was going and at this moment couldn't afford a $470.42 deposit. She immediately canceled my room and then posted it back online at triple the rate that they were going to originally charge. This hotel is a scam now, they got new owners a few weeks ago and are now trying to do everything they can to nickel and dime their customer. If you were loyal I would find another hotel to be loyal to.

The name is a little misleading here... I think. Anyone that's stayed in a 'Resort' might have…read moreexpectations that wouldn't be met here. The 'Motel' part of the name is a little more accurate, in terms of furnishings. For what it is though, Superior Ridge does a good job. They run a clean, relatively inexpensive operation here. The beds were a little too hard for my liking and the TV was tiny in a nostalgic way. Microwaves are available in the hallway. This is a kind of 'bare bones place to sleep, not somewhere you want to really hang out' kind of place. Personally, when I'm paying for a hotel I don't mind splurging a little bit more for a place that's a little plushier. I was surprised at first that they didn't have air-conditioning (though there were both electric baseboard heat and a gas fireplace), but it seems that's pretty standard practice for north shore hotels - at least the two we stayed in on this trip. This won't be a repeat-stay for me, since it's not really what I'm looking for when paying for a place to sleep, but if you're just looking for a place to crash and want to save a couple bucks, this is for you.

We stayed for a hockey tournament on a very busy winter weekend. The staff were kind and…read moreaccommodating. The rooms were clean and spacious. We really appreciated the rollaway bed during our stay. The pool area was fun. The restaurant was good. The view from our room was beautiful. I was worried about pet or snowmobile noise but we had no issues. Most notably we left things behind in the room. Our fault but the staff was very helpful in getting it back to us. This may have been the first time a hotel has confirmed our forgotten items and facilitated their return.

We stopped here for lunch after hiking the Kawishiwi Falls Trail. It was a recommendation and we…read moreare glad we followed it. They have beautiful patio views but the patio was closed when we visited so we sat inside and enjoyed the views from the windows. I wanted something really light and just got a side salad which ended up being pretty big. All the ingredients were fresh and it was just what I was looking for. Husband had the club sandwich which was also very good. It came with chips. Service was excellent. It was fairly busy in there so all the servers were on their toes keeping up with everyone. Nice stop.

The Northern Rail Traincar Inn delivered exactly what they advertised and more. My husband and I…read morestayed at this Inn while visiting our retirement property up in Two Harbors. This Inn sparkles with cleanliness! I notice details like baseboards, corners and shelves. Each railcar is decorated in a different theme. We stayed in the newly appointed Lighthouse Room. The lamps were shaped like lighthouses, the room was tastefully decorated with Lighthouse pictures and memorabilia, and the hallway that connects each railcar was built reminiscent of a rail yard and train station. When I called to make the reservation. I actually spoke with one of the owners. Cindy. She was personable and friendly. She is the epitome of a fantastic bed& breakfast-type Innkeeper. We met her at the Inn and she was funny and very welcoming. The food was good. They had your typical fare offered at most hotels. The only reason they didn't get a 5 star rating from me is I feel like they could develop a "trademark item" with their breakfast to go with the theme as well. The location is perfect for a quiet weekend or even a Northshore vacation. It's nestled in the wilderness and just a very short ride to Lake Superior. I highly recommend this Inn if you would like to relive some locomotive history!

This hotel is an absolute joy to stay in. Yes the rooms are extremely small, but of course you…read morewould expect that. It's just so much fun to stay here and bonus- you can watch local wildlife right from your window. Rooms were clean, and the managers offer a plethora of games and movies you can borrow- which is just fun! Be careful not to run in the halls though- it makes noise, and the managers will quell it immediately (which is a good thing, my kids just didn't realize it as I think we were the only ones staying there at the time.)

This is a hidden gem in Ely, MN. Stayed 3 nights. With 3 nights the owners let me canoe for a day…read morein BWCA nearby. Dropping and picking up canoe for the afternoon with directions, map and lifevest. I Enjoyed an afternoon canoeing with my dog. The Inn was clean and conveniently located downtown Ely and walkable to all the shops, restaurants and park. My stay included complimentary coffee and bakery item at Northern Grounds coffee and wine bar a block away. Both the coffee and muffin/scones were pretty amazing! There was a common kitchen with refrigerator, sitting room with fireplace. Coffee and tea available 24/7. I really appreciated them making me and my little dog feel so welcome and taken care of. My room was spotlessly clean with plenty of towels and a handmade soap. No need to bring much all the toiletries were there including a hairdryer. Outside seating was available on the deck. The other guests were friendly and pretty respectful of quiet hours so I slept well. Should I return to ELY, MN again I will stay at THE STAY INN and will recommend to anyone headed to the area.

Nice clean rooms, excellent bed, living area and kitchen are clean and kozy and wrap around deck on…read morehalf the house. Had dinner on the deck, very relaxing.

Cute lodging right on Lake Superior! You get your own balcony that overlooks the water and it's…read morereally quite breathtaking. Nothing to obstruct your view! The heat definitely works in the winter in this little room so don't even worry about getting cold! Very simple little hotel room, nothing fancy, no extra amenities but it's clean! The only thing that got bothersome was that it's right on the road and you can hear the loud whoosh of a semi driving by as there's no hallways or trees to block the noise.

Small, cozy place (22 rooms) right on Lake Superior, all rooms have a view of the lake. Simple…read moremotel, but clean and comfortable, exactly as it advertises. The natural wooden paneling gives a feel of home away from home. While some may find it expensive, it was much more reasonably priced than other options on the North Shore in high season (September weekend). The breakfast formerly provided is now an unfortunate casualty of C19 but a few grab and go items are still available in the sunroom.

Stayed here for a weekend in February and loved it! But there are some things to know!…read more If you are thinking that this is going to be a massive upscale resort, it's not. If you are expecting a spot up north that is cozy and has some charm, then this is the place! Our room was clean, had a queen bed, leather love seat, microwave, and mini fridge. The shower was nice but there is no door, meaning water gets on the bathroom floor and you need to place a towel. The tv reception was also going in and out during our stay. There is a large real fire place, breakfast and dinner spot (breakfast was very good!) free s'mores, games and DVD's and a small pool and hot tub(indoor) We truly enjoyed our stay!

One star for the location and one star for the staff. This self proclaimed "rustic" resort…read morecertainly is. It's creaky, dusty and in disrepair. The air conditioning in the main lodge / rooms is provided by super loud mini split units that click on and off loudly all night making it quite difficult to sleep. The restaurant/bar is to be avoided at all costs. It would seem that the entire menu is straight out of the Sysco truck and the prices are shockingly high. Nine dollar beer night? Cool. A serious remodel and entirely new food and bev program is sorely needed here.

I stayed here for 6 days while fighting the the Jenkins creek fire. Leah (staff) was very rude,…read moreand unaccommodating. During my 6 day stay, no fresh towels, no new sheets no service at all walls are very thin and could here the person in the next room snoring all night. . Definitely will seek other arrangements if we are to return. There are better accommodations down the road where the rest of the crew was housed.

After a disappointing first try at a different hotel (no heat, no bathroom, hard beds with light…read moreblankets), we landed at Adventure Inn. What an amazing difference! It was toasty warm, had two very nice beds with down comforters, heated floors, and a lovely little bathroom. Our room was nicely decorated, even with sparkles in the ceiling that looked like twinkling stars in the light! We really enjoyed our stay here.

We choose this location to be close to the state parks on Lake Superior and an hour away from our…read morefavorite park -Grand Portage. We did five parks in two days to see the marvelous water falls spring thaw. This hotel is one of the best on the North Shore Drive if you want clean rooms, friendly staff, nice surroundings without over-spending on rooms! Breakfast is average and they have a pool. We loved our room suite with a jacuzzi. The toilet/shower is separate from the sink area making it convenient to get ready in the morning when you have multiple family members.

We walked in not having a hotel room, as we had been making phone calls around looking for a room…read more The lady was so awesome about everything. Very nice crew working there. The hotel & room was very clean.

On an escape to Grand Marais we spent a few weekend nights at the Best Western and it excellent!…read moreAll rooms face the lake and have a small balcony so your views can't be beat and it's great to have a nightcap or early morning coffee taking in the sight and sound of the water. Rooms were comfortable and stocked with all the ameneties you would need along with a small fridge and microwave. The hotel itself had an excellent free breakfast in a really pretty dining area. Extra points in that they included lefse on the menu, which is a must try if you're that far up north. in the lobby they also had a small bar area. We didn't take advantage of that offering but nice to know that it was an option. One of the things that drew us to the spot was there indoor hot tub as well. The hot tub is enormous, and in some photos I saw and had a waterfall like feature. Unfortunately the times we went down it wasn't on and we couldn't figure out how to turn it on, but that didn't stop us from enjoying our time In the hot tub. While we were there, one of our fellow travelers was doing a little sauna experience, running out into the lake, jumping in the cold water and then coming back and jumping into the hot tub. It's a bit of a walk through the hotel and down to the beach but fun to try if you're up for it! Location is perfect as there are lots of shops, viewpoints, restaurants, etc that are all easily walkable. This is definitely our hotel of choice when returning to Grand Marais!

Annual girl's trip took us out of Duluth and up to Grand Marais, and I am certain I found my new…read moreplace to stay anytime I come up. Staff was so kind and friendly, facility as a whole was warm, welcoming, clean, and supportive of a much needed vacation. The double queen bed room booked was beautiful and just enough for when you're done walking for the day and want to relax near Lake Superior. We had a third level room and a balcony to sit outside, absolutely breathtaking. I really like that the shower and toilet are in an enclosed space with a large vanity/sink outside so people can shower in quick rounds and not hog the entire bathroom. This hotel has some pet-friendly rooms ($25/one dog, $40/2 dogs) on the second(main) level, which is great if you want your pups to join you. Overall lovely experience, and I will be back!