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.

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.

Warning! Walls are paper thin. They incise you with the hot…read moretub in the room. They don't offer any lotions/ soaps. Very generic. The Towels are old and rough. The comforter stunk. Very dirty. Take the time, spend more money somewhere else.

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.

This is a perfectly mediocre hotel. There is nothing spectacular about it, but there is nothing…read moreglaringly wrong with it either. It is a dated hotel, and that shows in the rooms and on the exterior. However, the beds are fine and everything works. The beds in our room were VERY squeaky, but overall were pretty comfortable (the blankets were a little thin and scratchy though). The faucet in our bathroom was leaky and the bathroom was super small, but it served it's purpose. There supposedly is Wi-Fi, but the signal is so weak it may as well not exist at all. For the price, this hotel is exactly what you would expect. Several of their rooms allow dogs, which is great if you travel with animals. I would not spurn staying at this place again.

This was perfect for our trip. We were coming in early to go to canoeing with an outfitter and…read moreneeded a place to stay for one night. The check in staff was very friendly and courteous. The room was old, but very clean. Usually a motel/hotel this old takes a dive over the years. Either these are a recent owner or they still have the enthusiasm to have a nice place. The room had everything we needed and was pretty clean. Any time we come to Ely, we will absolutely come here again.

Came in for a quick lunch. Quick service and excellent burgers and fries. Great place for a burger…read moreand kid friendly

Hidden away in Ely you will find Stony Ridge, right off the lake you can boat on up or just drive a…read morecar;) These burgers are SO fun, SO huge & SO delicious! The portions are SO generous, you will defiantly not leave hungry. Enjoyed sitting outside, we felt up in the trees. Great wait staff ! I'll be back!

Spent the weekend in cabin 15 with 4 other couples... It was great that all 5 couples could have…read moretheir own bedroom. And, with 3 bathrooms, you never needed to wait too long for access. Kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of room for relaxing... Bring a book and some board games... Or better yet, get outside because there is no TV. And, Mitchell Lake allows a direct access point to the Taconite Trail for snowmobile enthusiasts.

Stayed in cabin 15 in the winter…read more Very nice place to stay with couples. Plenty of room. They plowed a road on the lake for us. Everything was top notch. We had 2 refrigerators in the cabin. They have a crock pot. Plenty of silverware, just a very nice place. Very happy, would be happy to stay here again. Would like to try the summer. Awesome awesome awesome.

Clean rooms, priced well compared to other local lodging spots. Continental breakfast, wifi. The…read moreowners were pleasant. There are train tracks that run through the town. Luckily, the trains didn't come rolling through in the early hours of the morning.

Great motel in Orr ok. Owners take price in the motel and you can tell they keep it updated and…read moreinvest in it. Good clean carpets, fresh paint, newer bathroom fixtures, etc. rooms are good sized and have microwave and refrigerator. Owners gave me some good local tips

Wasn't expecting a whole lot since it was a Super 8 but ended up being pleasantly surprised. Room…read morewas clean, bed was comfortable. The pool, hot tub and sauna all worked!! Breakfast was good with quite a few choices. Would certainly stay here again!!

It was our first time staying here and we were very pleased with our stay. Friendly staff that are…read morevery attentive to their customers. Rooms were clean and well appointed. Nice place to stay with reasonable prices for the Iron Range.

Hey, after a week on a northern lake, how hard could it be to earn a 5-star review?…read more Well, unless you've checked out a lot of northern Minnesota resorts, you might not see the difference. Most of them are woefully outdated -- with few plans for improvement -- or astoundingly expensive. My wife did the research for this place, so I wasn't sure what to expect when she put in on my calendar and said, "We're going." (She's an Iron Ranger and likes her lake life). We reserved a "duplex" cabin up on the ridge above the lake, shared with retired owners. Talk about nice -- it was well-appointed (the owners are artists), clean, tidy, and comfortable. I enjoyed it so much that I heartily endorsed a return visit this summer. The main lodge has a few video games, but is a great place to chill and read. The owners are relaxed but hard-working and attentive. The beach is a bit tiny (good for little ones), and overall the resort was quiet enough that I never was irritated with neighbors. A highlight of our visit was a pontoon rental that we navigated through the lakes to the edge of the Boundary Waters (actually, about 50 yards into the BWCA before I realized that I shouldn't be there and promptly turned around). Lovely, medium-sized lakes with a lot of great scenery (at least for flat northern Minnesota). We're coming back with our 9-year old grandson to rent an older cabin right on the water where he can step outside to fish at 6 in the morning without worrying about him. Oh, and bring your bicycles so you can ride the Mesabi Trail out to Tower. Surprisingly hilly in places, but a beautiful trail. We positioned two cars to avoid a round-trip.

This was our third stay with Sandy and Kerry Davis at WIBR! Their cabins are nice, and if you…read moreneed anything, all have to do is ask. The power actually went out one night while we were there, and they had a back up generator so that the well would stay running to supply us with water! We were able to cook on the grill and had flashlights, so we fared just fine. They have pontoon rentals (extra charge) , canoes and paddle boats that are included in the rental. They have a swimming beach on the lake. We have always enjoyed our stays here. Will likely go again in the future.

Low budget hotel if you are traveling on business this is a good stop for you. Just a short drive…read morefrom all the fun, bars, and restaurants For the price I'm giving it three stars Don't expect any extras like breakfast and that sort of thing Clean hotel and good WiFi JP is your go to guy I visited him in the am and came back to book a room One important note it's a two story hotel with no elevator so if you have a lot of stuff get a room on the 1st floor

I wouldn't exactly recommend this place. If you're looking for a roof over your head, this will…read moredo.. but don't expect a comfortable nights sleep. Truthfully I've never felt a more uncomfortable bed and I think the floor might have been better. There was a breakfast included, 6-9am. Nothing special, I'd head down the street to Northern Grounds instead! Or across the street to Zups. The owners sort of glared at you when you entered and left. Not the most welcoming. The entire lobby was cluttered with spare refrigerators in boxes and more... an odd decorating touch.