Name: Northwoods Inn and Suites
Address: 1605 East Sheridan Street, Ely, Minnesota, United States of America, Ely, Minnesota, US
Price range: $117–$199 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Northwoods Inn and Suites is praised for very clean rooms and for being a comfortable, convenient base for Ely and Boundary Waters trips, appealing to travelers passing through or preparing for outdoor adventures.

Room feedback is mixed beyond cleanliness: several mention spacious, comfortable stays, while others note dated decor, occasional noise, and some beds or futons needing replacement. Breakfast opinions vary from good to disappointing, with repeated comments about limited options. Service is widely described as professional and accommodating, though one review reported a negative interaction. Expect a clean, friendly, no-frills stay suited to launching outdoor adventures.

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6

Jon

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For the price , our stay was good. We had the kitchenette and everything worked and was clean. However the futon in the room needs replacing badly as well as the mattress in bedroom. Also there was noTV in the main room, only in the bedroom. Best parking of any hotel in Ely proper

6

Rachel

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was great there, but the hotel is pretty run down. VERY clean, but old, and the walls are very thin. We had a kitchenette room right at the top of the stairs, and it sounded like everyone talking at breakfast was right in our room with us. It was very loud and woke us up every morning. There are very few amenities, but for what it is, it wasn't a bad stay.

2

Shawn

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you like surprise charges when you arrive, a bare and puny breakfast, an air conditioner that shuts off every 60 seconds, and no elevator, this is the place for you. When tell the front desk that you are not happy, they say sarcastically "welcome to Ely."

10

Jack

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A heads up on being trapped in the parking lot for the marathon for most of the day Saturday, would have been nice. The rest of the experience was great.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise very clean rooms and common areas. A few guests noted inconsistent housekeeping during multi-day stays.

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10

Fred

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. Management was helpful and friendly.

8

Dan

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic hotel but sheets were clean, good water pressure, room was clean.

10

Patricia

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We would stay here again . It was very clean and quiet. The continental breakfast was pretty weak . Had juice and a coffee . Everything else was nice in hotel .

10

William

Oct 5, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean.

10

D S

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed 5 nights (extended 3 night original booking to 5) when dropping my son off at college. Beds were very comfortable, spacious rooms, decent breakfast, very clean rooms and public areas. Management were very friendly and kind. Highly recommend!!!

10

VIVIAN

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean and quiet. the staff was very friendly and efficient.

6

Rachel

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was great there, but the hotel is pretty run down. VERY clean, but old, and the walls are very thin. We had a kitchenette room right at the top of the stairs, and it sounded like everyone talking at breakfast was right in our room with us. It was very loud and woke us up every morning. There are very few amenities, but for what it is, it wasn't a bad stay.

8

Donald

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is always clean and staff is friendly and helpful.

6

Karen

Aug 3, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was bare basics. Decor outdated, but clean. However, cleaning during our stay was inconsistent. We were there for 5 days and had one cleaning. Bed wasn’t very comfortable. TV was good. Owners seemed friendly. We basically stayed here because all other lodging was booked for Blueberry Fest.

6

Rick

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was a little uncomfortable but the room was immaculately clean.

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Rooms

Many guests found rooms comfortable and sometimes spacious. Others mention dated decor, thin walls or noise, and occasional bed or futon discomfort; some rooms include kitchenettes.

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Jon

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For the price , our stay was good. We had the kitchenette and everything worked and was clean. However the futon in the room needs replacing badly as well as the mattress in bedroom. Also there was noTV in the main room, only in the bedroom. Best parking of any hotel in Ely proper

10

Dawn

Oct 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night as a jumping off point for a BWCA trip. We found the staff very helpful and the room very comfortable.

8

Wendy

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was not much to choose from in this town so we ended up with this one. Its old and out dated. The bed wasn't bad but needed more pillows, and it didn't have the bedspread that can be taken off and washed after ever stay, so you just have a sheet and blanket that I'm pretty sure doesn't get washed after every stay. I would not stay there again. Breakfast was pretty awful too, not much to choose from just sausage and some kind of flat eggs. I hate giving bad reviews but this is not the kind of place you want to stay in when you're on vacation and the cost was outrageous! It was a hundred dollars more than any other night! Never again!

8

Carver

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A good choice for the traveler. Clean, well appointed and spacious rooms. Breakfast options were limited unfortunately

10

Kelsey

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room! My only suggestion would be more breakfast options available.

10

D S

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed 5 nights (extended 3 night original booking to 5) when dropping my son off at college. Beds were very comfortable, spacious rooms, decent breakfast, very clean rooms and public areas. Management were very friendly and kind. Highly recommend!!!

10

Jennifer

Oct 24, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The Northwoods Inn was clean and staff were friendly. We enjoyed our room with a hot tub.

6

Rachel

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was great there, but the hotel is pretty run down. VERY clean, but old, and the walls are very thin. We had a kitchenette room right at the top of the stairs, and it sounded like everyone talking at breakfast was right in our room with us. It was very loud and woke us up every morning. There are very few amenities, but for what it is, it wasn't a bad stay.

6

Karen

Aug 3, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was bare basics. Decor outdated, but clean. However, cleaning during our stay was inconsistent. We were there for 5 days and had one cleaning. Bed wasn’t very comfortable. TV was good. Owners seemed friendly. We basically stayed here because all other lodging was booked for Blueberry Fest.

6

Rick

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was a little uncomfortable but the room was immaculately clean.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and professional, including attentive management. One review reported a poor front desk interaction.

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10

Fred

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. Management was helpful and friendly.

10

Maja

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. The reception was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was good. The room is clean and nice.

8

Brett

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean. Friendly staff

10

Cathy

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in/out; friendly staff; clean quiet room

10

Carmen

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

From check-in to check-out, every interaction with staff was pleasant and professional.

10

VIVIAN

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean and quiet. the staff was very friendly and efficient.

10

David

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing staff. I forgot my phone charger in the room when I left. Owner immediately called me so that I was able to return and pick it up.

2

Shawn

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you like surprise charges when you arrive, a bare and puny breakfast, an air conditioner that shuts off every 60 seconds, and no elevator, this is the place for you. When tell the front desk that you are not happy, they say sarcastically "welcome to Ely."

8

Donald

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is always clean and staff is friendly and helpful.

6

jayantha Nimal

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a decent place and we stayed 2 nights. If i go back to Ely again, i would rather stay there. It's a family run operation and they were extremely helpful.

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Location

Location is convenient for Ely and as a base for Boundary Waters trips. Several guests called it a great launch point before heading out.

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10

Dawn

Oct 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night as a jumping off point for a BWCA trip. We found the staff very helpful and the room very comfortable.

10

tim

Sep 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We went up to Ely to spend the night then enter the BWCA. The inn was well kept up. We had a quiet night sleep and had a great breakfast. I appreciated the friendliness of the proprietor and we had a great breakfast conversation. Next BWCA trip, I will book the same hotel without question.

8

Brett

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean. Friendly staff

8

Kevin

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location before heading into the Boundary Waters.

10

Karen

Jun 24, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was convenient, comfortable and super clean!

8

Paul

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great launchpad for BWCA exploration

10

Jack

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A heads up on being trapped in the parking lot for the marathon for most of the day Saturday, would have been nice. The rest of the experience was great.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: some guests enjoyed it, while many commented that options were limited or underwhelming.

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10

tim

Sep 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We went up to Ely to spend the night then enter the BWCA. The inn was well kept up. We had a quiet night sleep and had a great breakfast. I appreciated the friendliness of the proprietor and we had a great breakfast conversation. Next BWCA trip, I will book the same hotel without question.

10

Maja

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. The reception was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was good. The room is clean and nice.

10

Patricia

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We would stay here again . It was very clean and quiet. The continental breakfast was pretty weak . Had juice and a coffee . Everything else was nice in hotel .

8

Wendy

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was not much to choose from in this town so we ended up with this one. Its old and out dated. The bed wasn't bad but needed more pillows, and it didn't have the bedspread that can be taken off and washed after ever stay, so you just have a sheet and blanket that I'm pretty sure doesn't get washed after every stay. I would not stay there again. Breakfast was pretty awful too, not much to choose from just sausage and some kind of flat eggs. I hate giving bad reviews but this is not the kind of place you want to stay in when you're on vacation and the cost was outrageous! It was a hundred dollars more than any other night! Never again!

8

Carver

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A good choice for the traveler. Clean, well appointed and spacious rooms. Breakfast options were limited unfortunately

10

Kelsey

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room! My only suggestion would be more breakfast options available.

10

D S

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed 5 nights (extended 3 night original booking to 5) when dropping my son off at college. Beds were very comfortable, spacious rooms, decent breakfast, very clean rooms and public areas. Management were very friendly and kind. Highly recommend!!!

6

Gayl

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was a disappointment

2

Shawn

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you like surprise charges when you arrive, a bare and puny breakfast, an air conditioner that shuts off every 60 seconds, and no elevator, this is the place for you. When tell the front desk that you are not happy, they say sarcastically "welcome to Ely."

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Northwoods Inn and Suites

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