Name: Adventure Inn
Address: 1145 Sheridan St, Ely, Minnesota, United States of America, Ely, Minnesota, US
Price range: $109–$212 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

Across many reviews, Adventure Inn is praised for exceptionally friendly, helpful staff, very clean, comfortable rooms, and a walkable Ely location that works well for BWCA trips, with easy parking and straightforward check-in adding to the convenience.

Many reviews describe it as basic or no frills but good value, with some rooms offering kitchenettes or multi bed setups. Reported downsides include thin walls or road noise in some units and occasional maintenance or climate control issues. A practical choice for travelers seeking simplicity and reliability.

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Facilities

On-site parking is easy and the property is pet friendly, with several guests enjoying outdoor seating and a small garden area. Amenities are simple overall.

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Donald

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place t stay in the heart of Ely. Headed to the BWCA for canoe trip. Walkable location, onsite parking, and friendly staff.

8

Rosanne

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was excellent Unable to change heat/cooling Received requested first floor No ice machine

10

Jon

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable room that was pet friendly. Staff was very nice and helpful

10

Jane

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking

10

Kristina

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved having 2 chairs and a table outside our door so we could enjoy the outdoors. We were on the 1st floor. The garden area was also very nice.

10

Nancy

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy place and very dog friendly.

10

Kristin

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff and comfortable rooms. I love being able to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. Very walkable to everything downtown.

10

Jessica

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and welcoming. Bonus that they are pet friendly! Would definitely stay again.

10

Anne

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I’d recommend the adventure in as a perfect place to stay if you’re visiting Juli or perhaps like us on your way to the boundary waters. The staff was amazingly friendly and kind and willing to help in anyway, that location is excellent with easy walking to the charming downtown of Ely. (Less than 20 minutes). To top it all off they offered charging for electric vehicles they even have a Tesla charger. Thank you!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and common areas. A few mention strong cleaning odors.

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10

Brenda

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn't have been happier. There didn't seem to be a lot of choices. Staff was exceptionally helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.

10

Kelsey

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location. Very clean room. Very satisfied.

10

Michael

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable room and great staff.

10

Keith

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean and comfortable room . I would definitely stay there again

10

Chris

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great front desk assistance. Room was clean.

10

Debra

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a luxury property but very comfortable and clean. Sometimes older properties have a lot of dirt build up but room was spotlessly clean. Furnishings are not fancy but everything goes well together and feels like a guest room rather than a hotel room. I like that owners are eco conscious. I would absolutely stay there again.

10

Tamiko

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean location, and amazing service. I'd definitely stay here again.

10

Laura

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute little spot within walking distance from town! Clean and very sweet staff!

10

Kyle

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the 4 queen bed room! Perfect for the night before hitting the waters in BWCA! Extremely clean and quiet room. We will be back!

8

Audra

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay with teens. Great for the price. The smell of bleach walking in was a bit strong at first but other than that, things were good.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with some layouts offering multiple beds or kitchenettes; a few have in room hot tubs. Some guests note basic decor, occasional noise from thin walls or road, and climate control or minor maintenance quirks.

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David

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was very nice and helpful. In floor heat was hard to turn down. Bathroom light was not working. Room was clean and nicely decorated.

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Leslie

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was quiet and cool and the beds were amazing! It was close enough to town to walk to stores and restaurants, but far enough away that you didn't get all of the noise. I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family and anyone else coming to Ely!

10

Joseph

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the hot tub in the room, bed was comfy.

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Leona

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property host was very welcoming and nice. Bed was really comfy. My only feedback is updated tvs and fix some wallpaper but other than that it was great!

10

Thomas H

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the room we had. Included refridgerator. Counter top stove. Utensils and a lot more.

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Jacob

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay! Room was super nice and spacious!

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Gay

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy road and you can hear your neighbors. Bathroom WAs great and very clean, bed was comfortable. Tv was small but minor issue there. Towels were very old and scratchy, shower pressure was non existent but it did get you wet. Overall for just a quick overnight it was fine.

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Tegan

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Average stay, extremely thin walls.

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Deanna

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay - clean and extremely comfortable beds! We already booked our next stay for October. The air conditioner was on its lowest setting but didn’t cool the room much so it was a bit warm. We also had a broken blind and had to request a sheet to cover the window because of the light but they brought it up immediately so the customer service was amazing. Overall it was a great stay!!

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Kyle

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the 4 queen bed room! Perfect for the night before hitting the waters in BWCA! Extremely clean and quiet room. We will be back!

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Service

Service stands out for friendly, welcoming staff and smooth, flexible check in, including after hours support. Guests report proactive help and quick responses to requests.

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Lee

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lea at the front desk.

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Robert

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room for a very reasonable price! Simple check-in process...did it over a text with the electronic code provided. Top-notch customer service. Will absolutely stay there again for our next Boundary Waters visit!

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Dawn

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy to work with and professional.

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Kathleen

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My two night stay was excellent. The staff made it a great vacation. I needed to know how to find the ATV trails and they went beyond expectations by telephoning the DNR to get me to my destination

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Kevin

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The person that checked us in was fantastic. Very helpful with our activities, she was just a joy.

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LaVon

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

staff was super friendly and helpful

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Nathan

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in

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Tina

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and winderful communication for checking in after hours. Left a piece of jewelry and they reached out to let us know, even offered to mail it to us! My only 4 star was for the bed that I found a bit hard.

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Dick

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff accommodated a very late arrival in excellent fashion. The location was quiet. The room was quite clean and very comfortable. It was great value for the money!

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Tamiko

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean location, and amazing service. I'd definitely stay here again.

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Location

Central, walkable spot near downtown Ely that is convenient for BWCA trips, with several noting it can be quiet. Easy access to shops and restaurants.

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Matthew

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such a great place to stay ahead of going into or just coming out of the BWCA. Affordable. No frills. Near lots of places to eat and shop. Perfect.

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Tammy

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location. Clean rooms.

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Leslie

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was quiet and cool and the beds were amazing! It was close enough to town to walk to stores and restaurants, but far enough away that you didn't get all of the noise. I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends and family and anyone else coming to Ely!

10

Donald

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place t stay in the heart of Ely. Headed to the BWCA for canoe trip. Walkable location, onsite parking, and friendly staff.

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Elizabeth A

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice. Very convenient

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Kristin

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff and comfortable rooms. I love being able to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. Very walkable to everything downtown.

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adam

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed at the Adventure Inn for the second time this past weekend. I found the rooms to be large and convenient and price exceptional for what you get. Love the location.

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Melissa

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean but the pictures on the website are deceiving. It is nowhere near the lake there’s no dock it’s right in the middle of town. It’s kind of ran down. The inside is OK.

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Heidi

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location. Basic but comfortable and met our needs. Affordable option

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Michael

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location to start a BWCA trip from

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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JANIS

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No food or beverages.1

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Month	Average price
January	$92
February	$114
March	$77
April	$81
May	$123
June	$147
July	$176
August	$174
September	$141
October	$130
November	$93
December	$95

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $149	21 $126	22 $143	23 $152	24 $143	25 $164	26
27 $136	28 $126	29 $130	30 $143

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $141	2 $188	3
4 $119	5 $130	6 $139	7 $134	8 $147	9 $175	10 $185
11 $140	12 $115	13 $123	14 $148	15 $160	16 $212	17 $193
18 $121	19 $116	20 $123	21 $112	22 $132	23 $164	24 $152
25 $109	26 $109	27 $109	28 $109	29 $109	30 $122	31 $130

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Kitchen Suite 1 Queen & 1 Double

Kitchen Suite 2 Queens

2 Queens Front Building No Pets

Sing King Front Building

King Bed Back Building

2 Queens Front Building

Single King Front Building No Pets

1 Queen 1 Sleeper Sofa No Pets

3 Queens Back Building

1 Queen 1 Sleeper Sofa Front Building

Queen with Sleeper Back Building

King with Jacuzzi

2 Queens Back Building

4 Queens Back Building

Single Queen Back Building Ground Floor

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