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.

Booked a queen room on Expedia, were traveling with a small dog and indicated as much on the site…read moreeven leaving a message stating as much. We arrive, check in saying we have a dog, they moved us from the room we rented to a 10' x 14' room with a double bed, no headboard, theft deterrent devices on the pillows, extremely loud air conditioning in a bright-high traffic area (not good for dogs). Then to top it off they charged us extra for the dog! This being the 4th of July weekend left us no other choice but to endure a sleepless night in a room we grossly overpaid for. After all fees we paid roughly $180 to stay in a cell.

I like to be honest with my reviews, not try to oversell a place I like. That said, let's list some…read moreof Ely Motels' potential shortcomings: This is an old motel. It's exterior looks old and a bit shabby. The rooms are small, there's no getting around that. Much of the decor is also dated. The TVs are small, and the AC unit in our room was noisy. The parking lot is comically small. Now that all that is out of the way... onto the pros: The rooms, though small, are clean. The AC had a noisy fan, but it was modern, efficient, worked well, and even had a remote control. There were plenty of outlets in the room to plug in peripheral gear and devices. The Queen mattress was new and a medium-firmness. The mini fridge was an upright with a little freezer, not a cube. It also appeared to be new, as did the microwave and coffee maker. Also new were the bathroom fixtures, such as toilet, sink and shower head - a note about the shower: The owners are committed to a green motel experience. To that end they have dispensers for soap and shampoo rather than little bottles and bars. And their hot water is supplemented by solar heating. The shower head is amazing! Speaking of the owners, they are new owners of the motel and are very enthusiastic about their business and the town. They had some great recommendations for us, from dining, to day trips. For the amount of money that we paid during peak season (less than half of most other places), this place outshines its shortcomings. But keep in mind, if you're looking for the lap of luxury, look elsewhere. If you're looking for an affordable stay that is a comfortable night's sleep and a hot shower, then this IS the place for you.

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!

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

My father's family used to come here on vacation when he was a boy many years ago. We came back…read morewith him this year and discovered for ourselves what a gem this place is! Betty Espland is daughter of the original owners and keeps the place very neat and welcoming. The cost is very reasonable, the cabins are older but larger, and well stocked with cooking equipment. Beds are quite comfortable, we've slept really well! Bring your own towels, soaps, and garbage bags though. Full size fridge, and gas stove, with newer microwave and coffee maker. Lot of lakefront yard! There are two kayaks free to use, and a canoe and three rowboats - all in great working order, with paddles and life jackets too. Decent swimming off the dock, but be warned for kids there is not really any "beach" and it is pretty rocky (wear water shoes!) and has a steep dropoff. Betty also has a pontoon that can be rented but should be reserved ahead of time so she can get it in the water. We LOVE this place, and Betty the owner, and I am sure I will be back again many times in years to come - the tradition has been renewed for our family! :)

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.

I stayed early October. Excellent value! Very quiet and nice porch to sit on in the evening. Highly…read morerecommended. Cookies in the morning 5 stars.

Had an emergency on the boundary waters and my family were in desperate need. The owner took care…read moreof us like we were her own family. Fantastic people. Extremely grateful. The spirit of hospitality is not lost.

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.