Northwoods Inn & Suites is a perfect retreat with free in-room WiFi, and a vending machine for snacks on the go. The 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises offer added convenience.
Northwoods Inn & Suites is a great choice for a stay in Ely. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking.
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
46-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Comfort Plus
Northwoods Inn & Suites Ely
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel
Northwoods Inn & Suites Motel Ely
Frequently asked questions
Does Northwoods Inn & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Northwoods Inn & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Northwoods Inn & Suites?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Northwoods Inn & Suites?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Northwoods Inn & Suites?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Northwoods Inn & Suites like?
Northwoods Inn & Suites is a short 1-minute walk from Superior National Forest and 9 minutes' walk from Dorothy Molter Museum.
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Reviews
Northwoods Inn & Suites Reviews
8.2
Very good
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.4
Eco-friendliness
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Breakfast
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Reviews
6/10 Good
29 Sept 2025
Bed was a little uncomfortable but the room was immaculately clean.
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2025
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 .
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 May 2025
Hotel is always clean and staff is friendly and helpful.
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2025
From check-in to check-out, every interaction with staff was pleasant and professional.
Carmen
Carmen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jun 2025
A good choice for the traveler. Clean, well appointed and spacious rooms. Breakfast options were limited unfortunately
Carver
Carver, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Apr 2025
Basic hotel but sheets were clean, good water pressure, room was clean.
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
It's a review
A nice place to stay, very friendly. Second time we've stayed here and we will definitely be back.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Sept 2024
Convenient location before heading into the Boundary Waters.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2019
Friendly staff, great simple breakfast, and clean facility!
Nice place. The reception was very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was good. The room is clean and nice.
Maja
Maja, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2024
Had a great stay. A little pricey but it was a last minute booking so that’s to be expected. Would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
The property was very clean and quiet. the staff was very friendly and efficient.
VIVIAN
VIVIAN, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
26 Aug 2024
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.
jayantha Nimal
jayantha Nimal, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Oct 2022
The Northwoods Inn was clean and staff were friendly. We enjoyed our room with a hot tub.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2022
We stayed one night as a jumping off point for a BWCA trip. We found the staff very helpful and the room very comfortable.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sept 2023
Clean, comfortable room! My only suggestion would be more breakfast options available.
Kelsey
Kelsey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Sept 2022
Thanks for the friendly staff.
Huaqing
Huaqing, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2022
Very clean.
William
William, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
4 Aug 2024
Breakfast was a disappointment
Gayl
Gayl, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jun 2025
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!
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2022
I had no complaints!Everything was Topnotch!!
Allan L.
Allan L., 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
1 Sept 2024
Not recommended.
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."
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sept 2023
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Chuck
Chuck, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Sept 2023
Good service but old with no amenities
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.