When you stay at Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel in Grand Marais, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sivertson Gallery and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grand Marais Art Colony.
What's nearby
Visit Cook County Visitor Information Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Sivertson Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Grand Marais Art Colony - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cook County Court House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
North Shore Health - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 134 min drive
Restaurants
Voyageur Brewing Company - 2 min walk
Dockside Fish Market - 3 min walk
The Fisherman’s Daughter - 3 min walk
Java Moose Espresso Cafe - 2 min walk
Gun Flint Tavern - 1 min walk
About this property
Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel
Lakefront hotel in Grand Marais with free parking
Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Grand Marais hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
This smoke-free hotel features snowboarding nearby, sledding nearby, and downhill skiing nearby. Recreational activities include cross-country skiing nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Outdoors
On a lake
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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2 floors
Built in 1956
Comprehensive recycling policy
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive a text message with special check-in instructions 24 hours prior to their arrival.
Renovations and closures
The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April.
Access methods
Key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Harbor Inn Grand Marais
Harbor Grand Marais
Harbor Inn
Harbor Inn Self Check In
Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel Hotel
Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel Grand Marais
Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel Hotel Grand Marais
Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Property needs to updating and work. No microwave or ice machines, need to put a sign outside to locate the entrance for rooms on second floor, room we had was outdated, stains on carpet, nothing on walls
Check in was seamless! We were arriving on motorcycles a bit earlier than the scheduled check-in time and texted the property to see what was possible, and the property manager was very generous and accommodating. She had the cleaning staff clean our room next so that by the time we arrived it would be ready. Room was modern and spotless, felt like a European aparthotel type place. VERY comfy bed, we even peeked at the mattress brand and took a picture because we might replace our home mattress with this kind. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Grand Marais, and we'd definitely stay here again when we're back in that area. Thank you to the property managers for a wonderful stay!
We had the junior suite, which was a last minute booking. Contacted phone number and gave code for door immediately, was super nice and helpful. Room was great, no issues. Enjoyed our stay. I was a little worried given the reviews, but at least this suite was great for our stay and expectations.
The property is in terrible condition. The building is very old and run down. We saw exposed wires, torn outside carpets and pealng paint. There has been some limited work done in the room to decorate but amenities are very limited. The tile grout in the bathroom has black, possibly mold spots. The tub has a yellow ring. There is no signage to direct you to your room. We tried to find an alternate hotel but nothing was available so we reluctantly stayed the night. Room rate was way over priced given the quality of the product.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Kenneth
Travelled with family
16 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location. Property walkable to restaurants and bars. View of Lake Superior. Hotel is old and dated, but clean. Plumbing not great, but beds are comfy.
Very central location right across from the water. Plenty of parking. The room was very comfortable, clean and well-appointed. The owners were very nice and helpful. They seem to be updating everything. Bathroom was all brand new. They upgraded us to a two king suite so we could be close to our friends. The room was extremely nice! I would suggest requesting a room on the water side though. The rooms in the back off of the parking lot or less appealing while they still looked extremely updated and clean the entrance is not as nice.
It's was fun to be right in the middle of the town.
Anna
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Cindy
14 Sept 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and tired motel.
Old and tired motel. Carpets were stained. Window didn't open. Old paneling and drop acoustic ceiling. Ceiling fan with no blades. The cable tv did not work but we did get help right away.
Cindy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Joseph
Travelled with partner
12 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The balcony view was wonderful
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Mary Lou
Travelled with group
12 Sept 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The bed was great but the ceiling fan was broken, the hot water took forever to warm, the screen door did’t latch and the door frame in the bathroom had a missing piece of wood. The room definitely needed an upgrade.
We enjoyed our stay ,but the bed and chair needs to be replaced! Bed is weak on the left side where people sit , chair has no cushion left !!! Not a complaint but a little suggestion !