Aspen Lodge

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Lobby
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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208 East Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cook County Court House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pincushion Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(121 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Grand Marais

When you stay at Aspen Lodge in Grand Marais, you'll be in the business district, just steps from Superior National Forest and 9 minutes by foot from Grand Marais Art Colony. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cook County Court House and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cook County Public Tennis Courts.

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cook County Court House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pincushion Mountain - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Fish Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman’s Daughter - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose Espresso Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aspen Lodge

Lakefront hotel with a sauna and an indoor pool
Aspen Lodge offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and hair dryers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring indoor private hot tubs and Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and refrigerators, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (85 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (121 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Aspen Lodge Grand Marais
Aspen Lodge
Aspen Grand Marais
Aspen Lodge Hotel
Aspen Lodge Grand Marais
Aspen Lodge Hotel Grand Marais

Reviews

Aspen Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodations. Friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberlie

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We requested a new room because the room we were put in was dirty and was not cleaned properly. The manager was very rude when we requested a new room. The front desk worker was also very rude. Very poorly managed property . Would not recommend this property to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main considerations for me when staying at a hotel are that it is clean and quiet. Aspen Inn checked both of those boxes and toss in an incredible view of Lake Superior and you have an awesome play to stay. I was very happy with the stay and the room, as it was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

DOUG

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First room took 2 hands to turn on bathroom faucet while twisting it. Put in another room and faucet was backwards for hot and cold water. Toilet didn't flush properly and baseboards falling off and countless other damaged items. Wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and location. Wish they had more than a continental breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew B

Travelled with family
We only stayed one night in Grand Maris. The room was clean, but dated. It served its purpose. Grand Maris is an entranceway to a lot of nature, hunting, fishing, etc. The town itself is okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dionne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed, Saint Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view, service, and location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Barry

Hot tub wasn’t hot at all, and when I asked the front desk person about it, she r
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy that checked us in was craby. The hot tub was cold. The beds were soo uncomfortable that we were in pain the next morning. To expensive for the value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was very worn and in need of repair inside and out.
Holes in linens
Screen hanging loose
Water damage
Chips all over tub
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

We travel frequently and have stayed in all kinds of hotels-fancy to basic. This is a great little hotel that is convenient to everything downtown without having to get in the car. The room is very clean, extremely quiet and we had a nice view of the lake. We don't eat breakfast, so we don't usually care if there's breakfast available. My only complaint is that it's difficult to control the temperature in the room and AC can get a little noisy at night. Otherwise, fantastic stay, especially for the price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jeanne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was comfortable. The room clean. Different types of cereal. Good overal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average hotel.

Property doesn’t have an elevator,they don’t provide housekeeping unless requested. Breakfast was dismal, just breads, cereal or oatmeal in a box. Location was good for my visit, the view from my window overlooking the lake was good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karri

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's an old motel but in decent shape for the price. Some of the entrance doors are beat up pretty good. There are three floors and no elevator to use for handicap folks. The TV system is cumbersome and confusing. Not much for a continental breakfast. Coffee, juice. and cold bagels and toast is all. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025